Welcome to High-Paying Payroll Specialist Jobs

Looking for premium Payroll Specialist opportunities? You're in the right place. We've curated a list of opportunities that offer $100,000 or more. These roles not only offer competitive pay, but also the chance to play a crucial role in a company's financial operations.

What Does a Payroll Specialist Do?

A Payroll Specialist ensures all employees within an organization are paid accurately and on time. They process payroll, calculate taxes and benefits, prepare reports, and play a key role in payroll audits.

Your Career Growth as a Payroll Specialist

With experience and proven abilities in payroll processing, a Payroll Specialist can advance to better positions, taking on greater responsibilities in financial management. Opportunities include Payroll Manager, Payroll Director, or even Chief Financial Officer.

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$100K - $120K *

Manage payroll operations for 500+ employees by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in processing. Collaborate with HR and Finance to streamline procedures and maintain payroll integrity acr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive complex tax compliance and consulting, mentor staff, and enhance client relationships in a collaborative hybrid environment, contributing to the growth of a dynamic tax practice...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by providing advanced accounting expertise, facilitating complex reconciliations, and supporting critical financial processes while driving improvements and mentoring team member...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Deliver expert tax solutions by preparing and reviewing complex tax returns for diverse business entities while collaborating with clients and managing team deliverables to ensure compliance and optim...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Engage in tax return preparation and planning for diverse business entities. Oversee audits and client communications while mentoring staff and ensuring timely deliverables. Join a core team in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the implementation of data governance and management initiatives, ensuring accurate classification and protection of sensitive data while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance data quality a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $110K *

Join us in optimizing production finance systems for television. This role focuses on maintaining accurate setup data, ensuring seamless workflows, and collaborating across teams to drive operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $155K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic payroll team, driving compliance, and optimizing operations for a multi-state workforce. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and develop innovative pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing Total Rewards programs, guiding employees, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to maintain benefit accuracy and enhance operations, contribu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $180K *

Transform compensation strategies by developing robust models and frameworks that drive clarity in decision-making. Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout performance cycles, enhancin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by collaborating on payroll transformation strategies, driving design discussions, and optimizing global payroll processes while supporting change management initiatives across the o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Manage payroll operations for a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely processing across multiple states while leading a team to enhance efficiency and maintain regulations in a...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $102K *

Drive payroll excellence by leading a skilled team, enhancing accuracy, and optimizing processes to ensure timely employee payments across diverse locations. Foster collaboration and continuous improv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $114K *

Join a team that enhances financial operations through advanced Workday Financials management. This role involves system configuration, integration support, and process optimization while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Support financial reporting and analytics by managing monthly closings, budgets, and reconciliations. Leverage your expertise to improve processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$158K - $185K *

Shape a forward-thinking global benefits strategy by leading comprehensive evaluation, design, and implementation of innovative employee benefit programs across U.S. and U.K. to enhance workforce enga...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of payroll operations by leading compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across multi-state payroll for diverse employee groups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while ensuring re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $150K *

Deliver key payroll and equity administration for a growing biotech firm, acting as the liaison between Finance, HR, and external providers to ensure compliance and accuracy in operations that support...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $129K *

Unlock potential by providing expert guidance on labor relations, navigating complex employment issues, and supporting negotiations and policy development. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by analyzing business needs and bridging gaps with technological solutions. You'll translate requirements into system design and ensure data reliability while driving improvements and...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you ensure smooth, accurate international and domestic payroll processes. Leverage your expertise in payroll systems and compliance while collaborating to enhance operational ef...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful client implementations of top-tier public safety software solutions. Take charge of full-cycle projects, mentor junior team members, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in complex client implementations for public safety software, ensuring successful delivery, mentoring junior staff, and driving quality outcomes with minimal oversight throughout the f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of public safety by leading complex software implementations. This role involves managing client projects with independence, mentoring junior staff, and driving quality outcomes throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K *

Lead the charge in ensuring HR compliance and risk management, facilitating resolutions, and conducting investigations. Collaborate with various teams to uphold policies while enhancing workplace rela...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Payroll Specialist job?question toggle

    Most Payroll Specialist jobs require a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Also, experience with payroll systems and proficiency in MS Office is often required.

  • Does a Payroll Specialist need a certification?question toggle

    While not always required, a number of employers prefer Payroll Specialists with APA's Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification.