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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$67K - $96K *

Transform HR services by leading initiatives in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management. Partner with diverse teams to drive compliance and enhance operational effectiveness...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $173K *

Optimize global payroll operations in diverse jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Lead payroll processes, manage vendor relations, and partner cross-functionally to support financial and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Build effective enablement systems that support Global Payroll Operations, ensuring consistent documentation and training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process clarity and operat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $96K *

Engage your accounting expertise to enhance AP operations, streamline vendor payments, and maintain financial accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely month-end closes and au...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project execution through robust controls and reporting, ensuring accurate cost and schedule management to support project delivery and stakeholder alignment. Lead a team to promote continuous...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Develop and implement project controls processes to support project execution. Oversee cost analysis, scheduling, and reporting while ensuring adherence to established baselines. Collaborate with proj...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $133K *

Unlock potential by serving as a crucial bridge in People Operations, managing employee lifecycle processes and driving operational excellence while collaborating with HRBPs and stakeholders for effec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $96K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing collections efforts and enhancing client relationships. Support the Revenue Management team by managing receivables, collaborating with attorneys, and drivin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $96K *

Optimize collection strategies and enhance receivables management by collaborating with legal teams and clients to ensure timely payments while maintaining excellent relationships and achieving high-q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Support senior executives by providing tailored advisory services in executive compensation and corporate governance, leveraging market-leading data and tools to enhance governance strategies and miti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Lead the administration and enhancement of Canadian benefits programs, ensuring compliance and efficiency while providing expert support across HR and employee inquiries...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic financial insights as a key partner to senior leaders, shaping decisions through data analysis and collaboration. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting initiatives while mentoring...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive strategic total rewards programs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in benefits, payroll, and compensation. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Support project controls for multiple weapons programs, ensuring cost and scheduling accuracy while providing vital analysis and innovative solutions in a high-stakes environment. Collaborate with tea...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Partner with us to deliver expert tax planning advice to members by evaluating their tax situations, educating on strategies, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations while collaborating with fina...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $185K *

Shape the future of audit and accounting by creating insightful content, managing expert relations, and leveraging AI technologies to enhance advisory services. Join a cutting-edge team dedicated to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $185K *

Unlock advisory excellence by creating valuable audit content and insights. Drive industry innovation with AI technologies while collaborating with experts to enhance client success and comply with ev...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $185K *

Elevate advisory services by creating valuable content, monitoring accounting developments, and collaborating with experts. Join an elite team to shape the future of auditing and consulting with innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Lead the preparation and review of complex tax returns and client engagements, ensuring compliance with tax laws. Manage teams while delivering exceptional client service and identifying value-added o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic team as a Senior Accountant, supporting tax compliance, financial reporting, and audits across various locations while engaging in cross-department collaboratio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $149K *

Transform your career by leading strategic payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing. Collaborate across functions to enhance employee experience, drive process improv...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $129K *

Lead the charge in managing payroll operations across North America, ensuring timely and compliant processing. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to enhance payroll governance, streamline processes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the Compliance Management Operations team. Collaborate with various business units to ensure effective compliance management, regulatory strategy development, and performance me...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of HRIS as a Senior Analyst, driving systems solutions. Collaborate across teams to gather requirements, manage implementations, and enhance data analytics to improve HR functionality...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$109K - $164K *

Unlock potential by managing employee relations programs and guiding complex investigations. This role offers autonomy and requires collaboration with leadership while ensuring compliance and consiste...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.