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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$70K - $95K *

Drive project success by developing and maintaining complex project schedules, metrics, and estimates. Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient project coordination and execute tasks effectiv...

1 month ago

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

$105K - $207K *

Join us to lead functional transformations in Workday Grants Management for government clients. Apply your expertise in design, configuration, and delivery, while managing teams and supporting softwar...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Collaborate with teams and independently analyze data to provide financial insights, generate reports, and ensure adherence to budget forecasts across various projects to support senior leadership and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Join our Employee Relations team to provide strategic HR support, drive compliance, and foster a positive workplace culture through effective management of employee issues and policy adherence in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $88K *

Join a team that optimizes cloud-based environments, ensuring operational excellence through effective troubleshooting, mentoring, and proactive system monitoring to enhance customer satisfaction and...

Midland, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by providing strategic analysis and insights across technology and product functions, leading budgeting and forecasting efforts, and enhancing reporting...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Drive operational excellence in payroll and benefits management. Lead strategy, compliance, and communications while developing a high-performing team and optimizing HR systems to enhance employee exp...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Drive financial excellence by managing complex accounting processes, supporting multiple portfolios, and conducting detailed analysis to enhance profitability and compliance within a dynamic environme...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $100K *

Lead the charge in financial analysis and transactional support, guiding complex portfolio management within the full accounting cycle, while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance in a dynamic en...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Empower financial strategies by analyzing complex transactions and managing the full accounting cycle for multiple portfolios. Collaborate with leaders to drive accurate reporting and financial planni...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $125K *

Empower payroll operations by overseeing multi-state payroll, tax compliance, and system administration. Lead financial reconciliations, audits, and process improvements, ensuring accuracy and adheren...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a financial expert, driving accurate reporting and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and support audits while ensuring a robust control environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $91K *

Join a dynamic team by providing essential administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, enhancing workflow efficiency and collaboration in a fast-paced legal environment. Your expertise will dr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Unlock the potential of our capital projects by leading strategic procurement efforts, collaborating across functions to drive supplier engagement, and ensuring delivery excellence in a dynamic, custo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at payroll compliance by conducting audits and ensuring accurate tax handling. Collaborate with teams to interpret regulations, implement best practices, and enhance processes acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of payroll accuracy and compliance by conducting audits, ensuring tax adherence, and guiding efficient practices. Leverage your expertise to collaborate across teams, streamline proce...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $132K *

Join a team that's responsible for global payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple regions. You'll manage processes, direct reporting, and support audits while enhancing pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead and develop robust project controls reporting systems to optimize project performance. Oversee project estimating, scheduling, and cost control, supporting Project Managers with expert guidance a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$69K - $114K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading financial reporting and analysis. Engage in monthly close processes, financial statement preparation, and collaborate on M&A projects while mentoring junio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead talent acquisition strategies, collaborate with leadership, and drive innovative recruiting practices to attract top-tier talent for complex operational portfolios...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Lead strategic talent acquisition efforts by partnering with senior leadership to enhance recruitment strategies, drive pipeline development, and optimize hiring across complex operational portfolios...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Unlock potential by partnering with leadership to elevate talent acquisition. Drive strategic recruiting initiatives and build strong pipelines across multiple operations, ensuring the best talent for...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Champion talent acquisition strategies to attract and engage high-level candidates. Collaborate with senior leadership to develop a proactive recruiting approach for diverse operational needs and fost...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Champion your career as you build strategic talent pipelines and collaborate with leadership to attract top-tier candidates across multifaceted operations. Drive innovation in recruitment strategies a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $105K *

Innovate talent acquisition strategies to enhance organizational hiring and streamline recruitment processes. Partner with senior leadership to address operational hiring needs and mentor managers on...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.