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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$136K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality Workday Payroll implementations while mentoring teams. Oversee complex projects, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes that dri...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading end-to-end Workday Payroll implementations while mentoring consultants. Drive excellence in delivery, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our practi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $185K *

Shape the future of Workday Payroll implementations by leading high-quality projects, mentoring teams, and fostering long-term client partnerships, while ensuring excellence across engagements and str...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $204K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex Workday Payroll implementations, mentoring teams and managing projects end-to-end. Foster client relationships and ensure high-quality outcomes while driving the...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving high-quality Workday Payroll implementations, leading engagements while mentoring talented consultants, and building trusted client partnerships to foster ongoing advisory r...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $135K *

Champion human resources initiatives by partnering with leadership on strategy, improving performance management, and driving engagement to enhance productivity and workplace culture across the organi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage accounting for major projects, ensuring compliance, accurate billing, and financial reporting. Collaborate effectively with project teams to maintain cash flow oversight and facilitate seamless...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing accounting for large projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with project teams and leadership. This role demands independence and a comprehensive u...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$65K - $98K *

Execute HR operations efficiently, managing employee lifecycle, compliance, and inquiries to enhance the overall employee experience across multiple programs and stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Optimize HR operations as an essential team member, ensuring compliance and accuracy across employee lifecycle transactions, operations, and documentation while delivering exceptional internal custome...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Innovate in a pivotal tax supervisor role, guiding a team through complex tax planning, compliance, and client engagement while fostering professional growth in a dynamic, hybrid work environment...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive client-focused tax compliance and staff supervision while managing engagements, advising on tax strategies, and ensuring timely delivery of technical support in a collaborative environment...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate payroll operations by overseeing multi-state payroll for 1,000+ employees, driving compliance, and optimizing processes through automation. Contribute to audits, reconciliations, and system...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll processes at scale, ensuring timely and accurate payments for over 1,000 employees across multiple states, while driving compliance, automation, and efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform client experiences as you lead their onboarding journey, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and drive lo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate payments for 1,000+ employees across states. Build scalable processes, oversee audits, and manage compliance in a dynamic healthcare environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$64K - $96K *

Partner with us to enhance payroll efficiency by preparing, reviewing, and processing payroll records. Collaborate within the finance team to ensure accurate and timely payroll operations while meetin...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading operational excellence initiatives to enhance client experiences. Engage with internal teams and clients to drive process improvements, manage support effectively, and buil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Elevate your career by providing expert HR solutions in classification and workforce development, supporting diverse stakeholders and improving organizational effectiveness in a senior advisory role w...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping financial excellence by overseeing complex accounting processes, enhancing compliance, and driving strategic financial reporting initiatives to support ongoing business grow...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Champion timely payroll tax compliance, reconciliation, and reporting to ensure accuracy and adherence to guidelines. Collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies and support operations while leadi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring accurate payroll tax reconciliation, compliance, and reporting. Collaborate with teams to resolve discrepancies and manage W2 processes, contributing essential insights to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Drive seamless HR operations by owning the employee lifecycle, enhancing experiences, and managing payroll and compliance for our workforce while leveraging systems to streamline processes at scale...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead end-to-end payroll for diverse U.S. states and international EOR partners. Experience autonomy managing complex payroll operations and drive process improvements while...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading the entire tax function and driving compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborate with Finance and Product teams, while shaping tax strategies for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.