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 - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage accurate payroll and tax processes across multiple entities while ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting financial reporting...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to accurate multi-state payroll processing, compliance, and supporting employee equity programs while ensuring timely financial reporting and tax adherence in a dynamic en...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$57K - $105K *

Join a team that's pivotal in delivering payroll expertise and support to 5000+ employees across North America. Utilize your analytical skills to enhance processes and safeguard data integrity while c...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Optimize payroll precision and compliance while enhancing HR systems. Manage payroll for over 270 employees, oversee benefits programs, and drive process innovations to support organizational efficien...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $85K *

Transform fiscal operations by independently managing payroll and accounts payable. Collaborate closely with teams and handle compliance, reporting, and vendor relations, ensuring smooth financial wor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Champion the Payroll Care Team, enhancing customer payroll experiences while leading and developing a high-performing team. Oversee payroll operations, drive AI solutions, and ensure compliance with p...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $104K *

Join a dynamic finance team to enhance financial reporting for U.S. renewable and thermal assets. Contribute insights, improve processes, and support decision-making while ensuring accuracy in a fast...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Transform payroll operations by leading audits, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and support organizational goals within...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $91K *

Join our team as a Payroll Specialist to manage bi-weekly payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, and support benefit administration while ensuring accuracy and compliance. You'll be integral to a...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Champion complex payroll operations by leading a high-performing team to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across various states and locales. Drive strategic initiatives to enh...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's driven to streamline payroll processes across multiple entities. Lead payroll management, ensure compliance, and support company growth through efficient operations and exceptional...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead comprehensive payroll operations across diverse entities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution. Collaborate with HR and Finance to streamline processes and integrate acquisitions...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading a payroll support team, ensuring precision in payroll processing while fostering professional growth and enhancing employee experiences through effective guidance and su...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by ensuring accurate payroll tax calculations and compliance. Drive efficiency through audits, statutory filings, and legislative research, while safeguarding data privacy and supp...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$49K - $118K *

Contribute to high-quality payroll consulting by optimizing operations, ensuring compliance, and providing effective solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex payroll cha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $118K *

Lead the charge in payroll consulting by enhancing client operations with your expertise. Collaborate with diverse teams to solve complex payroll challenges while ensuring compliance across multiple j...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$49K - $118K *

Empower clients by navigating complex payroll challenges and enhancing operations. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver compliance-focused solutions and foster process improvement across diver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $118K *

Engage with clients as a Senior Payroll Consultant, driving payroll operations, compliance, and process improvements across diverse industries. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$49K - $118K *

Unlock potential by supporting diverse payroll consulting projects, enhancing client payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with multifaceted regulations while collaborating with experienced teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $118K *

Transform payroll processes for diverse clients as a Senior Payroll Consultant, leveraging your expertise to ensure compliance, improve operations, and deliver high-quality solutions. Collaborate with...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Innovate payroll and benefits administration by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple states while supporting employees and managing vendor relations within a dynamic en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $92K *

Shape payroll operations by managing U.S. bi-weekly processing in Workday, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Collaborate with HR and finance teams to enhance reporting and audits while addressing payr...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $120K *

Join a team that drives accuracy in payroll and expense processing. Support multi-state payroll operations, compliance, and employee inquiries in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with HR and Fina...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $95K *

Explore the future of payroll management by overseeing multistate payroll processing for a diverse workforce. Collaborate with teams to enhance payroll efficiency and compliance with regulations while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $108K *

Drive end-to-end payroll processing and compliance excellence while leveraging innovative AI tools. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate employee compensation and develop scalable systems, all...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.