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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$80K - $95K *

Pioneer the future of payroll management by ensuring compliance, optimizing systems, and leading digital transformation projects. Collaborate with teams globally to enhance efficiency and support payr...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform critical payroll operations by serving as an expert in compliance and system optimization, leading initiatives for efficient payroll processes across diverse jurisdictions while driving cont...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence as an expert in payroll compliance, managing complex payroll processes while ensuring adherence to legal standards. Contribute to system optimization and support integrati...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Optimize payroll processes and compliance through expert guidance, handling complex issues and leading system improvements. Collaborate with teams to support integration and drive operational efficien...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $106K *

Partner with us to enhance municipal accounting practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing complex financial transactions and payroll processes. Support financial reporting and audit a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of payroll operations by leading a dynamic team. Oversee multi-state payroll functions, ensure compliance, and enhance processes. Your expertise will drive innovation and efficiency i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$74K - $88K *

Make your mark at an entrepreneurial accounting team, running payroll and AP processes while building essential procedures. This role offers growth potential into general ledger responsibilities as th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Manage payroll processes for a high-volume service company, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading a team to enhance efficiency and resolve issues across multiple locations in the tri-state ar...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in streamlining Payroll implementations by owning project delivery from initiation to go-live, managing risks and ensuring customer success through effective coordination and execution...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Advance the accounts payable function by ensuring precise, timely invoice processing and fostering cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Procurement, and vendors to enhance operational efficien...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Pioneer payroll excellence by managing processes for multi-entity operations. Lead integration efforts during acquisitions while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Drive improvements and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Lead payroll operations by ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing. Manage and develop a team while enhancing payroll systems and collaborating with HR and finance. Drive continuous imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer automation and innovation as a Senior Workday Analyst. Own the technical health of Workday Payroll, collaborating across teams to enhance operations, implement changes, and leverage new featur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $115K *

Empower payroll operations for North America, ensuring compliance and accuracy while optimizing global payroll processes through collaboration with HR, Finance, and regional teams for seamless executi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Build a seamless payroll and benefits experience ensuring compliance while enhancing employee well-being. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and maintain accurate records that support ou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $98K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll operations, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing across multiple entities, while mentoring the payroll team for operational excellence and driving...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that elevates payroll management for a remote workforce. Oversee payroll processing, ensure compliance, and deliver insightful reporting while collaborating across departments to streamlin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to oversee payroll operations, ensuring accurate and compliant execution while collaborating with internal and external partners, enhancing employee experience, and resolving comp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower teams to deliver exceptional payroll solutions while navigating compliance challenges. Leverage your expertise to enhance client experiences and shape a high-performing culture in a fast-growi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading precise and compliant payroll processing for a dynamic organization. Collaborate with Finance and HR, ensuring timely and accurate payroll operations while enhancing employ...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $146K *

Take ownership of leading multi-state payroll operations while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with HR on compensation strategies and improve payroll processes. Manage a team and drive e...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $90K *

Shape the future of payroll accuracy by processing time and attendance data, ensuring compliance with U.S. labor laws, and supporting employee and HR needs with effective solutions in a collaborative...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Elevate payroll operations by supervising staff, ensuring accurate processing and compliance. Oversee fiscal modeling, audits, and system configurations while maintaining confidentiality and enhancing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $109K *

Manage payroll administration for 300 employees, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Oversee processing, reconciliations, and reporting while collaborating with HR and finance teams to streamline payrol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing payroll and benefits across North America while ensuring compliance and delivering excellent support to HR operations. Perfect for detail-oriented profess...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days 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.