Explore Payroll Specialist Jobs

Find Payroll Specialist opportunities that match your experience in payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support. Ladders features vetted professional roles with compensation of $100,000 or more, including senior and leadership-level positions for payroll experts.

What Payroll Specialists Do

Payroll Specialists help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Their work may include managing payroll cycles, reviewing time and attendance data, maintaining employee records, resolving pay questions, and preparing payroll reports. Depending on the organization and role level, they may also oversee payroll systems, coordinate with HR and finance teams, and support audits.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong attention to detail, discretion with sensitive information, and knowledge of payroll processes and applicable regulations. Experience with payroll platforms, HRIS tools, spreadsheet analysis, tax and benefits deductions, reconciliations, and multi-state or international payroll can be valuable. Senior roles may require team leadership, process improvement, and experience managing complex payroll operations.

Payroll Specialist Career Opportunities

Payroll career paths can lead to senior payroll specialist, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll operations leadership roles. Opportunities vary by industry and organization size, with responsibilities shaped by workforce complexity, systems, and regulatory requirements. Browse current listings to find roles aligned with your background and career goals.

Find $100K+ Payroll Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare positions, and identify openings that fit your payroll expertise and next career step.

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$99K - $172K *

Transform payroll operations across multiple countries by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processing while driving continuous improvement and collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $172K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple countries. Lead a dedicated payroll team, ensuring compliance and accuracy for 1,000+ employees while collaborating with various departmen...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Own payroll and benefits administration for designated markets, ensuring timely accuracy across cycles. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain compliance and improve process...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $98K *

Shape the future of payroll processing by analyzing, auditing, and resolving complex employee compensation issues while utilizing SAP software to ensure accuracy and compliance across a nationwide wor...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Transform payroll processes by administering records, resolving complex issues, and collaborating with HR and accounting teams. Leverage your expertise in multistate payroll to ensure accuracy and com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $150K *

Lead payroll operations by ensuring quality, compliance, and timely delivery. Collaborate with teams to address complex payroll issues and enhance service efficiency while fostering a high-performing...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Elevate payroll operations by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery across multiple entities. Lead a team while managing complex payroll issues, audits, and stakeholder coordination to dr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $87K *

Manage payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a dynamic setting. Provide exceptional support to employees while maintaining meticulous records and facilitating covera...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$86K - $130K *

Unlock operational excellence by managing payroll for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy and compliance while driving process improvements and enhancing employee experience through expert Work...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Payroll Analyst, managing high-volume payrolls in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams, ensure compliance, and enhance payroll processes while delivering exc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$71K - $112K *

Take ownership of payroll processing and compliance for a multi-state workforce. Collaborate on audits, tax regulations, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payroll operatio...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$126K - $157K *

Optimize HRIS for Payroll operations by leveraging analytical and technical expertise. Collaborate with HR and IT to enhance system functionality, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with emplo...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $96K *

Take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating across teams. This role demands attention to detail and problem-solving skills to navigate complex payroll ch...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in complex payroll functions, managing expatriate programs while optimizing system upgrades and integration efforts. Collaborate with teams to solve payroll challenges and enhance proc...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing payroll processes for US and Canada employees. As a Senior Payroll Analyst, you'll enhance efficiency, manage multi-state payroll, and collaborate with inter...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading payroll and rewards operations, ensuring compliance and data integrity across global teams. Drive process optimization and deliver seamless employee experiences in a fast-p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Payroll Analyst, leading multi-state payroll operations and ensuring compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive system optimizations and mentor team members...

6 days ago

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

$72K - $103K *

Optimize payroll processes across multiple companies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance operations, resolve issues, and maintain compliance while delivering exception...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring accurate payroll processing and system support. Leverage your Dayforce expertise to enhance payroll operations while collaborating with HR and technology partn...

Scarborough, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in payroll accounting operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processing, benefits reconciliation, and retirement plan administration while supporting seamless pay cycl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive the billing process by coordinating complex client invoices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues, while maintaining confidentiality and deliverin...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $96K *

Drive transformative change by fostering collaboration and enhancing team performance across our dynamic organization. Elevate your career by influencing strategic initiatives and supporting a culture...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Support our team by leading data reconciliation and reporting efforts, enhancing member experiences, and driving operational efficiency in pension services. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure dat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive payroll accuracy and compliance by collaborating with HR and finance teams. Ensure timely processing, reconciliations, and audits while enhancing payroll procedures and supporting employee benef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Champion payroll accuracy and compliance by leading end-to-end processing, advanced analysis, and system optimizations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance payroll systems and ensure operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Specialist do?question toggle

    A Payroll Specialist helps process payroll accurately and on schedule, maintains payroll records, reviews time and pay data, addresses employee questions, and may prepare reports or support compliance and audits.

  • What qualifications are common for Payroll Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value payroll experience, careful handling of confidential data, familiarity with payroll or HRIS software, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of relevant payroll procedures and regulations.

  • What skills are important for a Payroll Specialist?question toggle

    Attention to detail, accuracy, discretion, organization, communication, and problem-solving are important. Experience with payroll systems, reconciliations, reporting, and complex or multi-state payroll may also be useful.

  • What career paths are available for Payroll Specialists?question toggle

    Payroll Specialists may advance into senior specialist, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll operations leadership positions, depending on their experience and interests.

  • Are there Payroll Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior payroll and payroll leadership opportunities. Availability and requirements vary by employer and location.