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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$95K - $110K *

Join a team that's enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. As a pivotal member of the Finance team, you'll oversee revenue processes, ensure compliance, and drive improvements, contributing direc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Transform payroll operations by leading a talented team responsible for accurate, compliant, and efficient processing across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring operational excellence for a large workfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $98K *

Elevate corporate communications by leading multi-channel initiatives, managing intricate projects, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful messaging that reflects the brand voice and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $98K *

Shape the future of corporate communications by leading complex, multi-channel initiatives that align with organizational goals, strengthen media relations, and enhance brand consistency while collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $125K *

Shape the future of HR by partnering with leaders to translate business goals into impactful people strategies, driving performance across all HR disciplines in a dynamic, fintech environment that cha...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing financial activities, driving cost analysis, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead improvement initiatives while supporting stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Bring your expertise to a dynamic finance team, driving process improvements and leveraging AI tools for accounting operations in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Make impactful contributio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $125K *

Empower business growth by acting as a strategic HR advisor, collaborating with leadership to translate goals into people strategies. Drive performance data analytics and champion a high-performance c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Manage and support daily production environments for multiple applications, overseeing incident resolution, change management, and user inquiries while coordinating cross-functional projects to mitiga...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $87K *

Lead the payroll tax function by developing strategies, ensuring compliance, and managing reporting. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues while maintaining accurate processing of tax obligations a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Optimize Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll implementations while ensuring alignment with payroll operations. Collaborate with teams to gather requirements, document processes, and support data conversions. Lea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll processes by supporting implementations and collaborating on critical deliverables, ensuring compliance and alignment with payroll operations throughout the full life...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $165K *

Explore a collaborative role focused on advanced analytics, delivering insights from workforce data to optimize HR strategies and enhance employee experience through compelling reporting and storytell...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $138K *

Optimize payroll operations across North America, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement while leading a high-performing team to deliver exceptional service and support business ini...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Support and optimize foreign disclosure processes in a crucial role, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration with international partners while contributing to policy development and informatio...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $132K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Customer Support team, driving engagement and innovation while ensuring exceptional service and efficiency across benefits inquiries for a growing custo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

Accelerate IT support excellence across multiple offices by leading complex technical operations and managing projects. Mentor team members while coordinating effective solutions to enhance service de...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $118K *

Transform your career by delivering clear and actionable communications to frontline teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure the adoption of innovative technologies while enhancing...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role focusing on implementation strategy and capacity management. Lead cross-functional projects to ensure alignment between client demand and operational execution, driving high-qua...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock innovation and drive engagement within our cardmember base by leading large-scale initiatives. Collaborate with business partners, engineers, and leadership to develop solutions, ensure program...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead global project delivery, blending traditional management with Agile methodologies to optimize performance and drive stakeholder collaboration across diverse teams and m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in implementing strategy and execution for scalable onboarding, aligning client demand with product readiness and managing delivery risks in a fast-paced, client-facing environment...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform project execution by leading strategic implementation initiatives. Collaborate across teams to optimize capacity management and ensure seamless onboarding in a fast-paced, client-centric env...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive strategic implementation and capacity planning, ensuring alignment with client demand and product readiness. Lead cross-functional projects to deliver high-quality outcomes while managing risks...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Manage and optimize payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Lead payroll teams, implement process improvements, and navigate complex payroll scenarios while col...

3 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.