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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$49K - $118K *

Manage daily HR functions and deliver outsourced HR consulting services to diverse clients. Support full-cycle recruitment, payroll processing, and build trusting relationships by providing exceptiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team providing innovative tax solutions to diverse clients. Empower businesses through effective management of tax returns and strategic advice. Collaborate to drive excellence in tax s...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $125K *

Drive accurate payroll and commission processes while ensuring compliance. Collaborate with accounting and sales teams to enhance payment administration across North America, maintaining efficiency an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of tax solutions by leading innovative services, managing client engagements, and mentoring a skilled team while focusing on professional growth and development in a dynamic environme...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $125K *

Partner with us to enhance personnel security operations, ensuring day-to-day support for classified activities including clearance processing, tracking, and compliance with security policies in a col...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Partner with us to navigate complex labor relations and advise leadership on strategies that balance operational goals with legal compliance in a dynamic environment, ensuring effective negotiation an...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $99K *

Help us drive project success by analyzing business needs, developing systems enhancements, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate delivery of solutions aligned with organizati...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $99K *

Join a team that drives business process improvements and project solutions. As a key contributor, you'll collaborate with stakeholders to assess needs, develop enhancements, and ensure timely project...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading month-end close processes, managing project accounting, and providing key financial insights. Join us to enhance accuracy in financial reporting and optimize revenue recogn...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $130K *

Optimize tax strategies and compliance efforts to enhance financial efficiency while managing audits and minimizing liabilities for the organization. Drive tax planning initiatives and support in audi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$107K - $133K *

Architect enterprise operational solutions that enhance service visibility and operational alignment across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to deliver scalable and data-dr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $95K *

Champion comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that enhance employee satisfaction and compliance. Collaborate with HR teams to ensure competitive practices support the workforce in a fast-p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of digital finance by leading risk management and compliance initiatives for innovative payment solutions. Collaborate with executives and mentor teams to drive strategic growth while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of digital finance by leading risk management and compliance for innovative payment solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence while driving strategic gro...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Advance compliance and reporting efforts in certified payroll for public works projects. Ensure timely submissions and adherence to labor regulations, supporting multiple construction teams effectivel...

3 weeks ago

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

$74K - $108K *

Champion financial performance by analyzing budgets and forecasts, generating detailed reports, and collaborating with executives to enhance profitability while ensuring data integrity and adherence t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $108K *

Analyze financial performance and profitability across business lines. Partner to establish budgets and forecasts, generate precise financial reports, and ensure data quality to support future-ready s...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $203K *

Lead the global payroll outsourcing strategy, optimize delivery across multiple platforms, and empower your team to achieve service excellence in a player-coach role focused on client satisfaction and...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Transform your career by partnering with cross-functional teams to drive financial planning, analysis, and reporting for program portfolios, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a government manufactur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform resource management strategies to optimize workforce planning and utilization. Lead collaboration between teams, ensuring alignment with business goals while enhancing employee experience an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing payroll operations across a multi-state workforce. Lead a skilled team, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll processes while collaborating with HR and F...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Drive project management excellence by coordinating international assignments, ensuring compliance and quality across diverse teams and disciplines, while monitoring timelines and budgets for successf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Support and optimize HRIS platforms, ensuring system integrity and data accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insightful analytics and reports that enhance organizational decision-making...

Nepean, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $107K *

Optimize the tax reporting process and advance technology initiatives by managing compliance and corporate tax matters, driving efficiencies and supporting audits for US and Canadian operations within...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $91K *

Unlock potential by joining a collaborative Finance team to manage payroll for 2,300+ employees. Enhance payroll processing accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through cross-functional partnerships a...

Yesterday

  •   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.