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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$90K - $110K *

Drive resource management by planning and optimizing talent deployment for dedicated service lines, ensuring effective staffing decisions and operational efficiency in a collaborative environment...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $119K *

Optimize payroll functions for citywide administration, ensuring compliance and accuracy in employee compensation while guiding strategic financial decisions to improve operational efficiency...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of payroll management by leading a dynamic team, ensuring compliance, and delivering outstanding employee experiences while managing payroll for a diverse workforce across multiple en...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to advanced training capabilities through expert logistics, configuration management, and lifecycle oversight for Air Force training systems, ensuring mission readiness ac...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Serve on a team dedicated to enhancing training capabilities through expert logistics, configuration management, and lifecycle support for advanced Air Force training systems. Play a key role in ensur...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Drive impactful accounting operations by leading financial reporting, month-end close, and compliance efforts while collaborating on complex transactions in a dynamic environment. Bring analytical ski...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$63K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction through needs assessments and effective solutions. Leverage your problem-solving abilities to support enterprise operations and foster end...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance payroll operations by overseeing complex multi-state, multi-employer payroll processes. Leverage expertise in UKG systems, compliance, and year-end activities while mentoring staff and ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$76K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by analyzing financial performance and delivering insights across global manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance visibility and suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $125K *

Champion the litigation lifecycle by delivering expert support in eDiscovery and case management to federal legal teams, ensuring compliance and security throughout the process. Prioritize accuracy an...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K *

Deliver financial insights and strategic recommendations to drive business performance, partnering closely with leadership and operations within the Repair and Marine & Construction sectors to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize financial processes and reporting by analyzing data, managing budgets, and forecasting trends to support strategic decision-making while ensuring adherence to compliance standards and improvi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion financial accuracy by analyzing data, preparing forecasts, and leading financial reporting initiatives. Collaborate with management to identify trends, enhance compliance, and support budgeta...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $120K *

Bring your expertise to a critical finance role supporting government contracts, managing complex financial portfolios and providing insights that boost national security missions. Collaborate strateg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $120K *

Transform our financial operations by leading analysis, management, and compliance for complex government programs, ensuring strategic insights drive national security missions and client success...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $120K *

Tackle complex financial management challenges in a dynamic environment, supporting critical defense and intelligence programs while providing insightful analysis to drive strategic decision-making...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $120K *

Deliver strategic financial insights by managing complex program finance for national security projects. Collaborate with senior management to ensure compliance and facilitate financial planning acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in overseeing all accounting functions, ensuring compliance and efficiency, while managing audits and interfacing with clients and vendors to optimize financial operations and reportin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in organizing and directing financial operations, including audits and reconciliations. Ensure efficient process controls while managing accounting staff and interfacing with clients a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Help us elevate financial operations by leading accounting activities, ensuring compliance, managing audits, and driving process efficiencies for our project while supervising a dedicated accounting t...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Oversee all accounting and financial activities, enhancing process controls, managing audits, and ensuring reporting accuracy while leading the accounting team to achieve operational efficiencies and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that drives tax compliance and innovation, influencing corporate tax strategies and collaborating with finance leaders to tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape people strategies by partnering with business leaders to drive growth, enhance employee experience, and foster a culture of performance, inclusion, and learning across multiple sites or countrie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of our global employee benefits programs. You'll manage compliance and administration of retirement and savings plans, lead equity awards, and drive innovative in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$54K - $106K *

Empower operational excellence as you manage scheduling, forecast staffing needs, and analyze workforce data across multiple sites. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and implementat...

2 weeks 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.