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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$108K - $130K *

Drive strategic procurement for capital projects, ensuring supplier excellence. Leverage advanced supply chain knowledge to engage with stakeholders, optimizing project outcomes while fostering safety...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $103K *

Champion full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, collaborating with leaders to enhance talent acquisition strategies, talent sourcing, and candidate experiences while analyzing metrics to drive team...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process optimization across diverse workforce environments while partnering with HR and Finance for strategic impa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $96K *

Champion compliance excellence by preparing, reviewing, and mentoring team members in complex regulatory filings and compliance testing. Drive accuracy and quality of deliverables to meet service stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $96K *

Help us ensure regulatory compliance by preparing and reviewing complex filings while mentoring a team. Your expertise will drive quality deliverables and enhance our compliance processes, allowing fo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $96K *

Lead compliance initiatives by preparing and reviewing complex filings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. Mentor team members while driving best practices for quality deliverables within...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $96K *

Empower compliance processes by preparing complex government filings, mentoring team members, and ensuring accuracy, while maintaining high service standards and developing knowledge of intricate comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $96K *

Join our team to manage complex compliance filings, ensuring accuracy and quality standards. You'll mentor others, review peer work, and develop processes to enhance service delivery within compliance...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Tackle real estate portfolio challenges by providing expert analysis, developing occupancy strategies, and delivering senior-level recommendations to improve asset performance and utilization in a dyn...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence as a Production Manager. Lead daily warehouse activities, manage a team of 10-15, and ensure accuracy in inventory, shipping, and receiving in a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion the classification of diverse federal positions, providing expert guidance and consulting on compliance, position descriptions, and organizational design while leading initiatives that enhanc...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by becoming a key player in payroll management, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in financial reporting and audits while working collaboratively within a dynamic team env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in federal HR classification, ensuring position integrity and alignment with OPM standards while advising on classification strategies and optimizing workforce des...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Design and implement robust enterprise systems while resolving complex issues and supporting integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability, data integrity, and au...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive tax compliance and reporting efforts for North America, managing corporate tax operations while mentoring a dynamic team and enhancing processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in a collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $133K *

Help us build an inclusive workplace by managing employee relations, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with policies and laws. Collaborate with teams to address concerns while fosteri...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer a transformative payroll technology ecosystem to enhance HR efficiency. Lead strategic planning, delivery, and cross-functional collaboration to craft innovative solutions, driving seamless, u...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $117K *

Drive financial performance by preparing budgets, tracking performance, and providing analytics to support strategic decisions. Collaborate across divisions to enhance financial results and optimize p...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $141K *

Oversee critical revenue cycle operations, leading a professional fiscal team. Collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with regulations, manage billing processes, and provide financial analysis to...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming the Accounts Payable function across global entities, driving compliance, process improvements, and vendor management while collaborating with internal stakeholders for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving payroll excellence across multiple provinces while managing a high-volume payroll process for 850+ employees, ensuring compliance, fostering collaboration, and optimizing sy...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape financial operations by managing accounting and payroll processes, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to optimize performance and support budgeting activities in...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $139K *

Take ownership of operational excellence as you guide teams and vendors, manage projects, and drive efficiency to support growth in a dynamic insurance environment. Your contributions will enhance cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting teammates and vendors to achieve strategic goals. Manage projects that enhance efficiency and client satisfaction within the retail insurance sector, ensurin...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $139K *

Elevate your career by leading operational excellence initiatives that drive team success and efficiency within our organization, while guiding internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.