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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$75K - $120K *

Optimize payroll operations by supporting processing, maintaining records, and ensuring accuracy. Collaborate with HR and Finance to resolve discrepancies while managing confidential information and m...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll processes and systems. Drive a motivated team to ensure compliance, data integrity, and continuous improvement while collaborating across departments to align pay...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Optimize organizational performance by partnering with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, driving talent development, and fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement across multip...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the future of tax practice by integrating planning and advice, managing client relationships, and developing a high-performing team. Drive operational efficiency and compliance while expanding th...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the tax practice by leading a dedicated team, enhancing client relationships, and driving integrated planning strategies. Own the quality of tax work while fostering growth and efficiency in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in a dynamic tax practice, integrating planning and advice while managing client relationships and developing a high-performing team. Drive operational efficiency and growth in a colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of a dynamic tax practice, leading a team to deliver integrated planning and exceptional client service while driving operational growth and efficiency in a collaborative environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $107K *

Join a team that's transforming the industrial bakery sector by developing innovative product concepts. Dive into troubleshooting and enhancing customer satisfaction while driving profitable growth th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $110K *

Drive impactful decarbonization initiatives by implementing customer programs that promote clean energy solutions for homes and businesses, enhancing sustainability efforts and reducing greenhouse gas...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and optimization. Manage complex payroll for diverse teams, partner with finance and HR, and implement innovative processes in a dynamic, fast-p...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Reposted 6 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...

Reposted 6 days 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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $208K *

Champion the delivery of complex payments initiatives by collaborating across teams to ensure successful program completion within scope, on time, and with significant business impact, while leveragin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to drive cost estimating, project planning, and controls. Collaborate across functions to ensure project milestones are met, while enhancing quality assurance and change control pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$102K - $208K *

Unlock potential by leading complex payments initiatives, connecting product, tech, and operations to ensure timely, compliant, and impactful project delivery across the payments ecosystem and fosteri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $208K *

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex payments initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, on-scope delivery while driving measurable business impact and navigating regu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $208K *

Explore a role that leads the end-to-end delivery of complex payments initiatives, uniting product, technology, and legal teams. Drive strategic projects and enhance payment systems while ensuring com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Shape the future of operational efficiency by driving integrations and improvements across a growing platform. Collaborate with teams, streamline processes, and enhance communication while facilitatin...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K *

Drive payroll excellence by leading a team to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing of biweekly payroll while collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency and s...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$86K - $103K *

Lead the optimization and administration of Workday Financial Management, collaborating with Finance and IT to enhance processes, ensure data integrity, and deliver insightful reporting. Leverage your...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us shape financial strategies by developing systems and automations that drive informed decision-making across the organization, while leveraging AI to enhance analytics and operational efficienc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial accuracy and efficiency. As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage key accounting functions, support audits, and drive process improvements while collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower legal teams through comprehensive research support, leveraging advanced tools and resources to enhance legal research efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration across disciplines while fostering...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.