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 - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on ensuring payroll tax compliance across the U.S. and Canada. This role involves collaboration with Payroll, Finance, and HR, while managing tax accuracy, filings, and reco...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $125K *

Optimize payroll tax compliance across U.S. and Canada, ensuring accurate filings, timely remittances, and effective agency resolution. Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, and HR to enhance processes a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $125K *

Elevate your career by ensuring payroll tax compliance across U.S. and Canada. Drive accuracy and efficiency in payroll tax processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain regula...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive payroll management across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and exceptional service for employees. Collaborate closely with HR and Finance to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $165K *

Lead a global payroll team, ensuring timely, compliant payroll operations for multiple regions. Foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment while driving continuous improvements and managing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining global payroll management. Lead a diverse group of Payroll Analysts, ensuring timely, compliant payroll operations across multiple countries while fostering a culture of...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at a global level as you lead payroll operations across regions. Drive accuracy, engage with diverse teams, and enhance employee experiences through strategic management and compli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $165K *

Lead the charge in global payroll operations, managing a decentralized team to ensure accurate processing and compliance for North America and Latin America. Foster a customer-focused, dynamic environ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a global level by leading payroll processing, ensuring compliance, managing vendor relationships, and driving operational transformation. Oversee a diverse team while implementi...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead global payroll operations across 41 countries, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Drive transformation initiatives, enhance vendor partnerships, and oversee a dedicated team to delive...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Manage payroll tax compliance and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and timely remittances while supporting audit initiatives and resolving complex tax issues in a collaborative environm...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring payroll tax compliance while delivering accurate reporting and resolving complex tax issues. Collaborate with stakeholders, support audits, and enhance payroll...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Payroll Manager overseeing complex multi-state payroll management, ensuring compliance and accuracy while providing strategic guidance. Leverage your expertise in UKG systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the successful implementation of payroll solutions, ensuring seamless onboarding and high client satisfaction. Manage complex accounts and collaborate across teams to deliver effective traini...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $100K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing finance operations by owning the accounts payable cycle, managing vendor relations, and supporting international payments in a fast-paced AI-hardware environment. Dr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $95K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic Payroll Operations team, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing while adhering to compliance standards. Collaborate with finance professionals to enhance pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $111K *

Join us as we manage comprehensive HR operations, focusing on recruitment, payroll, and compliance. This role entails direct support and collaboration with diverse teams to streamline processes and en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $111K *

Unlock potential by supporting payroll operations, recruitment, compliance, and customer service. This role requires strong analytical skills and HR knowledge, operating under direct supervision to co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in complex payroll processes across multi-state operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with HR and Finance to optimize integration and accelerate organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $139K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll systems to enhance functionality and user experience. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate payroll processing while providing exceptional custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $141K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while enhancing processes in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable solut...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative payroll solutions while overseeing multi-state operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing. Leverage your expertise in UKG systems to enhance efficiency, resolve comple...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $98K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing payroll compliance and reporting. Collaborate with teams to drive year-end filings, support tax slip processing, and enhance payroll systems, ensuring acc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$68K - $103K *

Contribute to efficient payroll processing by managing employee records and inquiries, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations, while providing support to management in a collaborat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $148K *

Lead a team to enhance financial processes and drive efficiency in accounting operations, overseeing audits, reconciling ledgers, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for a joint venture...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.