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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$100K - $120K *

Drive payroll accuracy and compliance by collaborating with HR and finance teams. Ensure timely processing, reconciliations, and audits while enhancing payroll procedures and supporting employee benef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Champion payroll accuracy and compliance by leading end-to-end processing, advanced analysis, and system optimizations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance payroll systems and ensure operational...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$84K *

Take ownership of complex payroll processes for the Metropolitan Government, ensuring accurate and timely payroll for employees and pensioners. Collaborate with various departments to enhance payroll...

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion payroll excellence by leading U.S. payroll operations and driving transformation across multiple Americas locations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating with di...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial analysis and forecasting by leading data-driven insights and business partnering. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance financial planning, reporting, and process efficiency, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring payroll tax compliance and accuracy. Bring your expertise to support payroll tax activities, 1099 reporting, and collaborate with diverse teams to address comp...

1 month 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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $99K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in complex transactions. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance processes, while providing exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to strategic HR solutions by managing client relationships, advising on compliance, and enhancing performance management. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive business success and foste...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion strategic HR solutions by partnering with clients to enhance performance management, drive compliance, and foster meaningful relationships. Leverage expertise to deliver tailored guidance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage complex billing processes and coordinate client invoicing while ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and maintain confidentiality, contributing to the...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $113K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing payroll and pension processes through expert oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve complex issue...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

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

$79K - $94K *

Transform operational efficiency by managing inventory, analytics, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to optimize spare parts supply and enhance training, ensuring safety and performance in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $115K *

Lead payroll operations across multiple states, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Develop and mentor a team, manage vendor relationships, and streamline processes while serving as the go-to expert for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the employee experience as a Senior HR Generalist, supporting the full employee lifecycle. Collaborate with leaders to enhance HR practices, manage payroll, and foster a culture of trust and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $115K *

Unlock global payroll efficiency by managing accurate, timely payments across multiple countries. Leverage AI and automation to streamline processes, ensure compliance, and enhance employee experience...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $89K *

Support payroll operations by ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and data integrity across HRIS systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payroll execution and maintain strong...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $88K *

Oversee payroll operations and lead a team to ensure accurate, timely multi-state payroll processing while enhancing client service and operational efficiency through effective management and process...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $88K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering accurate multi-state payroll solutions while leading a skilled group of Payroll Specialists. Drive operational excellence, enhance client service, and implem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $116K *

Drive payroll tax compliance by managing vendor relationships and optimizing reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely execution of tax operations, while adapting to dynamic busines...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and optimize financial processes through data-driven insights, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to develop SQL databases and automated solutions that d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$162K - $180K *

Lead payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all jurisdictions. Drive process improvements and automation while supervising a team, collaborating with cross-functional...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.