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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$75K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading comprehensive Payroll implementations, ensuring timely activation for customers while managing project scope and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $89K *

Join a team that ensures accurate bi-weekly payroll processing for 5,250 staff, including unionized employees. You will manage compliance, reporting, and stakeholder inquiries, while driving process i...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $89K *

Take ownership of accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll processing for over 5,250 staff. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, prepare monthly reports, and recommend process improvement...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $89K *

Play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing for over 5,250 staff. Manage compliance, prepare reports, and address inquiries while optimizing payroll operations involving union and non-unio...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing payroll and benefits while ensuring compliance and efficiency across the organization. Lead strategic enhancements with your payroll expertise, collaborate with diverse...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K *

Drive your career with a leading digital streaming network as you manage high-volume union payroll processing, ensuring compliance and collaboration with internal teams and external unions to maintain...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $107K *

Champion efficient human resource processes, from recruitment to personnel management, ensuring compliance and optimization of resources for organizational success. Your expertise will shape a thrivin...

Yesterday

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

$75K - $95K *

Drive payroll excellence by leading U.S. and Canadian operations for a 3,500-employee workforce. Strengthen teams, enhance systems, and guarantee compliance while overseeing end-to-end payroll process...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Deliver impactful payroll processes by leading a dynamic team across U.S. and Canadian operations. Drive compliance, optimize systems, and ensure accurate payroll for a diverse workforce while fosteri...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading payroll operations, ensuring premium customer experiences, and driving team success through strategic initiatives and effective management. Shape processes and strategie...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion customer satisfaction by leading payroll operations to deliver premium service, implement strategies, and manage teams effectively. Drive growth through execution of efficient processes and r...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Optimize payroll operations by leading customer-focused strategies, ensuring seamless implementation, enhancing team effectiveness, and resolving escalated issues for a premium service experience to m...

US-AnywhereIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll operations with a focus on client satisfaction, strategy development, and team management, ensuring flawless implementation and customer support for our growing p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion the delivery of exceptional payroll services by leading teams, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring zero-defect implementation for a premium experience that drives business growth an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing payroll operations and team development, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate payroll across diverse clients while fostering exceptional service and operational excell...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Champion payroll excellence as you lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional service within a dynamic multi-client environment, ensuring compliance and operational improvements that drive client...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $148K *

Elevate employee experience by ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and effective benefits administration within a dynamic growth-oriented environment. Engage cross-functionally to enhance processes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Manage payroll operations overseeing 7,000+ employees in healthcare. Ensure compliance with labor laws, lead a team, and enhance processes to deliver accurate payroll in a high-volume environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$104K *

Join us in supporting payroll operations through accurate processing and compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and enhancing data integrity within a multi-state, union environmen...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Take ownership of payroll and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple states while driving process improvements and enhancing employee experience through effective adminis...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Transform payroll and benefits into streamlined operations, providing expert guidance, ensuring compliance, and fostering strategic efficiency across multiple locations during a dynamic growth phase...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $126K *

Join a team dedicated to ensuring accurate payroll delivery across the US and Americas. Contribute your multi-state payroll expertise and problem-solving skills to enhance compliance, support stakehol...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $137K *

Lead payroll operations for timely, accurate delivery of bi-weekly payroll for unionized staff. Drive compliance, oversee team performance, and support enhancements while serving as a key point of con...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Transform payroll processes through accuracy, compliance, and innovative solutions. Join a dynamic team focused on ensuring timely labor practices and efficient reporting in alignment with regulatory...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $94K *

Join a team that empowers excellence by managing seamless payroll operations, ensuring accuracy for all employees while adhering to regulatory compliance, and fostering a collaborative environment for...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

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.