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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$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee payroll tax compliance and operations across multiple states. Lead cross-functional partnerships to enhance internal controls and processes while mentoring your team...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career by optimizing and enhancing the Deltek Vantagepoint system while collaborating with finance leadership to drive strategic initiatives and improve reporting accuracy and efficienc...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Empower growth by driving sales efforts to identify customer needs and present solutions. Develop new client relationships and enhance existing ones to boost revenue and market share, collaborating wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative sales strategies to attract new clients and increase market share. Utilize your expertise in HCM solutions to drive growth while providing exceptional service and fostering trusted...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our sales division by expanding client relations, identifying needs, and driving solutions. Engage with decision-makers to enhance revenue, ensuring positive experiences while r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in optimizing accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely vendor payments, and effective financial controls. Manage a team while driving process improveme...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Transform the HR, Payroll, and Finance systems through technical analysis, collaboration, and software development, providing strategic solutions and enhancing capabilities in a dynamic, supportive en...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $208K *

Explore new horizons in SAP security and controls. Lead client engagements, assess effectiveness, and drive improvement initiatives in complex SAP environments. Supervise associates and create impactf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Transform the revenue cycle landscape by leading operational teams in cash management, customer service, and compliance. Drive efficiency and enhance patient experience across healthcare financial ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic corporate legal team, supporting governance, compliance and contract management. Bring your extensive paralegal experience to streamline legal processes and collaborate with business fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Optimize compensation programs by providing strategic expertise and project management in developing, implementing, and analyzing compensation policies and practices that align with organizational goa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $124K *

Engage with a dynamic team to enhance financial management processes for federal audit and accounting strategies, ensuring accountability and compliance across the Intelligence Community. Drive impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $122K *

Join a team that enhances payroll operations and compliance through technology-driven solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders, lead process improvements, and ensure adherence to best practices while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $102K *

Grow your career with hands-on execution in HR Operations while leading projects, enhancing processes, and analyzing metrics across diverse business lines to improve employee relations and training ef...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Optimize customer retention and revenue by effectively managing high-value B2B renewals. Collaborate with teams, exceed quotas, and build customer loyalty through exceptional service and strategic rel...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading payroll operations for a multi-state team. Drive compliance, foster team development, and enhance efficiency as you streamline processes in a fast-paced environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to shaping competitive global compensation programs. You'll analyze market trends, evaluate job positions, and recommend structures that ensure fairness and compliance acr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Analyze and enhance global compensation programs, ensuring fairness and compliance while recommending salary structures that drive organizational success and competitiveness...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead payroll operations and HRIS management, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and system optimization for a vast employee base. Drive process improvements and deliver actionable insights while guiding a...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Join us to ensure renewal success for subscription-based products by protecting revenue, growing customer accounts, and delivering exceptional service that fosters loyalty in a collaborative environme...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $110K *

Transform project execution by managing priorities and deadlines within a dynamic team. Lead accounting initiatives to ensure fiscal integrity while collaborating across departments on innovative corp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $100K *

Shape financial success by leading project initiatives, collaborating across teams, and enhancing processes within a dynamic accounting environment. Take ownership from planning to stabilization while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $100K *

Join a dynamic Controllers Group as a strategic Senior Associate focusing on project execution. Manage priorities in a fast-paced environment while supporting financial implementations and collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $117K *

Help us enhance organizational efficiency by analyzing structures and implementing innovative job designs while collaborating with stakeholders to support business operations and workforce planning...

Newmarket, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $117K *

Unlock potential by leading production planning efforts, developing detailed schedules, and ensuring timely material availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive on-time delivery acr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.