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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$150K - $170K *

Explore a pivotal role leading software implementation projects, ensuring alignment between clients and internal teams, while driving process improvements and delivering high-quality solutions in a dy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Develop and lead comprehensive benefits programs, ensuring compliance and employee satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage health, retirement, and equity plans, driving operati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $170K *

Lead software implementation projects, collaborating with clients and teams. Drive project success through effective planning, resource management, and risk mitigation, while fostering strong client r...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Make your mark in global payroll management, overseeing processes across three countries while ensuring compliance and operational excellence for a diverse workforce of 320 employees. Drive continuous...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive strategic HR initiatives, foster inclusion, and enhance employee engagement. Collaborate closely with leadership to align people strategies with business goals, delivering sol...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $111K *

Join a dynamic legal team as you support employment law matters, draft agreements, conduct compliance research, and manage litigation projects across multiple jurisdictions to enhance integrated healt...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you support accounting operations, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and collaborate across departments to enhance business processes while contributing to budgeting and f...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $155K *

Engage in a pivotal tax role that shapes compliance and supports M&A activities. Drive efficiency and build a team while overseeing multi-state tax filings, income tax provisions, and partnership comp...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing HR systems and analytics to enhance efficiency and scalability. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring data integrity while developing actionable insights that s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving program success by overseeing planning, execution, and financial management of key projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives while ensuring timely...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $160K *

Champion a transformative role by leading Workday enhancements in Payroll and Absence modules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize HR systems and deliver superior user experiences whil...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $153K *

Support the design and management of compensation programs to attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with various teams to align compensation strategies with organizational goals while ensuring co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $325K *

Transform regional employee practices by leading initiatives in operational excellence, team performance, strategic support, and organizational effectiveness across a diverse workforce to drive busine...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $325K *

Empower a dynamic HR team as you lead strategies for operational excellence, workforce development, and employee experience across a $3B revenue region, fostering growth and change management across d...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$225K - $325K *

Empower workforce strategy and people initiatives while leading a dynamic team of HR professionals to enhance operational excellence, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness within a mul...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$66K - $106K *

Unlock your potential as a Cyber Security Specialist, managing IA audits and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security measures while ensuring adherence to Risk Managemen...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape your career by leading global payroll operations, driving strategy and compliance across multiple regions. Empower your team and enhance payroll processes through innovation and collaboration wi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $186K *

Champion financial excellence by leading project controls, cost management, and forecasting efforts. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate reporting and insights for large projects in EPA and D...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $186K *

Lead impactful project controls across complex federal contracts, driving cost management, reporting, and schedule analysis while mentoring junior team members and enhancing project performance throug...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as a Sr. Project Controls Specialist, leveraging your skills in cost control and quantity surveying on large-scale EPC projects, with a focus on risk management and team collabor...

Squamish, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$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

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.