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 - $115K *

Elevate analytical insights by managing financial performance metrics, budgeting, and forecasting activities. Collaborate effectively with leadership to enhance data accuracy and streamline reporting...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career as you analyze financial performance and prepare insightful reports for management. Collaborate in budgeting and forecasting while enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring dat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving strategic SAP HCM enhancements and solutions. Partner with HR and IT to ensure seamless integration and support for payroll and workforce management processes that align...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Make your mark at leading the HRIS team, overseeing Workday operations, configuring HR systems, and managing day-to-day production changes while driving governance and ensuring compliance across integ...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing HRIS platforms, driving governance, and delivering strategic solutions. Oversee system configuration, integration, and security while ensuring compliance and effective risk...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of payroll operations by leading compliance, process improvement, and financial integrity initiatives while partnering with teams to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional service...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$49K - $118K *

Contribute to a dynamic HR team by delivering consulting services to diverse clients. Manage payroll, recruitment, and HR administration while fostering strong relationships and ensuring exceptional c...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $118K *

Innovate and deliver comprehensive HR consulting services across diverse industries. Manage administrative HR tasks, payroll, and recruitment to enhance client relationships and support a dynamic team...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $118K *

Empower a diverse array of clients by providing expert HR consulting services. Manage HR functions, payroll, and recruitment while supporting team goals and fostering strong client relationships in a...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $118K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering outstanding HR consulting services across diverse industries, where you will enhance processes, support clients, and guide effective talent management to dri...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$49K - $118K *

Deliver comprehensive HR consulting services to diverse clients, overseeing recruitment, payroll, and administrative functions, while fostering strong client relationships in a collaborative environme...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to lead finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and compliant multi-state payroll while generating timely financial reports. Collaborate across departments to drive proces...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $106K *

Engage in cybersecurity governance initiatives and risk assessments, collaborating across teams to manage and mitigate information risks. Build relationships with stakeholders to strengthen compliance...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Benefits Specialist, overseeing U.S. employee benefit programs, leave administration, and compliance. Drive process improvements and enhance employee engagement through...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative payroll projects across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and alignment with stakeholders. Drive discovery workshops and manage diverse teams to achieve successful implementati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$157K - $236K *

Drive finance excellence by providing strategic, data-driven insights that empower leaders in a high-impact business unit. Lead financial planning, operational analysis, and performance evaluation, sh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading high-impact accounting initiatives for diverse clients, leveraging expertise in financial reporting, technical accounting, and process optimization to drive meaningful c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming accounting practices by leveraging your extensive expertise and driving high-level financial reporting initiatives for diverse clients during times of growth, all while...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Analyze financial performance metrics, lead operational finance initiatives, and drive insights to support strategic decision-making within the organization. Ensure accuracy, enhance reporting process...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in overseeing revenue and accounting operations to ensure accuracy and compliance. Drive process improvements, data integration, and team collaboration for scaling SaaS business models...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $108K *

Unlock potential by managing payroll operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Foster partnerships with HR and Accounting to enhance employee experience while streamlining...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the future of finance by leveraging your advanced accounting skills to ensure precision in financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with teams and partners to uphold standards in gove...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Transform client experiences by managing and executing high-value projects, ensuring seamless deployment of FactSet products, and enhancing user workflows through expert integration and support for ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Support high-value project implementations while optimizing client configurations and workflow integration to enhance user experience and data quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to implementing and optimizing solutions for clients. As a key subject matter expert, you'll drive high-impact projects, enhance user experience, and provide technical gui...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.