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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$148K - $222K *

Drive impactful strategy and governance in Finance Operations. Lead cross-functional initiatives, oversee performance metrics, and enhance procurement processes. Collaborate globally to align finance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $222K *

Champion strategic development in finance operations. Drive planning, reporting, and governance to enhance organizational performance. Collaborate globally to align financial strategies with enterpris...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $222K *

Transform the future of Finance Operations by partnering with leaders to shape strategic planning, operational governance, and business intelligence, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Elevate tax resource management by aligning talent with client needs, optimizing staffing, and supporting capacity planning to enhance engagement quality and employee development throughout compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $169K *

Manage tax processes and client relationships while mentoring staff. Collaborate with the tax team on planning and projects, ensuring compliance and maximizing tax benefits across diverse client entit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $169K *

Empower your career by managing tax processes, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. Lead tax projects, stay current with regulations, and collaborate with teams to achieve optimal tax...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic tax team to deliver innovative tax solutions for diverse clients, managing relationships and mentoring junior staff while navigating complex regulations to maximize ben...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Drive strategic procurement initiatives by partnering with cross-functional teams, managing supplier relationships, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and sustainability in sourcing...

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Optimize deployment processes and enhance operational integrity by executing software releases, managing configurations, and troubleshooting issues, while fostering cross-functional collaboration to e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring payroll tax compliance across North America, overseeing vendor operations, conducting audits, and optimizing payroll systems. Join a detail-oriented team focused on enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $125K *

Shape the future of compensation programs through strategic design and analytics. Lead job evaluations, enhance governance frameworks, and ensure compliance across diverse business units while support...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $125K *

Execute strategic compensation programs while analyzing data and ensuring compliance. Contribute to job evaluations, benchmarking, and annual cycles, enhancing compensation practices across a diverse...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $125K *

Drive impactful compensation strategies and analytics that enhance employee experience through thoughtful program design, compliance, and operational efficiency across organizational structures while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $125K *

Champion innovative compensation strategies, ensuring data integrity and compliance while enhancing employee experience. Collaborate across units to execute compensation programs and evaluations that...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $125K *

Drive the strategic delivery of compensation programs, conduct job evaluations, and ensure compliance across multiple business units while enhancing compensation practices and employee experience in a...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $125K *

Join a team that fosters strategic compensation solutions to enhance employee experiences, ensuring compliance and data integrity while guiding best practices across multiple business units. Make an i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $125K *

Drive the development and execution of impactful compensation programs, ensuring data integrity and compliance while enhancing employee experiences across diverse business units. Leverage analytics an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of tax supervision by managing client engagements, providing expert tax planning for high-net-worth clients, and mentoring junior staff for success. Collaborate closely with leadershi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Deliver comprehensive tax solutions by supervising engagements for clients with complex structures, providing strategic advisory, and mentoring team members while ensuring quality service and complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving HR data excellence by ensuring accurate, trusted data governance and analytics solutions that support strategic workforce decisions across the organization, uniting HR, Data...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $99K *

Advance cash flow management by accurately applying payments and leading efficiency initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to support collection efforts while identifying automation opportunities...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $125K *

Take ownership of HR strategies in a fast-paced fintech environment, partnering with leaders to shape talent decisions, enhance performance culture, and drive data-driven employee initiatives across m...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Advance financial operations at a dynamic healthcare organization by leading accounting and payroll functions across multiple entities. Drive compliance, process improvement, and strategic insights wh...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Support project accounting by managing billings and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, collaborating with the project management team to maintain accurate financial records and audits whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading high-impact technology initiatives in cloud migrations and software upgrades while collaborating with stakeholders to drive innovative solutions and su...

2 weeks 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.