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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$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of finance by overseeing fixed assets and ensuring accurate revenue management. Leverage your analytical skills to support compliance and efficient financial reporting while collabora...

Woodbridge, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of employee relations by leading investigations, coaching leaders, and ensuring policy compliance across diverse teams. Drive a collaborative, positive workplace culture through strat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $374K *

Champion project excellence by leading cross-functional teams and delivering top-notch consulting services to clients, while driving business development and continuous improvement initiatives to achi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by driving the optimization of HRIS, focusing on Workday's Absence and Benefits modules. Collaborate with HR teams to ensure data integrity, conduct training, and troubleshoot sy...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $208K *

Discover a dynamic role where you enhance enterprise security by implementing cutting-edge Privileged Access Management solutions, ensuring seamless integration across cloud platforms while collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting a thriving manufacturing plant. You'll align HR initiatives with business goals while managing employee relations and driving continuo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress by enhancing talent acquisition strategies and employer branding, managing full-cycle recruitment, and developing campus initiatives to attract top talent, while collaborating with...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$207K - $374K *

Take ownership of diverse projects by guiding clients through all phases, leveraging expertise in SDLC and consulting methodologies, while enhancing business opportunities through effective team manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $374K *

Shape all project phases, manage client interactions, and deliver solutions for government contracting, while supporting consulting teams and developing methodologies to enhance service delivery and b...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$207K - $374K *

Unlock potential by managing complex consulting projects, guiding teams, and building client relationships to deliver innovative solutions in the government contracting sector...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$207K - $374K *

Lead impactful projects by collaborating with clients to ensure effective delivery and exceptional service throughout all project phases, particularly in consulting for the government contracting indu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's responsible for the successful deployment of innovative payment solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring timely executio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless terminal deployments and coordinating successful EMV payment solution rollouts across client facilities while collaborating closely with internal team...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $115K *

Optimize tax compliance and reporting across complex cross-border operations. Collaborate with finance teams and external partners to enhance tax efficiency and support strategic initiatives in a hybr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $123K *

Join a team that's optimizing finance and HR systems to enhance operations across the school district. You'll manage software, support personnel processes, and collaborate on system integrations for i...

2 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Transform your career as a Senior Workday Analyst, driving HR innovation and optimizing performance, learning, and talent solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance user experience and levera...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $162K *

Lead the charge in crafting comprehensive compensation strategies that enhance organizational effectiveness while aligning with best practices and governance, serving as a trusted advisor across diver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Transform financial strategy by managing budgets and forecasts, analyzing models, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize financial performance and drive insights for decision-making at an exe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in tax management and advisory. Lead client engagements, manage a dedicated team and drive firm growth. Bring your expertise to enhance client relationships...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of science as a Senior Contracts Specialist, managing complex IT contracts and negotiations. Join a dedicated team supporting global health through effective procurement strategies an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $117K *

Optimize financial operations by overseeing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting reporting efforts while guiding junior staff and ensuring accurate financial statements to e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to financial reporting and compliance for government contracts, overseeing budget management and reimbursement processes while collaborating with program directors to drive effici...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Oversee configuration management for military projects, ensuring compliance and innovation. Collaborate on data management strategies and support logistics, engineering, and technical areas across mul...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $144K *

Execute client engagement strategies to drive sales growth through tailored solutions, leveraging deep industry knowledge to meet the needs of mid-large enterprises while maintaining high activity sta...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional support as a payroll tax expert, tackling complex tax issues and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to optimize processes, drive proactive reviews, and create playbooks th...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.