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 *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in HR Systems, optimizing processes and supporting analytics. Collaborate with IT to enhance system efficiency, manage data integrity, and lead continuous improve...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate security standards by proactively monitoring and enhancing vulnerability management, threat detection, and compliance across cloud and enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functiona...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, ensuring seamless integration and delivering impactful business results through effective financial...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across corporate functions, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity and reduce costs, while col...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Transform project management efficacy while collaborating with state and local governments. Leverage your accounting and auditing expertise to enhance operational performance through detailed analysis...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$138K - $160K *

Take ownership of complex technical accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Lead the preparation of financial statements and audits while enhancing processes for sc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic tax team driving compliance and planning across federal, state, and local tax matters. Collaborate closely with various departments to enhance processes while ensuring accuracy in all o...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $110K *

Empower your career by managing U.S. tax compliance and planning. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and drive improvements, while navigating complex regulations across federal and st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Transform global accounts payable processes by driving operational excellence, enhancing vendor relations, and implementing continuous improvements while ensuring compliance with financial standards a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $161K *

Transform security operations as a Senior Industrial Security Specialist, driving compliance and supporting classified programs through effective collaboration, training, and procedural development in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive revenue by managing the sales cycle to senior finance executives across various industries, building relationships and converting leads to opportunities with team support. Your expertise in B2B...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $205K *

Shape the future of finance operations by transforming core accounting processes through SAP S/4HANA. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and ent...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $189K *

Drive finance transformation as an SAP ERP Consultant, leveraging your expertise in SAP S/4HANA to streamline core accounting processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $205K *

Join us to transform finance operations with SAP S/4HANA, leveraging your expertise to deliver solutions that enhance decision-making and efficiency for CFOs and controllers across diverse teams in a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $189K *

Engage with finance leaders to transform core accounting operations and implement SAP S/4HANA solutions. Leverage strong consulting skills to improve finance processes, deliver effective solutions, an...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $205K *

Engage with finance stakeholders to transform accounting processes using SAP S/4HANA. Leverage finance expertise to design solutions, analyze data, and collaborate with teams while providing guidance...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $205K *

Engage with finance leaders and implement SAP S/4HANA solutions. Leverage deep financial expertise to design solutions, analyze data, and support transformation initiatives while collaborating across...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $205K *

Join a team that's transforming finance operations through SAP S/4HANA. Engage with stakeholders, design end-to-end Finance solutions, and leverage your expertise in SAP configurations to drive enterp...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $164K *

Unlock finance transformation by leveraging deep SAP S/4HANA expertise to optimize accounting operations, drive value, and guide clients through innovative finance solutions with cross-functional coll...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $205K *

Drive financial transformation programs by leveraging SAP S/4HANA expertise, engaging stakeholders, and delivering scalable solutions that optimize finance operations and enhance decision-making capab...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $164K *

Join us to transform finance operations using SAP S/4HANA! Leverage your SAP expertise to deliver scalable finance solutions, engage with stakeholders, and coach teams while improving client value in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$63K - $189K *

Collaborate with finance teams to transform core operations on SAP S/4HANA. Leverage functional expertise in GL, AP, AR, and Asset Accounting to design solutions, conduct testing, and deliver strategi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $205K *

Unlock potential by delivering SAP S/4HANA Finance transformations, combining deep functional expertise with effective consulting and collaboration. Drive enterprise value, enhance financial processes...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $205K *

Help us drive transformation in finance by delivering SAP S/4HANA solutions that enhance CFO engagement and optimize finance operations across business functions. Collaborate with diverse teams to ali...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Engineer innovative internal communication strategies that engage employees and clients. Craft compelling content using various media, ensuring clarity and collaboration with diverse stakeholders acro...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.