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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$75K - $90K *

Unlock strategic support in a dynamic legal environment, driving efficiency and collaboration across complex corporate transactions. Join a top-performing team to develop skills and elevate client ser...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Tackle software development challenges by designing and optimizing applications, collaborating with technical teams to meet business objectives and enhance user experiences, while leading projects und...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $106K *

The Field Support Services, Senior Associate provides on-site technical support to maintain, repair, and configure IT and communications systems in operational environments. This role involves assisti...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $92K *

Transform grant management by ensuring compliance and effective financial oversight. Leverage your accounting expertise to empower school sites with training while optimizing budget processes and repo...

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Drive your career as a trusted HR partner for Sales and Marketing leaders by enhancing team dynamics, shaping people strategies, and ensuring compliance. Influence high-impact decisions while fosterin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Join as a vital HR partner to Sales and Marketing, guiding leadership on people strategies, enhancing engagement, and driving team effectiveness while navigating cross-functional collaboration. Build...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $126K *

Accelerate your career by leading strategic HR initiatives in a dynamic environment. This role offers exposure to diverse HR functions, driving innovative solutions while serving as a key business par...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $126K *

Partner with us to drive HR initiatives across multi-site locations, enhancing employee engagement and performance. You will oversee diverse HR functions, acting as a change agent in a dynamic environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $133K *

Optimize your career as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, where you'll enhance financial operations, handle vendor relations, support reconciliation processes, and drive improvements across the AP...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $102K *

Unlock potential by driving advanced research and data analysis initiatives that inform strategic decision-making and enhance institutional effectiveness across the organization, providing senior lead...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$70K - $95K *

Drive strategic financial insights by supporting Engineering and IT leadership. Manage budgets, forecasts, and analyses that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency in a fast-paced technolo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to innovative financial management, ensuring compliance, and enhancing decision-making for nonprofit partners. This pivotal role involves hands-on training, financial anal...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing financial reporting systems. Manage the administration and support of the electronic expense and invoice system while collaborating with end users to enhance operations a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive client satisfaction and retention through strategic initiatives while leveraging technology and customer service excellence. Collaborate across functions to ensure effecti...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's driven by data, analyzing and optimizing client transactions. Leverage your skills to improve data processes and reporting while collaborating with multiple teams to enhance operati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $99K *

Join us in shaping the future of financial planning and analysis! Lead forecasting cycles, deliver insights to drive performance, and partner with marketing leaders to enhance strategic decision-makin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Drive seamless integrations of innovative software solutions, translating customer requirements into high-performing systems. Take ownership and influence technical direction while ensuring adherence...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Transform global tax operations by driving process improvements and automation. Collaborate with teams worldwide, enhancing financial reporting and compliance with cutting-edge technologies while ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $99K *

Help us elevate business performance through strategic financial partnerships, advanced modeling, and insightful analysis. Collaborate closely with Marketing leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Architect financial processes to ensure compliance and accuracy in grant accounting. Engage with program teams for performance analysis while managing multi-source funding and delivering insightful fi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $105K *

Join a team that optimizes financial performance by overseeing grant accounting, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes for diverse funding sources. Collaborate closely with program ma...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Inspire operational excellence by leading D365 system enhancements, driving complex configurations and optimizations to ensure seamless business functions in a global IT landscape...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Champion regulatory strategies for nuclear project licensing, guiding both clients and teams through national and international compliance, and delivering high-quality submissions to ensure successful...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $111K *

Contribute to payroll operations by ensuring accurate bi-weekly payroll processing, timely data entry, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. Play a key role in enhancing payroll workfl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team supporting financial planning and cost control on major infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure reliable financial management and informed decisio...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.