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 - $120K *

Inspire financial success as you provide expert tax services, enhancing client relationships and ensuring compliance. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment to drive impactful solutions tailored to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Elevate project success by overseeing financials, ensuring compliance, and driving efficient collaboration across teams. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in dynamic environments, this role is your...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K *

Champion project efficiency by managing documentation, vendor relations, and billing. Oversee customer orders and maintain communication on shipments while supporting team initiatives in a dynamic off...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K *

Support and manage the project lifecycle by coordinating with vendors, tracking shipments, and ensuring accurate billing. Provide exceptional service to customers while promoting company processes and...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $88K *

Transform office operations by managing daily functions, executing onboarding, and supporting recruitment. Build systems to scale while ensuring a positive candidate experience and maintaining a colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$500K+*

Help us enhance customer experience as a Technical Support Specialist, ensuring fast resolutions and maintaining essential client relationships. You will play a key role in optimizing our support oper...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $112K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for Maintenance, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and insightful reporting across all ADUSA brands to drive operational decisions and enhanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $112K *

Unlock potential by delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting. Collaborate closely with Maintenance organizations to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions, ensuring top-ti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of employment compliance by providing expert guidance on complex employee relations, conducting sensitive investigations, and advising leadership on best practices and legal requireme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $140K *

Transform HR operations and employee experience across STX Americas. Lead talent acquisition, streamline HR processes, and cultivate a strong office culture while acting as a strategic partner to seni...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $115K *

Champion accuracy in financial reporting by managing complex general ledger activities, ensuring compliance, and supporting audits while collaborating with a dynamic finance team to achieve organizati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Optimize payroll operations across diverse Canadian locations, ensuring compliance with regulations while mentoring teams and improving processes. Collaborate closely with HR and oversee accurate payr...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $105K *

Elevate your career as a Billing Specialist, driving accurate invoicing and financial processes for a dynamic law firm, while collaborating with legal teams to enhance billing efficiency and client sa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing benefits programs by managing strategy, operations, and compliance, while driving improvements through collaboration with partners and ensuring a superior experience for s...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in translating financial data into actionable insights, driving improvements and optimizing processes while engaging with senior management and fostering relationships across departmen...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize procurement processes, ensuring high-quality outcomes for complex commodities while supporting new product development and driving global supplier per...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Tackle public-sector collections challenges and streamline order-to-cash processes. Collaborate across teams to reduce payment blockers, enhance cash flow predictability, and improve government invoic...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Advance strategic initiatives by leading complex projects and fostering collaboration across teams. Utilize analytic insights to drive performance and growth in Middle Markets and Small Business, whil...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead strategic initiatives and optimize performance for Middle Markets and Small Business segments, fostering relationships across teams. Harness analytical skills to deliver insights that drive growt...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role that combines strategic planning, performance tracking, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance growth in Middle Markets and Small Business sectors...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Drive growth by managing complex programs and fostering partnerships that enhance sales performance and execution in Middle Markets and Small Business units through strategic analytics and effective r...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading strategic programs that enhance performance and drive growth in Middle Markets and Small Business lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and foste...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive strategic planning and performance initiatives for Middle Markets, fostering cross-functional relationships and enhancing sales through analytical insights. Lead complex projects while supportin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives as you manage complex programs and drive business performance, leveraging analytics and relationship-building to enhance sales growth for Middle Markets and Small Busine...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Empower the organization by advancing compensation capabilities and analytics. Collaborate with leadership to refine job architectures, improve data quality, and utilize AI for effective decision-maki...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.