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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$100K - $125K *

Pioneer advanced compensation analytics and strategies to enhance data integrity and modern practices. Collaborate with leadership to refine job architecture and deliver insightful reporting while emb...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Lead the charge in advancing compensation strategies, analytics, and data integrity in a dynamic environment. Partner closely with stakeholders to enhance job architecture and implement modern, AI-ena...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focusing on governance, risk, and compliance programs. Collaborate with teams across the organization to enhance security policies and compliance readiness whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K *

Drive the design and administration of benefits programs while enhancing employee wellness initiatives. Collaborate with the Talent and Culture team to ensure effective strategies align with organizat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Help us enhance sales and use tax compliance by conducting advanced research, supporting audits, and collaborating with clients on innovative tax solutions. Your expertise will drive operational impro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that streamlines financial processes, ensuring accuracy in wire transactions and month-end closings while maintaining compliance with industry standards and internal protocols...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $179K *

Empower our team by leading contract management efforts, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence while mentoring a talented group of contract professionals to achieve optimal performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $110K *

Join a dynamic accounting team to enhance financial processes, manage full-cycle accounting, and drive business collaboration for accurate reporting in a fast-paced environment. Take charge of complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $110K *

Join a dynamic finance team, shaping scalable accounting processes and driving efficiency across multiple business units while ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced envi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$114K - $194K *

Unlock your potential by managing global contingent labor sourcing and procurement. Foster collaboration across teams, analyze market data, and drive strategic improvements in this impactful senior pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K *

Manage operational analysis and logistics coordination to enhance productivity for the Executive Director's office. Collaborate on administrative processes and support personnel functions within a tea...

1 week ago

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

$89K *

Support organizational effectiveness by providing logistics coordination, operational analysis, and administrative assistance. Drive asset management and personnel support functions to enhance product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Transform decision-making by leading financial planning and analytics efforts. Oversee reporting, data governance, and deliver actionable insights for stakeholders to drive performance, profitability...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading financial planning and analysis initiatives, overseeing reporting and forecasting, and driving data-driven insights to enhance pricing, profitability, and growth across pra...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Take ownership of financial planning and analysis initiatives, driving performance analytics and providing actionable insights through data integrity and proactive reporting. Elevate business intellig...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at a leading intelligence center by driving software innovation, enhancing digital transformation, and collaborating with teams to deliver impactful solutions while mentoring futur...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $151K *

Grow your impact in our Accounting Advisory practice, working with dynamic clients. Utilize your expertise in financial reporting and operational accounting to design solutions, foster innovation, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial insights into strategic action, overseeing planning and performance analytics to enhance profitability and growth. Drive data integrity and empower decision-m...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional support and development for RightAngle applications. Collaborate with users and teams, manage projects effectively, and enhance functionalities with SQL expert...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $124K *

Champion fund intake accounting operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely reporting while leading a high-performing team and collaborating across departments for continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $134K *

Inspire workforce transformation by leading HR and payroll initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent management strategies for diverse clients across vario...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Advance financial integrity by managing IFRS compliance and project cost analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance internal controls, financial reporting, and project closure in a d...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $123K *

Champion complex revenue recognition by providing technical accounting expertise under ASC 606, collaborating across functions to evaluate customer arrangements while enhancing operational processes i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $153K *

Shape the future of Workday configurations as you lead impactful solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage payroll, absence, and time tracking processes while ensuring data integrity and seam...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $165K *

Contribute to renewable energy growth by identifying, evaluating, and executing business development opportunities in utility-scale projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams and fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.