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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$187K - $243K *

Drive global payroll operations and mobility programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee experiences. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and support the growth of a d...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $170K *

Shape the future of payroll operations by optimizing processes and leading a dynamic team focused on compliance, automation, and Workday integration, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $94K *

Unlock your potential by driving compensation strategies while enhancing overall HR initiatives within a collaborative and innovative manufacturing environment. Lead salary structures, market analyses...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to support advanced billing activities, ensuring compliance with client guidelines and efficient invoice processing while collaborating with attorneys and clients to enhance the re...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and employee engagement while driving process improvements and fostering professional development in a supportive environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Redefine payroll excellence as a Senior Payroll Coordinator, overseeing all in-house payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy through detailed processes while mentoring emerging talent in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Unlock your potential by managing employee life cycles, benefits, and pension inquiries while supporting Total Rewards initiatives in a dynamic healthcare environment. Join us to enhance HR operations...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive payroll excellence by managing end-to-end operations for North American employees, ensuring compliance, improving processes, and fostering team collaboration to enhance the overall employee expe...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead payroll operations across U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in processing. Collaborate with teams to enhance payroll systems and employee experiences while managing a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations across North America, ensuring accuracy and compliance while optimizing processes and enhancing team capabilities for a seamless employee experience...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming payroll processes across North America. Lead operations, ensure compliance, and drive enhancements while fostering growth and collaboration within a vibran...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing payroll operations across North America, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing. Collaborate to enhance systems and user experience while overseeing audits, r...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in overseeing payroll operations for 22,000+ team members, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing a team. Drive improvements and serve as a key resource for complex payroll ma...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $105K *

Drive growth by engaging with small and mid-sized businesses to deliver tailored payroll solutions. Collaborate closely with management to achieve sales targets while developing valuable client relati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you prospect and present payroll solutions, closing deals with small to mid-sized businesses. Engage with clients, deliver value, and set your own schedule in a commission-drive...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion payroll accuracy and compliance by overseeing the payroll team, ensuring timely processing, training staff, and maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. Drive process improv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $166K *

Empower your career as a Payroll Tax Manager, overseeing compliance with federal and state tax regulations. This role involves managing payroll tax filings, conducting tax research, and collaborating...

Yesterday

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

$85K - $115K *

Manage and lead a high-performing payroll team, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for diverse clients while resolving issues and contributing to strategic decision-making...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at payroll management, overseeing end-to-end processes for US teams while enhancing workflows and compliance. This role requires expertise in managing payroll systems and addressin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $111K *

Lead the charge in end-to-end payroll processing and compliance across U.S., Canada, and select European regions while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll deli...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate global payroll excellence by managing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving system improvements. Lead a dedicated team while fostering employee support in a hybrid environment...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $167K *

Transform payroll operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure timely, accurate employee compensation while maintaining compliance with regulations. Drive continuous improvements and serve as a vi...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $85K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations for North America, overseeing a team to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while enhancing controls and compliance across U.S. and Canadian payroll system...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Drive payroll and benefits administration excellence while ensuring compliance, supporting executive benefit programs, and maintaining confidentiality. Empower organizational success through analytica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $98K *

Join the team as a Payroll Coordinator, managing comprehensive payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate reporting for various district employees while contributing to a supporti...

3 weeks ago

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

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.