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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$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of tax strategies by leading a dynamic team in compliance, planning, and operations across North America, driving process improvements while ensuring adherence to regulations and maxi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to deliver hands-on HR support, optimizing employee experience and engagement while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across the full employee l...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $106K *

Unlock your potential as you manage access and security for diverse personnel, ensuring compliance and supporting operations through expert credentialing and identity management. Join us to enhance ou...

1 week ago

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

$66K - $106K *

Engage in comprehensive access management, ensuring secure account and credential handling for diverse personnel. Contribute to compliance and documentation efforts while supporting onboarding and off...

1 week ago

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

$134K - $175K *

Champion innovation in data architecture and engineering to drive scalable, enterprise-grade solutions that empower data-driven decision-making across the organization while fostering a culture of lea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Elevate global payroll operations and compliance for a scaling organization. Drive accuracy in payroll processing, tax regulations, and equity administration while designing scalable systems and devel...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of detailed tax preparation and compliance for diverse clients. Leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and navigate complex tax regulations, ensuring superior service a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing employee engagement and resolving conflicts with expertise. Leverage your HR knowledge to support the division's success and foster a positive workplace cultu...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $160K *

The PEPI CFO Services Associate at Alvarez & Marsal will work closely with private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role requires strong financial modeling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance financial strategies and support budget preparation for Navy programs. Leverage expertise to analyze risks and mentor junior analysts while ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $134K *

Drive operational excellence by leading payroll and benefits strategies within a unionized environment, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across systems and processes for enhan...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by taking ownership of our monthly close, AP, AR, and payroll operations. Partner with the Controller on technical accounting, leverage AI-powered automation, and report directl...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join us to manage tax processes by reviewing and preparing diverse tax returns, leading a team, and nurturing client relationships, all while delivering optimized tax solutions for various entities an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Engage in tax management by leading teams, preparing returns, and enhancing client relationships while developing innovative solutions to maximize tax benefits across diverse entities and industries...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional tax services. Oversee the tax process, manage client relationships, mentor staff, and ensure compliance while driving innovative solutions for di...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

The PEPI CFO Services Associate at Alvarez & Marsal will work closely with private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role requires strong financial modeling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

The PEPI CFO Services Associate at Alvarez & Marsal will work closely with private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role requires strong financial modeling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

The PEPI CFO Services Associate at Alvarez & Marsal will work closely with private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role requires strong financial modeling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

The PEPI CFO Services Associate at Alvarez & Marsal will work closely with private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role requires strong financial modeling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

The PEPI CFO Services Associate at Alvarez & Marsal will work closely with private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role requires strong financial modeling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

The PEPI CFO Services Associate at Alvarez & Marsal will work closely with private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies. This role requires strong financial modeling...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the employee experience by managing benefits, compensation, and absence programs. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and compliance, while improving internal p...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $108K *

Shape the future of employee benefits and compensation by managing program administration, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as a vital resource for stakeholders while enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K - $113K *

Take ownership of privacy management programs while collaborating across teams to enhance compliance and operationalize best practices. Leverage your expertise to guide privacy assessments, training...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$96K - $113K *

Elevate privacy standards by enhancing compliance and records management programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective privacy practices, provide expert advice, and lead staff training i...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.