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 - $130K *

Optimize executive compensation programs through robust analysis and governance, driving alignment with business strategy and regulatory compliance while partnering with key stakeholders to deliver da...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$55K - $115K *

Drive your career forward by expanding our client base and enhancing relationships in the Human Resource Services sector, utilizing innovative sales strategies to meet client needs and increase compan...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving supply chain excellence by overseeing order fulfillment, ensuring timely deliveries, and acting as the primary contact for customers and logistics, while fostering continuou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by leading data mapping and conversion initiatives to enhance operational excellence. As a subject matter expert, you'll optimize workflows and provide strategic insights on fin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing HR functions, overseeing full-cycle recruitment, and fostering positive employee relations while ensuring compliance with labor laws and policies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$82K - $153K *

Elevate your career by ensuring compliance with government property regulations. Manage property control systems, oversee audits, and support the alignment of operations with FAR standards to ensure a...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Advance your career by leading a major healthcare construction project, managing a budget of up to $50 million. This role offers growth to General Manager, driving team success and client relationship...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $175K *

Lead the charge in establishing a Private Sector Clearance Program, ensuring compliance with security directives through personnel security investigations and adjudication support within a federal env...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$73K - $92K *

Help us ensure quality and compliance by conducting technical audits and inspections across maintenance tasks. Collaborate with Property Managers to enhance processes and uphold industry standards for...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $88K *

Drive the optimization of Workday HRIS and Payroll Systems, ensuring data accuracy and enhancing functionalities through collaboration with HR, IT, and external partners. Lead user support and continu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $88K *

Play a key role in enhancing Workday HRIS & Payroll systems, ensuring compliance, system integrity, and efficient payroll processing while collaborating with HR, IT, and vendors to drive continuous im...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Innovate by leveraging your financial systems expertise to enhance business processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to provide critical data support, manage system configurations, and drive efficien...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $100K *

Innovate financial systems support by leveraging expertise in ERP configurations, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance business processes, drive efficiency, and ensure accurate repo...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to driving operational excellence in HR. As a key partner with leadership, leverage strong HR fundamentals to elevate employee experience, build impactful relationships, a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$146K - $234K *

Innovate and secure cutting-edge software solutions, leveraging advanced security techniques to enhance performance and reliability. Collaborate with teams to mitigate vulnerabilities, ensuring robust...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Champion inventory and materials management for clinical trials in cancer immunotherapy. Oversee planning and readiness activities, ensuring efficient supply flow and collaboration across teams for se...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Support and optimize Oracle ERP applications while collaborating across Finance and Supply Chain. Analyze and resolve complex issues, ensuring smooth integration and providing expertise to both techni...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing SAP integrations across enterprise applications. Contribute to the design, implementation, and optimization of robust integration solutions while providing technical lead...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career by leading SAP integration projects and solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement robust integration technologies for enterprise applicat...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by collaborating across diverse human resources functions, enhancing recruiting practices, managing employee relations, and spearheading HR programs while providing support to multipl...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $166K *

Shape software solutions by leveraging multi-disciplinary team skills to transform operational needs into actionable system requirements, while utilizing modern development methodologies to enhance pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your finance career by managing production budgets and forecasting for sports projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and transparency while leading a dedicated te...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$104K - $166K *

Lead the charge in developing detailed software requirements while working in a multi-disciplinary team. Utilize your expertise in modern development processes and communications protocols to tackle o...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping international tax strategies and driving solutions. Lead complex engagements, collaborate with experts, and mentor future leaders while navigating diverse global tax challen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $98K *

Drive organizational success by leading records management initiatives, conducting comprehensive assessments, and ensuring compliance with policies, all while enhancing data accessibility and protecti...

1 week 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.