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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$80K - $95K *

Support project management and business operations by coordinating data and reporting across capital projects, enhancing decision-making, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic industrial environment. E...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $88K *

Champion financial planning by leading budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate with leadership to support decision-making and drive efficiencies across various funding sources, ensuring comp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Tackle advanced automation challenges as a Process Control Specialist, driving system reliability and innovation in manufacturing processes. Collaborate globally to enhance operational safety and effi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze budgets, forecast financials, and develop metrics that facilitate informed decision-making for the Elections Department. Play a key role in enhancing financial operation...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in Middle Office solutions, overseeing quality control and guiding junior staff while handling complex transactions and enhancing operational workflows...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $340K *

Lead the charge in global tax provision management by preparing, analyzing, and improving ASC 740 processes while collaborating across teams to enhance efficiencies and compliance in tax accounting fu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $340K *

Transform the global tax provision process as a Tax Provision Manager, utilizing your ASC 740 expertise to prepare, review, and enhance tax calculations and disclosures, while collaborating with cross...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Drive success by leading HR initiatives, crafting policies, and managing payroll. Collaborate with management for talent acquisition and employee relations, ensuring programs align with strategic goal...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing HR operations by processing transactions, supporting onboarding, and ensuring a smooth employee lifecycle. Collaborate across departments and contribute to mean...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic tax team managing diverse client portfolios while providing strategic tax compliance and planning solutions. Elevate client relationships and empower staff development in a fast-paced...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team to support predevelopment activities through collaboration with key stakeholders in real estate, engineering, and operations, ensuring successful project execution and alignment wi...

Yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage with clients by closing sales and driving business growth within a defined territory. You will develop strategic relationships, manage multiple sales processes, and be supported with training a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by closing sales and winning new business in a dynamic environment. Engage with HR leaders, assess needs, and deliver top-tier solutions while achieving personal and team sales goa...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive compensation strategies across Americas and EMEA, offering expert advice and solutions that enhance talent attraction, retention, and internal equity, while ensuring market alignment and complia...

Whitby, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform compensation strategies across Americas and EMEA by providing expert advice and solutions that enhance workforce equity, retention, and performance in a collaborative environment with busine...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive strategic compensation solutions across Americas and EMEA. Collaborate with leaders to enhance pay decisions, equity, and workforce outcomes while ensuring practical recommendations that align w...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $144K *

Join a collaborative team to enhance corporate compliance programs and support labor and employment compliance efforts across North America, driving ethical standards and effective investigation proce...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Engage with us to drive strategic recruitment efforts, build talent pipelines, and influence hiring decisions. Leverage your expertise in talent acquisition to identify top candidates and ensure a sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining talent acquisition by consulting with leaders to create effective hiring strategies and delivering an exceptional candidate experience while building a robust pipeline of...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$109K - $150K *

Support and enhance cost accounting practices to ensure accurate financial reporting and inventory valuation. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve complex issues and improve methodologies, while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic finance leader driving global financial operations, compliance, and growth. Ideal for a seasoned professional with expertise in budgeting, risk management, and techn...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $191K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance our Workday HRIS. Drive configuration and implementation of AI features while ensuring data integrity, collaborating on solutions to streamline HR operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape revenue operations by owning billing and deal execution as we scale. Collaborate directly with leadership to create efficient workflows and ensure data integrity, transforming our back-office pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $120K *

Advance operations of US sites by ensuring compliance with global standards, optimizing workplace efficiency, managing service providers, and enhancing employee satisfaction through effective collabor...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Transform client engagement as a Lead Implementation Specialist, driving complex technical projects and solutions while mentoring junior team members. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.