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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$130K - $140K *

Join a team that drives financial performance through robust analysis and strategic communication. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and operational initiatives to enhance profitability and support growt...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Join an innovative team to manage financial activities, drive performance, and influence growth initiatives across a diverse portfolio. Utilize strong analytical skills to prepare reports, identify im...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive tax, assurance, and advisory services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize client engagements while mentoring and guiding junior staff in a...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting information security operations, ensuring the integrity of sensitive data, implementing protective measures, and enhancing security protocols to safeguard organizational...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Manage and lead the accounts payable team, ensuring efficient invoice processing and compliance. Build vendor relationships while streamlining workflows and resolving discrepancies in a collaborative...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $181K *

Strategize enterprise risk initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance organizational maturity in risk management practices through actionable insigh...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $184K *

Join a team that's driving financial systems transformation and policy compliance. Oversee the optimization of financial operations while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance data integr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $197K *

Unlock potential by leading complex aerospace programs, ensuring effective project management, risk oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve key national missions within budget and sc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Innovate tax strategies and lead a talented team while managing compliance, planning, and audits, to optimize the company’s tax position and ensure accurate reporting across multiple jurisdictions...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $160K *

Optimize labor compliance processes for certified payroll projects, ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. Collaborate with teams to assess risks, implement corrective actions, and maint...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex marketing projects, ensuring delivery from initiation to implementation. Guide junior team members, foster relationships with stakeholders, and navigate challenges...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $106K *

Manage and maintain the organization's Directory Services and PKI, ensuring system compatibility and security. Provide high-level support while implementing standards across operating systems and soft...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Execute comprehensive litigation support in IP cases, managing case elements from initiation to trial. Mentor junior paralegals, ensure compliance with court rules, and handle discovery, showcasing ex...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of IT and Finance. Leverage your expertise in CCH Tagetik to administer, configure, and enhance financial platforms, collaborating closely with cross-functional...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$59K - $103K *

Take ownership of Fixed Assets accounting under IFRS, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading M&A integration efforts. Collaborate cross-functionally to validate asset data, implement processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $170K *

Unlock your potential as an IP Litigation Paralegal, managing complex cases from start to finish. Collaborate with attorneys and clients while maintaining confidentiality and contributing to impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $197K *

Unlock potential by driving technical pre-sales support and leading POC evaluations for complex opportunities. Utilize your identity management expertise to craft tailored solutions that meet customer...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that values meticulous financial reporting and analytics. As a key player, you'll contribute to reconciliations, general ledger analysis, and process improvements while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Champion global compensation and benefits initiatives, streamline processes, and ensure compliance, while driving competitive total rewards programs aligned with business goals and market standards...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Manage and enhance critical servicing platforms, driving operational stability and improvement while collaborating effectively with multiple business units to optimize workflows and support corporate...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$170K - $200K *

Optimize project delivery in water and wastewater sectors, driving multiple initiatives from initiation to completion while ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence, all within a collaborative t...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team where you'll manage financial analysis and support procurement processes for advanced amphibious programs, ensuring effective resource allocation and executi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $216K *

Take ownership of program management excellence by overseeing multiple projects, ensuring alignment with quality standards, and delivering effective technical guidance to the team while managing budge...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $134K *

Join a team that's dedicated to guiding clients through complex tax landscapes. You will advise on corporate tax strategies, enhance compliance, and optimize profitability while leading client service...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Transform user experience by optimizing billing systems and AR workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the financial operation and adapt to evolving business needs while serving as an adv...

3 weeks 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.