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 - $110K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines with PySpark for large-scale data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data quality in...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Innovate with a seasoned Big Data Specialist to design, develop, and optimize large-scale data solutions within the Hadoop Ecosystem, ensuring efficient data management and collaboration with cross-fu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Advance your career as an Informatica Administrator Specialist, overseeing data integration and ensuring optimal performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to support cloud initiatives and manage sec...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Engage with a dynamic FP&A team to drive data analysis, forecasting, and reporting efforts, partnering with cross-functional leaders while supporting strategic initiatives in a fast-paced fintech envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Transform financial analysis and forecasting processes in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven insights and support impactful strategic initiativ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $135K *

Manage all payroll processing operations, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations while leading a team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services for a growing organization. Drive proce...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $92K *

Optimize investment accounting processes by reconciling complex transactions and implementing efficient reporting systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficie...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $106K *

Manage SAP Security support for diverse applications, ensuring compliance and providing expert consultative guidance for security processes across SAP environments, including ECC and GRC. Collaborate...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Champion analytical excellence by resolving complex accounting issues, providing timely and accurate financial information, and fostering collaborative relationships within the Joint Venture Accountin...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $125K *

Join a team that's empowering organizations through innovative D365 CE solutions. As a pivotal technical expert, you'll design and support CRM integrations, driving efficiency in Sales, Service, and M...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $162K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing innovative data solutions for diverse clients. Collaborate with cutting-edge technologies and teams to transform raw data into actionable insights that...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $162K *

Unlock data potential by designing and optimizing cutting-edge solutions for diverse clients, collaborating with stakeholders and enhancing your technical consulting expertise in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $162K *

Develop innovative data solutions to transform raw data into insights that drive business growth. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance technical skills while delivering exceptional client-facing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $162K *

Analyze and design modern data solutions leveraging Microsoft technologies to turn raw data into actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate client analytics capabilities...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform client success by leading and mentoring a dynamic team of consultants and project managers, overseeing project delivery, and implementing best practices to optimize performance and achieve m...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Champion financial clarity and operational excellence as you lead accounting processes, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide insightful financial analysis to drive strategic decision-making across...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$60K - $103K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing energy efficiency in the commercial sector. Manage existing projects, recruit participants, and drive program success by providing technical assistance and fo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$77K - $139K *

Transform labor relations by analyzing agreements, advising management, and ensuring compliance while navigating complex negotiations. Develop strategies to handle union activities effectively, enhanc...

1 week ago

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

$77K - $139K *

Address labor relations complexities as you provide guidance, analysis, and expertise to management and employees. Lead negotiation discussions, facilitate communication, and ensure compliance with co...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Manage and lead construction projects, overseeing a team to deliver client-focused results while ensuring efficiency and strategic alignment with organizational objectives. Drive business development...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$114K - $136K *

Help us provide expert retirement counseling, ensuring compliance and guidance for employees on federal benefits. Collaborate with teams to process applications and deliver tailored support for a seam...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by collaborating with hiring leaders to source and attract top-tier talent. Leverage innovative strategies to build a diverse candidate pipeline while navigating th...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $95K *

Support advanced procurement operations by generating reports, optimizing workflows, and ensuring data accuracy. Collaborate with key stakeholders to maintain compliance and elevate procurement docume...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K *

Join us to lead the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, managing a team to optimize processes and controls. Collaborate cross-functionally, enhance supplier relations, and drive technology adoption, ensuring st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $181K *

Play a key role in optimizing the Workday platform, focusing on Benefits and Advanced Compensation while enhancing Core HCM processes. Collaborate across teams to streamline operations, drive solution...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.