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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$117K - $175K *

Deliver exceptional customer value by guiding clients through effective HR technology solutions and maximizing their Workday investment. Engage collaboratively to provide insightful recommendations an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $200K *

Champion innovative technology procurement strategies, driving high-value deals and optimizing software agreements with key vendors while managing the contract lifecycle and aligning negotiations with...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $200K *

Manage end-to-end technology procurement, leading negotiations for software agreements and optimizing vendor contracts to support strategic business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to align...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $109K *

Lead payroll processing in a dynamic multi-union environment while overseeing coordination, scheduling, and delegation of tasks. Ensure compliance with procedures and contribute to maintaining confide...

Nanaimo, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver superior legal and business research services, collaborating with clients across various practice areas, ensuring timely and effective information solutions while optimi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Optimize research processes by delivering comprehensive legal and non-legal support to Knowledge Services Clients, utilizing diverse resources across various practice areas while ensuring efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Join our team to provide expert legal and non-legal research services, assisting lawyers and staff while leveraging diverse resources, technology, and strategies to deliver timely and cost-effective s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Transform your research skills into impactful legal support by providing comprehensive, timely, and customized assistance across various practice areas while collaborating closely with a dedicated Kno...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful legal and non-legal research support for diverse practice areas. Collaborate with Knowledge Services Clients, ensuring efficient access to critical information while enhancing overall...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Transform knowledge services by providing advanced legal and non-legal research to support diverse clients. Collaborate across teams, leverage technology, and ensure quality deliverables while keeping...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Deliver expert legal and non-legal research to support firm lawyers and staff across various practice areas. Collaborate with the Knowledge Services team to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in del...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing business application support and user training. You'll optimize system functionality, collaborate with departments, and ensure data integrity to meet ongoing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage the full-cycle recruiting for technical and leadership roles, collaborating with leadership to enhance sourcing strategies and ensure a top-tier candidate experience throughout the hiring proce...

4 weeks ago

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

$79K - $132K *

Play a key role in leading process engineering initiatives to optimize operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality, data-driven improvements, and mentoring team members while aligning efforts with s...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage the full HR employee relations cycle, guiding leaders and employees through complex situations. Enhance workplace culture, ensure compliance, and support performance management while fostering...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $114K *

Elevate your career as you engage in securing legal rights for facility placements, managing permits, easements, and leases in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, while contributing to successful...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$93K - $110K *

Engage in complex employee relations matters, providing expert guidance and support across multiple locations. Collaborate with HR teams to enhance investigation practices, manage sensitive cases, and...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $156K *

Lead the optimization of internal Compute services, ensuring efficient IT operations across the Americas Hub. Collaborate with teams to enhance service levels, resolve complex issues, and manage criti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $156K *

Help us manage and optimize complex Compute services within our IT Operations team, driving efficiency and performance across critical infrastructure and service delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $156K *

Transform IT operations by managing complex Compute services and infrastructure, leading teams to enhance performance and efficiency, and overseeing critical day-to-day activities within a large-scale...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $156K *

Transform compute operations by leading complex projects, optimizing processes, and enhancing service delivery within the internal IT infrastructure team, ensuring high performance, compliance, and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $156K *

Manage the delivery of high-level compute services, ensuring optimal infrastructure operations across multiple sites while leading a team to improve processes and resolve complex challenges...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $156K *

Drive the efficiency of internal IT operations, managing Compute services across the AMERICAS Hub. Lead improvements in technology and processes while ensuring optimal service performance and complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $137K *

Join a team that's committed to operational excellence in Compute Services. Leverage your expertise to ensure high availability, improve processes, and influence technology advancements within a globa...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $137K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in a global IT environment. Leverage your expertise in compute services to enhance security, reliability, and performance while making impactful impro...

Moncton, NBIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.