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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$87K - $107K *

Champion labor relations by fostering partnerships, guiding policy compliance, and resolving employee issues through effective communication, ensuring a motivated and high-performing workforce in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Elevate your career by joining our Payroll team to drive compliance, enhance processes, and ensure accuracy in payroll tax management. Contribute to team success, support audits, and leverage your exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of multi-state payroll operations, ensuring accurate and compliant execution throughout the employee lifecycle. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver a reliab...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $106K *

Shape the future of payroll processing by ensuring accurate, timely salary disbursements while maintaining compliance with regulations and enhancing systems. Collaborate across departments to streamli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $142K *

Unlock potential by driving HR technology solutions that enhance payroll, absence, and time tracking. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensure compliance, and deliver high...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $121K *

Champion payroll excellence by processing semi-monthly payroll for 600+ employees, ensuring compliance, managing timesheets, and supporting the broader payroll team with precision and attention to det...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations for over 8,000 employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy while driving team performance and fostering a supportive culture aimed at contin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to manage multi-state payroll tax compliance, ensuring accuracy in reporting and remittance while partnering with key stakeholders to enhance payroll operati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $152K *

Lead global payroll operations across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely processing while managing audits and payroll-related documentation. Drive policy improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Deliver seamless payroll operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy across US and Canada. Lead a global team, optimize processes, and become the expert in Oracle Payroll, driving performance an...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Lead payroll operations ensuring accurate processing for U.S. and Canada, managing teams and compliance. Serve as the trusted payroll advisor while driving process improvements and collaborating acros...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead data engineering initiatives to derive insights using Python, SQL, and PySpark. Drive technical processes from concept to implementation while ensuring data quality and integrity in complex analy...

1 month ago

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

$69K - $114K *

Unlock organizational insights by driving impactful People Analytics initiatives. Collaborate with HR and stakeholders to transform data into actionable strategies, enhancing employee experience and p...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead payroll operations and systems migration by providing expert support for PeopleSoft and Oracle HCM Cloud, ensuring data integrity and compliance while enhancing payroll processes within a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic HR team and support U.S. and international payroll operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and seamless communication across functions. Leverage your payroll expertise to deliver hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $114K *

Optimize payroll accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, supporting financial audits, month-end close, and global reportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Explore a dynamic role managing payroll operations and enhancing employee support. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a multi-jurisdictional environment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while contr...

Kamloops, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Champion our Payroll Administration efforts to ensure timely, accurate payroll for 800 employees across multiple jurisdictions. Join our collaborative team to uphold trust and improve processes, enhan...

Kelowna, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Help us ensure payroll accuracy and timeliness in a collaborative team environment. You'll support 800 employees across multiple jurisdictions, enhancing trust and wellbeing while identifying opportun...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Champion payroll excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and implement innovative solutions. Drive operational improvements, manage integrations, and support payr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of payroll management by overseeing agency payroll functions for 700 employees. Analyze payroll activities, ensure timely and accurate paychecks, and drive strategic initiatives withi...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $165K *

Support military personnel administration and executive processes for U.S. Space Force. Drive compliance, process improvements, and organizational support. Leverage your expertise to enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Optimize your career with a key role in payroll operations, overseeing biweekly payroll for 700+ employees. Ensure compliance, enhance efficiency, and lead a team while collaborating across department...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Champion your career as you ensure financial accuracy and compliance, perform in-depth analyses, and lead an ERP migration in a dynamic Finance team focused on enhancing operational efficiency and sup...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$131K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global payroll operations, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate processing across 18 countries while fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance employee experien...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.