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 - $85K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations for North America, overseeing a team to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing while enhancing controls and compliance across U.S. and Canadian payroll system...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Drive payroll and benefits administration excellence while ensuring compliance, supporting executive benefit programs, and maintaining confidentiality. Empower organizational success through analytica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $98K *

Join the team as a Payroll Coordinator, managing comprehensive payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate reporting for various district employees while contributing to a supporti...

3 weeks ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Oversee program objectives by providing technical support and coordination for key projects. Collaborate across departments and with senior officials to manage complex programs while maintaining essen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping compensation strategies that attract and retain talent. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to deliver impactful pay programs and ensure alignment with market trends, e...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful compensation strategies and programs that attract and retain top talent. Collaborate with HR leaders to align pay initiatives with organizational goals while using data insights to opt...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance multi-state payroll operations, driving compliance, process improvements, and technology integration across North America while maintaining accuracy and efficiency through a dedicated...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $115K *

Champion compliance and accuracy in payroll tax and garnishment administration. Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure regulatory adherence and enhance processes, while providing exceptional servic...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $210K *

Manage global payroll operations across 18 countries, ensuring accurate, compliant processing while enhancing employee experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive payroll strategy, automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Join us to manage accounting and payroll functions across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and efficient processing. This role requires organizational skills a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by managing multi-state payroll for a rapidly growing team. Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Finance to build scalable processes and ensure compliance while enhancing financial in...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Champion innovative pension services by leading data analysis, enhancing member experience, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to reconcile data, streamline processes, an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $115K *

Transform total rewards strategies by designing and managing competitive compensation and recognition programs that enhance employee value, support organizational performance, and align with business...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $86K *

Transform payroll operations by supervising administration, ensuring compliance, and optimizing workflows while fostering a skilled team to deliver exceptional service in a collaborative environment...

Langley, BCIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$87K - $129K *

Drive payroll tax compliance and regulatory accuracy across multi-regions, ensuring risk mitigation for a global tech workforce. Leverage expertise in tax laws to enhance operational efficiency in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Optimize your career by managing payroll accounting and equity plan admin, ensuring compliance and reconciliation across integrated systems, while supporting financial audits and enhancing operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Champion data integrity by managing supplier information in SAP and Coupa, ensuring compliance with policies. Enhance Accounts Payable processes through collaboration and meticulous attention to detai...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $95K *

Provide comprehensive benefits administration and compensation support, ensuring compliance with regulations, optimizing processes, and enhancing employee experience by collaborating with HR, Finance...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $117K *

Engage in full-cycle payroll processing for 1000+ employees across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy, while leveraging technological improvements to enhance operational efficiencies in...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize payroll operations for a Canadian workforce of 5,000+, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while leading a team of 12. Drive process improvements and manage day-to-day functions to...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive payroll excellence by leading a dynamic team, overseeing payroll and commission processes, and ensuring compliance in a multi-state environment while collaborating with cross-functional leaders...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion the payroll and commissions functions, leading a dedicated team to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely wage and incentive compensation processes while driving operational improvements and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K *

Lead the district's payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while supervising the payroll team for optimal performance and efficiency in financial reporting and internal controls...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of global rewards by managing complex payroll and compensation programs, delivering innovative solutions, and enhancing client experiences through technology and analytics, while lead...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by owning indirect tax compliance across multiple states while collaborating with internal teams to enhance accuracy and efficiency. This key role has growth potential as leadershi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.