Explore Payroll Specialist Jobs

Find Payroll Specialist opportunities that match your experience in payroll processing, compliance, reporting, and employee support. Ladders features vetted professional roles with compensation of $100,000 or more, including senior and leadership-level positions for payroll experts.

What Payroll Specialists Do

Payroll Specialists help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. Their work may include managing payroll cycles, reviewing time and attendance data, maintaining employee records, resolving pay questions, and preparing payroll reports. Depending on the organization and role level, they may also oversee payroll systems, coordinate with HR and finance teams, and support audits.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong attention to detail, discretion with sensitive information, and knowledge of payroll processes and applicable regulations. Experience with payroll platforms, HRIS tools, spreadsheet analysis, tax and benefits deductions, reconciliations, and multi-state or international payroll can be valuable. Senior roles may require team leadership, process improvement, and experience managing complex payroll operations.

Payroll Specialist Career Opportunities

Payroll career paths can lead to senior payroll specialist, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll operations leadership roles. Opportunities vary by industry and organization size, with responsibilities shaped by workforce complexity, systems, and regulatory requirements. Browse current listings to find roles aligned with your background and career goals.

Find $100K+ Payroll Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare positions, and identify openings that fit your payroll expertise and next career step.

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$80K - $95K *

Execute month-end close processes and complex reconciliations while supporting accounts payable. Collaborate with the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records and assist with audits, ens...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing conflicts of interest for lateral candidates, conducting thorough research and analysis to support risk management initiatives while collaborating with teams to ensure comp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Join our team to support critical risk management by conducting research, analyzing conflicts, and generating reports for lateral candidate onboarding. Collaborate with professionals to resolve confli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Empower the firm's risk management by conducting thorough conflicts research, analyzing results, and generating reports to support the onboarding of lateral candidates while collaborating with various...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing conflicts of interest for lateral candidates, conducting thorough research and analysis to support risk management initiatives while collaborating with teams to ensure seam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across Business Units, ensuring accurate forecasting, insightful reporting, and effective execution. Collaborate closely with GMs to enhance perform...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $191K *

Optimize the Workday HRIS ecosystem by designing, configuring, and implementing AI capabilities, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and user adoption. Drive initiati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $239K *

Pioneer financial excellence by leading a team in comprehensive financial planning, reporting, and analysis across multiple operating units. Drive strategic initiatives and enhance financial performan...

San Diego, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $239K *

Join us to lead financial planning activities across multiple operating units, managing a team of analysts to enhance financial performance, develop strategic plans, and ensure compliance while collab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Help us optimize financial operations by managing Workday configurations, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring data integrity across finance modules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional tax strategies and compliance solutions. As a key player, you'll manage client engagements, foster relationships, and ensure accurate tax filings...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $110K *

Take ownership of financial performance analysis, collaborating with operations and accounting teams to enhance transparency and drive improvements in agricultural operations. Engage in budgeting, rep...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, enhance transparency, and drive improvements in agricultural operations. Collaborate on budgeting, reporting, and capital project r...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Support the United States Space Force by providing essential administrative services, ensuring efficient office operations, managing task assignments, and maintaining communication with clarity and pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize budget processes to support defense initiatives, ensuring accurate analysis and reporting. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage funds efficiently while providing critical support in a fast...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Support the financial health of clients by preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, financial statements, and providing accounting services. Collaborate with a team while managing projects and tra...

3 weeks ago

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

$137K - $171K *

Champion technical accounting and financial reporting processes, ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy. Lead a team, oversee audits, and enhance financial visibility through cross-functional collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Champion the production accounting process by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and support operational objective...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Transform talent acquisition by engaging with diverse candidates while managing full-cycle recruiting for digital roles, enhancing candidate experience, and collaborating across portfolio companies in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial transformation and audit readiness for DoD clients by enhancing processes, leveraging technology, and collaborating with teams to improve operational efficiency and decision-making acr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $124K *

Deliver insightful analysis and support for organizational transformation initiatives. Partner with clients in the national security and law enforcement sectors to enhance operational efficiency and t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance for diverse client engagements, including private equity funds. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate tax filings, manage client requests, and supervise staff whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance for diverse client engagements, including private equity funds. Oversee tax returns, manage client requests, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to U.S. partner...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate the governance of business processes within a global supply chain, ensuring compliance and operational integrity. Drive continuous improvement and manage procedure lifecycles across multiple f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Redefine HR solutions by providing expert support and configures SAP SuccessFactors and HCM. Collaborate on projects to enhance processes while ensuring top-tier service and functionality for users ac...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Payroll Specialist do?question toggle

    A Payroll Specialist helps process payroll accurately and on schedule, maintains payroll records, reviews time and pay data, addresses employee questions, and may prepare reports or support compliance and audits.

  • What qualifications are common for Payroll Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value payroll experience, careful handling of confidential data, familiarity with payroll or HRIS software, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of relevant payroll procedures and regulations.

  • What skills are important for a Payroll Specialist?question toggle

    Attention to detail, accuracy, discretion, organization, communication, and problem-solving are important. Experience with payroll systems, reconciliations, reporting, and complex or multi-state payroll may also be useful.

  • What career paths are available for Payroll Specialists?question toggle

    Payroll Specialists may advance into senior specialist, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll operations leadership positions, depending on their experience and interests.

  • Are there Payroll Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior payroll and payroll leadership opportunities. Availability and requirements vary by employer and location.