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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$115K - $145K *

Empower clients by delivering project outcomes with expertise while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate effectively with leadership to drive analytics and reporting initiatives. This role fosters care...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $145K *

Engage in managing project delivery and client presentations while mentoring junior staff. Utilize your analytical skills and Workday expertise in an environment that offers hands-on experience and gr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $145K *

Transform your career with hands-on consulting experience and development opportunities, managing project work streams, reporting, and client presentations while mentoring junior staff and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $145K *

Unlock potential by delivering high-impact project work streams, managing analytics and client relationships. Collaborate with leadership to mentor junior staff while gaining invaluable consulting exp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving project success through effective management, client collaboration, and hands-on training, while fostering professional growth and development in a supportive c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining digital identity management and access governance. Lead the charge in modernizing identity governance with cutting-edge technologies, ensuring compliance, operational eff...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead diverse projects, ensuring successful, timely delivery while managing risks and client relationships. Leverage your extensive experience and skills to drive project out...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring scope, budget, and compliance for moderate to high complexity projects. Lead teams, manage client expectations, and optimize outcomes through effective co...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that manages comprehensive accounting functions for manufacturing plants. Your expertise will drive financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting while ensuring compliance and leading imp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Create robust financial reports and control inventory while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure accurate accounting practices and support continuous improvement in operational performanc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering enterprise IT initiatives, coordinating efforts across internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders while engaging with senior executives to ensure project alignment with st...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $160K *

Empower enterprise IT initiatives by leading complex projects and fostering collaboration across teams, vendors, and stakeholders. Drive AI tool adoption and maintain governance to ensure alignment wi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial analysis and reporting for diverse customer programs, driving insights and collaboration across departments to ensure financial health and informed decision-making in a co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Drive financial accuracy by supporting day-to-day accounting operations, maintaining records, processing vendor payments, and assisting with month-end close while delivering exceptional attention to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of Treasury management by leveraging data for capital strategies, optimizing liquidity, and enhancing shareholder returns through collaboration with leadership and financial partners...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $300K *

Transform the accounting landscape by overseeing full-cycle accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and driving compliance across teams. Collaborate with global partners to main...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading full-cycle recruitment across diverse departments, strategically shaping workforce planning, and enhancing employer branding efforts through innovative outreach...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $125K *

Elevate your accounting career by managing expenses, AP, contractor payments, and fixed assets. Play a key role in monthly closing and financial reporting, while supervising a team member and driving...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive process improvement and technical excellence as a Subject Matter Expert, providing strategic support to leadership and facilitating project success through collaboration, mentorship, and innovat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by building and maintaining full-stack solutions that enhance HR and payroll software platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver engaging user experiences and optimize b...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $234K *

Drive enterprise IT modernization projects while leading multidisciplinary teams. Oversee complex initiatives for federal clients, ensuring delivery aligns with mission objectives and contractual comm...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing treasury activities, optimizing cash flow, and providing leadership to finance teams, while enhancing financial controls and driving business results acro...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $189K *

Drive your career with this Senior Governance Paralegal role, overseeing corporate governance and compliance for a global entity portfolio. Collaborate with executives while ensuring meticulous record...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$55K - $126K *

Shape the future of strategic consulting by delivering expert project management, analysis, and communication support to Navy clients, enhancing their operational efficiency and decision-making proces...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $115K *

Drive success by leading HR initiatives that enhance organizational culture, promote inclusivity, and optimize talent development while providing strategic support to associates and managers across fu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.