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 - $95K *

Optimize AP payment operations and enhance efficiency across card programs. Lead a team to ensure timely vendor payments while managing bank functions and compliance with expense policies. Foster rela...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform your HR career by supporting a diverse, complex mechanical construction organization with hands-on employee relations, performance management, and compliance. Play a crucial role in shaping...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee financial management operations, support budget tracking, and ensure accurate reporting. Play a key role in collaborating with leadership and maintaining strong fina...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $135K *

Take ownership of complex accounting tasks, month-end close, and process improvement initiatives, contributing to financial reporting and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing and government-contracti...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional operational support for a cloud-based digital platform, enhancing user experiences and troubleshooting issues while collaborating with cross-funct...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $99K *

Unlock potential by serving as a Senior Cash App Analyst, managing complex payment applications, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting across multiple channels to support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing HR processes through expert system administration, analytics, and process improvement initiatives, ensuring a streamlined and efficient employee experience ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the strategy and administration of Workday HCM systems, optimizing operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with HR and IT to support and enhance HR tech...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by providing expert HR consulting to clients, solving complex issues, and enhancing client satisfaction through strong relationships and communication skills. Thrive in a dynamic e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Partner with us to provide expert HR consulting for top-tier clients, leveraging your extensive experience to resolve complex challenges and enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional HR solutions to clients by leveraging your consulting expertise and client relationship skills to drive satisfaction and resolve complex issues proactively...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional HR consulting services to clients, leveraging deep expertise and strong communication skills to address complex needs and enhance satisfaction across diverse...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $100K *

Partner with us to enhance employee engagement and support retail leadership across Western Canada. Collaborate to drive strategic HR initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture aligned with b...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Redefine financial excellence by overseeing accounting, reporting, and systems processes. Lead initiatives to ensure accuracy and compliance while collaborating across teams to enhance financial opera...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that inspires trust and delivers solutions to clients. Use your HR expertise and consulting skills to navigate complex challenges, ensuring high satisfaction while collaborating effectivel...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Elevate organizational effectiveness by leading talent management strategies and workforce initiatives. Drive employee engagement, development, and succession plans while supporting senior leadership...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$88K - $105K *

Lead strategic initiatives for the COO organization, ensuring alignment across functions while managing KPIs and metrics. Oversee project management, contribute to business continuity, and facilitate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of strategy development by leading project management initiatives for the COO organization. Collaborate with senior leaders to track performance metrics, ensure business continuity, a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Support a collaborative team by ensuring a positive, inclusive employee experience through effective employee relations strategies, guidance, and compliance with employment laws while enhancing organi...

2 weeks ago

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

$79K - $94K *

Join our team as a key partner in enhancing workforce effectiveness across HR functions, driving organizational success through talent management, coaching, and engagement strategies. Become part of a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $151K *

Engage with clients to enhance financial reporting and operational accounting, delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to implement best practices and emerging AI tools that dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by becoming a key operational contact for fund tax compliance, coordinating with external service providers and ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements while managing m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project financial integrity through leadership, accuracy, and collaboration. Drive the project accounting team, managing revenue recognition processes and ensuring audit-readiness in a fast-p...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Engage in transformative workforce strategies to enhance talent performance and analytics. Collaborate with teams to deliver exceptional client services and develop methodologies that drive organizati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead payroll operations by ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing, certified reporting, and benefits management. Elevate your career while improving processes and collaborating with HR and Fin...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

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.