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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$85K - $106K *

Innovate sales strategies and build strong client relationships, targeting HR services for small businesses. Drive business success by developing a balanced pipeline, conducting meetings, and achievin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $106K *

Champion business growth by leveraging your sales expertise to connect with new clients, build relationships, and deliver tailored HR solutions to midsize companies, all while navigating a dynamic sal...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Explore new heights in financial reporting as a Senior Accountant, where you'll manage month-end close processes, maintain compliance with GAAP, and support diverse operational functions, collaboratin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your career by planning and executing impactful internal events. Manage multiple projects from inception to delivery, ensuring high-quality experiences and collaboration with cross-functional...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $112K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing team in optimizing healthcare billing processes, enhancing compliance, and driving payment accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline workflow...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $113K *

Elevate your career by managing and optimizing compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. Utilize your analytical skills to support competitive compensation practices and drive organiza...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $139K *

Empower project success by leading planning, coordination, and quality management in a dynamic environment. Drive budget accuracy and ensure effective subcontractor relationships while overcoming chal...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$157K - $235K *

Drive HR and Payroll systems enhancement through collaboration with teams, utilizing expertise in work processes and technology in an impactful role. Enhance applications to optimize efficiency and su...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Engage as a subject matter expert in applications, providing critical support and management of legal and financial software. Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure optimal application perfo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $108K *

Join a team that's redefining advanced manufacturing operations. Lead complex projects, mentor specialists, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Unlock the potential in operational efficiency by ensuring timely and accurate processing of income transactions, reconciliations, and client support. Be a key contributor in enhancing service quality...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at managing and optimizing SAP technical platforms, ensuring performance, security, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to deliver stable environments that support global oper...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $190K *

Join a team that drives the administration and optimization of SAP environments, ensuring high availability and performance for multiple platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operationa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead talent strategy and initiatives to enhance workforce effectiveness and engagement, serving as a trusted advisor to corporate leadership while developing the HRBP team to support organizational gr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $130K *

Shape compensation programs that attract and retain talent while aligning with business strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure equity, scalability, and market competitiveness in a public c...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $103K *

Join our team as a Compliance Quality Control Specialist, responsible for assessing the effectiveness of compliance operations in AML, ATF, and fraud. Evaluate documentation quality, identify trends...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $103K *

Empower a high-performing team handling accounts payable and receivable, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across multiple systems while fostering collaboration to support organizational f...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $103K *

Transform the financial landscape as you lead a team managing high-volume accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and superior customer service while driving process...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving tax management excellence by overseeing daily tax operations, ensuring compliance, and mentoring staff. Collaborate with finance and legal to enhance strategies and mitigate...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$176K - $282K *

Empower our team by managing large contracts, leading staff, and ensuring program performance while collaborating effectively with clients and stakeholders to meet technical, schedule, and cost object...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to a dynamic software engineering team by overseeing development processes, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable applications. Engage with cross-functional stakeholders to drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead project lifecycle management to ensure timely data collection, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards in healthcare insights while coordinating cross-functional teams and client...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $130K *

Transform recruiting within our Northwest Region by attracting top talent. Collaborate with studio leadership to meet hiring needs while managing recruitment processes efficiently. Drive talent acquis...

1 week ago

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

$146K - $234K *

Transform your career by leading a collaborative team focused on delivering strategic project success. You will oversee all program management activities, ensuring quality outcomes and effective stake...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $282K *

Drive the successful management of major programs, ensuring compliance with contract requirements while leading teams in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain performance st...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.