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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$90K - $130K *

Join us to lead project delivery for Oracle HCM Cloud solutions, ensuring effective collaboration between technical teams and stakeholders. Drive implementation while managing resources and risks to m...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in Oracle HCM Cloud projects, leading cross-functional collaboration to optimize enterprise solutions while ensuring project goals align with business needs and q...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining high quality standards while fostering collaboration between technical staff and stakeholders...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead operations for accurate Accounts Receivable and Payable processes while managing a team. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial controls and reporting, ensuring compliance and effecti...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial planning and analysis for contract performance, ensuring visibility and driving accountability across revenue-generating programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $186K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of cloud-based financial solutions to enterprise accounts. Leverage your strong sales track record, negotiate with C-suite executives, and foster long-term relationsh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $186K *

Deliver your expertise in driving complex sales and consultative solutions for enterprise accounts. Collaborate with teams to maximize success in selling cloud-based financial applications and foster...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$55K - $126K *

Unlock potential by leading the management of Navy program acquisition, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance targets are met. Utilize data visualization and analytics to support project objectives...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Discover a pivotal role where your leadership in construction program governance and compliance shapes excellence across multiple sites, driving consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement in...

Chalk River, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Play a key role in delivering project governance and support across all levels of the organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance project planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring alignment wit...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Champion the management and support of SAP solutions, guiding users through requirements, troubleshooting, and security implementations while ensuring project goals meet organizational standards and c...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $186K *

Manage sales cycles for cloud-based financial solutions, leveraging your expertise in ERP and SaaS. Build executive-level relationships, drive demand, and collaborate with teams to achieve enterprise...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Take ownership of financial planning and reporting, drive profitability, and enhance decision-making through data insights. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement strategic financial initiatives...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives in Payment Processing vendor operations, fostering a coaching culture and enhancing performance through targeted training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimiz...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of tax compliance. As a Tax Manager, you'll lead income tax reporting processes and special projects, leveraging your expertise to ensure accurate financial repor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $122K *

Elevate the human experience within our retail environment to foster a culture of growth and inclusivity. Leverage strategic insights to develop talent, enhance performance, and drive employee engagem...

3 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Champion digital transformation by enhancing financial processes through Workday Financials and Alteryx automation. Collaborate across teams to optimize systems and improve data integrity, ensuring ef...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $161K *

Join a team that empowers global HR initiatives by enhancing Workday functionality and processes. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to create efficient solutions that drive performance in a thrivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $110K *

Join a team that's redefining learning delivery by creating impactful training experiences. Collaborate globally to execute logistics for top-tier programs tailored to all career levels while ensuring...

3 weeks ago

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

$92K - $153K *

Develop enterprise-level application components with an AI-first mindset, focusing on scalable solutions and automation. Collaborate across teams to transition projects from concept to production-read...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive tax strategy development, overseeing client engagements, managing compliance, and fostering team collaboration. Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring quality deliverabl...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $110K *

Engage with diverse teams to oversee revenue recognition compliance and streamline processes. Contribute to monthly close activities while analyzing customer contracts. Foster improvement in financial...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $110K *

Drive revenue recognition and compliance by analyzing contracts, leading the month-end close, and enhancing processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate reporting and support audits in a dyn...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to financial accuracy and process improvement. In this role, you'll manage month-end close, financial reporting, and collaborate across functions to streamline operations...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $110K *

Advance your career by designing and delivering impactful learning experiences. Collaborate with teams globally to enhance employee development through innovative training programs and meticulous even...

3 weeks ago

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

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.