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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$100K - $120K *

Transform healthcare client operations by leveraging analytical skills and collaborative project management. Engage with senior leaders to enhance revenue cycle efficiency and implement best practices...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving compensation operations, ensuring compliance, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and support key HR initiatives...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Lead project contract management initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to enhance business strategies and resolve contract disputes while ensuring compliance with contra...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $176K *

Join us in enhancing our Secure Software Development Lifecycle by leading DevSecOps initiatives, integrating security into CI/CD processes, and ensuring application teams develop securely, free from d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Engage with senior leaders to support and enhance executive compensation strategies, conducting in-depth analytics and ensuring program compliance while delivering data-driven insights and governance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data engineering capabilities, optimize architecture, and drive strategic analytics initiatives, ensuring effective data management and actionable in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $110K *

Support IT operations by providing technical assistance to staff and attorneys, ensuring seamless functionality across all devices, systems, and AV equipment. Collaborate on projects and prioritize pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence through comprehensive reporting, strategic planning, and insightful analysis. Utilize your expertise to enhance financial performance and support critic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $143K *

Shape the future of employee relations by guiding HR initiatives, enhancing talent acquisition, and driving engagement strategies to foster a productive workplace that aligns with organizational goals...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Own and elevate general ledger operations while enhancing month-end close efficiency. Collaborate on financial reporting and audits, driving process improvements with automated tools and a dedicated t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $126K *

Drive compliance excellence by analyzing tariff regulations, collaborating across functions, and maintaining accountability in tariff obligations to ensure organizational integrity and transparency in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $147K *

Drive transformation by evolving HR analytics and embedding insights into decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable dashboards and lead change management initiatives that enhan...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Elevate accounts payable functions by leading a high-performing team to ensure timely processing, enhancing compliance, and driving operational efficiencies in a fast-paced shared services environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $132K *

Drive high-quality, resident-centered care while leading improvement initiatives and fostering teamwork. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance operational standards and maintain strong s...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing strategic benefits programs that drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational success across North American subsidiaries while ensuring complia...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Discover innovative solutions in a dynamic role where your expertise drives business strategy and enhances global Working Capital solutions. Collaborate with teams and clients to shape and execute tra...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $202K *

Elevate your career by driving growth for renowned brands as a key advisor. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional results within a global enterprise environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$136K - $202K *

Partner with us to expand our Global Merchant accounts, leveraging deep payment expertise to deliver innovative solutions and drive growth through strategic relationships with Fortune 500 clients and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Champion compensation innovation and analysis, enhancing organizational growth through expert consulting, collaboration with HR teams, and market-driven strategies for competitive pay practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Empower organizational success by leading HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and training, collaborating with leadership to enhance employee engagement and support bus...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $179K *

Drive collaboration among internal and external IT programs, shaping policy and strategy alignment to enhance AGENCY missions. Leverage your expertise to analyze data and support effective agreements...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Elevate workforce capabilities by designing and delivering advanced training programs, mentoring junior trainers, and aligning content with evolving technical and operational needs to ensure organizat...

2 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role managing a broad spectrum of security operations, ensuring compliance and providing expert support across personnel, physical, and information security functions i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Optimize client relationships by leveraging HR expertise and ADP solutions to tackle diverse business challenges. Provide impactful consulting and service while enhancing client satisfaction through c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional HR solutions while fostering client relationships and ensuring satisfaction. Utilize your consulting skills to tackle complex challenges and support clients with proactive communic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.