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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$131K - $187K *

Join a dynamic team to lead global payroll operations, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate processing across 18 countries while fostering collaboration and innovation to enhance employee experien...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $87K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage the full payroll cycle for US employees, ensuring accurate wage calculations, tax withholdings, and HRIS updates while supporting organizational payroll needs and com...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $93K *

Engage in meticulous payroll processing and reporting to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely execution. Collaborate with teams on payroll inquiries and maintain employee records with confidentiali...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $93K *

Grow your payroll expertise by managing multi-state employee records, processing payrolls, ensuring compliance, and delivering exceptional service in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Partner with...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $93K *

Join a dynamic finance team to manage payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a multi-state environment while supporting employee inquiries and maintaining strict confidentiality of se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $93K *

Join us to drive payroll accuracy in a hybrid environment, overseeing payroll processing and compliance. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and supports diverse employee needs while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $93K *

Tackle payroll challenges by ensuring accurate multi-state compliance, processing payrolls efficiently, and providing exemplary service to employees, all while maintaining confidentiality and adhering...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Optimize Workday Payroll processes by providing technical analysis, support, and solutions in a high-volume payroll environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data integrity and drive impr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $125K *

Elevate payroll accuracy by analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving complex Workday Payroll issues in a high-volume environment, while supporting technical configurations and collaborating across HR and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Drive payroll excellence in a fast-paced setting by overseeing precise, compliant operations in a multi-entity environment. Mentor team members and shape processes to enhance the overall payroll funct...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $195K *

Partner with us to innovate and lead compensation design efforts, harmonizing global job architectures and automating cycles to enhance employee experiences while ensuring alignment with industry benc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Advance your career by analyzing financial data and ensuring compliance. Oversee ledger entries, conduct audits, and deliver insightful reports while collaborating across departments to optimize the c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$107K - $133K *

Play a key role in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, collaborating with IT and business units to enhance data integrity and compliance, whilst leading initiatives for data qualit...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes in a fast-paced finance environment. Become an integra...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Champion the development of executive compensation programs while conducting market research, managing incentive administration, and producing materials for leadership. Collaborate with teams to attra...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Empower and optimize executive compensation strategies to drive organizational success. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance total rewards programs, support compliance, and effectively communicat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Transform payroll tax operations by meticulously resolving complex issues and mentoring junior teammates. This role offers the chance to drive compliance and accuracy across diverse jurisdictions in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $122K *

Unlock potential by overseeing comprehensive payroll and benefits management for global employees. Ensure regulatory compliance and data accuracy while enhancing operational efficiencies across multip...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Lead a critical role in tax compliance and financial reporting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, prepare tax returns, and support audits. Utilize your analytical skills...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $92K *

Champion system enhancements in Payroll to drive accuracy and efficiency globally. Collaborate with HR and tech teams, manage projects across platforms like Workday and Salesforce, and leverage data a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $94K *

Transform payroll tax operations by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and support for year-end processes. Leverage your expertise to manage multi-state tax compliance and facilitate data integrity during...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $94K *

Deliver payroll accuracy and compliance by overseeing multi-state tax operations, ensuring timely tax filings, and supporting audits and integrations. This role is key to maintaining payroll tax integ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $147K *

Drive efficient payroll operations while ensuring compliance with regulations. Oversee bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll processes, manage staff, and implement best practices to enhance procedures an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Unlock financial accuracy by leading crucial accounting operations across North America, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering collaboration with audit teams. Step into a high-visibility...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll tax expertise. Drive analytical solutions, ensure accurate tax reporting, and enhance processes while supporting clients and mentoring associates. Be the subject...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.