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 - $130K *

Shape the future of total rewards by leading a dynamic team focused on enhancing compensation and benefits systems, driving automation, and delivering strategic insights that align with overall busine...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$55K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting Fund Administration in delivering accurate financial reporting. Collaborate with leadership, manage client relations, and ensure compliance with regulations while enh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $152K *

Transform client relationships as a key member of the Business Development Team, driving growth across diverse partners and managing a substantial portfolio while collaborating with industry professio...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $152K *

Join a team that's focused on building relationships and driving growth within the insurance industry. You'll engage partners, manage accounts, and leverage your network to enhance client services and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading application support and development. Collaborate with business users and functional leads to enhance RightAngle systems, ensuring effective communication, project delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing compensation and equity administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all programs while collaborating with HR, Finance, and leadership to drive eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

The Principal Support Administrator provides direct executive administrative support to high-level officials, managing calendars, coordinating travel logistics, and ensuring seamless office operations...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Transform financial reporting and analysis for a network of 30+ plants by optimizing processes, enhancing tools, and training teams. Lead a diverse group while partnering with various departments for...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $104K *

Lead HR initiatives and compliance investigations while collaborating with leadership to enhance employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning. Drive effective HR solutions aligne...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $104K *

Manage employee relations and compliance investigations, collaborating with HR and operations leaders to implement strategic HR solutions and ensure policy adherence across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $214K *

Transform your career by overseeing US Federal tax compliance and IFRS provision processes while leading a team. This pivotal role will position you for direct advancement to Federal Tax Director with...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead financial modeling and reporting. Drive strategic decision-making with key insights, support systems implementation, and enhance financial efficiencies. Collaborate with ex...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $113K *

Support the transformation of federal records through digitization efforts, enhancing data accessibility and compliance with standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality control and efficient...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$145K - $170K *

Drive data conversion and reporting initiatives for Workday HCM and Financials. Oversee complete data lifecycle, lead report design, and collaborate with teams to ensure deliverables meet quality stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Take ownership of operational execution and project management to support a dynamic engineering team. Ensure precision in logistics, budgets, and schedules while enhancing cross-functional collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading an accounts payable team while managing invoice processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting vendor relationships in a high-volume environment. Drive operational effic...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $234K *

Architect innovative Salesforce solutions, driving client success through technical excellence, quality assurance, and collaborative strategies, while leveraging advanced cloud technologies for optima...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $116K *

Transform your career as a Payroll Administrator, overseeing payroll processes across multiple entities, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments while collaborating closely with HR and manageme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $98K *

Take ownership of the HR function, supporting operations, compliance, and employee relations. Collaborate on talent acquisition, total rewards, and risk management to enhance organizational success an...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive client satisfaction by overseeing engagement teams, supporting tax planning, and mentoring staff in a dynamic and collaborative environment, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality work across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $86K *

Contribute to seamless payroll processing for 1,600+ employees across multiple states. Execute timely reporting, resolve payroll inquiries, and maintain compliance while enhancing procedures for accur...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $164K *

Innovate with us to deliver cutting-edge energy and infrastructure advisory services. Support public entities and private organizations in achieving their financial goals while advancing your career i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $158K *

Unlock potential by providing technical expertise and driving operational excellence. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and reliability in process contr...

Castlegar, BCIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $125K *

Lead a diverse Tax team to deliver tailored strategies, manage client relations, drive efficiency, and ensure compliance while developing future-focused solutions in a dynamic regulatory landscape...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$93K - $140K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in cost accounting, overseeing inventory and manufacturing operations. Provide critical analysis for margins and costs while partnering with teams to enhance finan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.