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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$80K - $90K *

Execute maintenance and management of Force Protection equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Utilize your technical expertise to troubleshoot, repair, and update inventory, while support...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Engage in proactive maintenance and management of Force Protection equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance. Support both CONUS and OCONUS locations through skilled inspections...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Drive organizational success by leading global payroll operations, ensuring compliance across tax jurisdictions, and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders to build scalable, efficient processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $140K *

Join our team to oversee SSDS operations, ensuring compliance and performance of complex electronic systems. Your leadership will drive technical excellence while supervising staff and managing critic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Engage with clients by leveraging HR expertise to address challenges, enhance satisfaction, and deliver tailored solutions. Collaborate with internal teams and build lasting relationships while naviga...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$148K - $204K *

Drive payroll excellence by managing multi-state and international operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee service. Lead initiatives for process improvements and partner cross-function...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving financial expertise and operational support in IT finance. Collaborate with stakeholders, optimize resource use, and influence decisions to align with financial objectives t...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $115K *

Contribute to strategic financial operations, optimizing budgeting and forecasting processes. Serve as a crucial partner in IT finance, enhancing financial transparency and enabling informed decision...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $110K *

Empower employee relations and compliance as a key advisor, driving engagement and fostering a positive culture while managing HR operations and safeguarding legal adherence in a multi-site environmen...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical architecture and integrations of Workday systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-performing, secure solutions that enhance student, HCM, and fin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Pioneer excellence in project management for major oil & gas initiatives. Lead complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, compliance, and financial success while driving key perfo...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $145K *

Champion the successful delivery of major oil & gas projects by managing scope, schedule, compliance, and budget. Ensure high standards and financial performance while collaborating across teams to ac...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K *

Lead the charge in managing the full accounting cycle, overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and project invoicing for a dynamic professional services firm. This role offers a chance to contribute in a collabor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $135K *

Champion operational excellence by leading multi-entity accounting functions and mentoring staff. Drive impactful process improvements in a rapidly growing healthcare organization, ensuring accurate f...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $105K *

Champion dynamic infrastructure and environmental projects, supporting delivery from start to finish. Collaborate with a passionate team to drive innovative solutions while enhancing skills across div...

Petawawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $107K *

Empower enterprises by guiding customers through onboarding and implementation. As a key consultant, you'll drive accountability, promote best practices, and ensure a successful transition to our plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $107K *

Engage in strategic workforce planning to integrate talent across acquisitions, driving organizational success in a dynamic global IT environment. Collaborate with HR and finance to create actionable...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to drive effective workforce integration during acquisitions, enhancing organizational capacity within Global IT by developing data-driven insights and collaboration across functio...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$81K - $107K *

Discover and drive workforce planning initiatives that integrate talent across acquisitions, enabling successful transitions and long-term organizational strategies within Global IT...

Moncton, NBIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $112K *

Pioneer a strategic role in integrating talent across acquisitions. Collaborate with HR, IT, and finance to optimize workforce planning, enhance organizational capacity, and ensure smooth transitions...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in talent acquisition and analytics by driving initiatives, forecasting staffing needs, and shaping HR strategies. Partner with leadership to align workforce planning and enhance organizational...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$107K - $118K *

Join a team that's transforming procurement processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing complex sourcing projects that enhance organizational productivity and vendor relationships...

North York, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $118K *

Join a team that's central to enhancing procurement processes, managing complex sourcing initiatives, and fostering collaboration across departments. You'll lead efforts to improve efficiency and comp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Analyze complex tax issues and lead compliance efforts while providing strategic guidance. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate reporting and contribute to financial planning and audits in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of tax compliance by managing federal, state, and local tax returns and audits. Leverage your advanced knowledge to drive operational success and provide strategic recommendations whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.