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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$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

$95K - $162K *

Join a dynamic team to strengthen control environments across operational processes. Collaborate with key stakeholders on risk mitigation, policy governance, and enhance efficiency within Asset Servic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$92K - $135K *

Lead the design and implementation of Workday Payroll integrations, ensuring seamless functionality across global operations. Collaborate with partners to optimize processes, enhance system performanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $135K *

Shape the future of payroll solutions by leading Workday integrations, optimizing processes, and collaborating with teams to drive efficiency across global operations. Your expertise will enhance conn...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $135K *

Empower global operations by implementing and optimizing Workday Payroll and Benefits integrations, enhancing process efficiencies and minimizing risks while ensuring seamless connectivity across syst...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Empower organizational success by partnering with leaders to drive HR strategies that enhance talent management, employee relations, and engagement. This strategic role requires strong collaboration a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $106K *

Analyze and optimize enterprise systems and processes, creating architecture artifacts and managing the requirement lifecycle to enhance strategic planning and system evolution supporting national def...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $90K *

Elevate your career by managing indirect tax compliance and advisory activities. Drive strategic tax planning and process optimization while collaborating with finance teams in a dynamic, hybrid role...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Transform the indirect tax landscape by managing compliance, audits, and strategic planning across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions. Collaborate with finance teams to optimize processes and drive effic...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading indirect tax compliance, planning, and auditing. This hybrid role offers opportunities for strategic collaboration with finance teams and process optimization across mul...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $90K *

Optimize indirect tax compliance and reporting strategies across U.S. and Canada, ensuring accuracy and timely filings. Collaborate with finance teams and enhance processes while managing audits and s...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $90K *

Drive strategic indirect tax compliance and planning, optimizing processes and managing audits across US and Canadian regulations, while collaborating with finance teams to enhance organizational fina...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining public accounting services by leading client engagements, ensuring quality, and driving business development in a supportive environment focused on professional growth an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$113K - $188K *

Advance your career by leading finance transformation initiatives for Department of Justice clients. Leverage your expertise to enhance financial management practices, improve operational efficiency...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Lead compliance initiatives to enhance regulatory adherence and risk management. Evaluate processes, conduct audits, and partner with teams to refine controls while supporting ongoing training and imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $110K *

Join a dynamic finance team to tackle SEC reporting and compliance efforts, ensuring timely and accurate financial disclosures while collaborating with auditors and stakeholders to uphold regulatory s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $132K *

Join a team that's transforming enterprise data analytics to enhance decision-making across the Department of War. Collaborate with diverse partners to deliver impactful financial management solutions...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $132K *

Drive financial management excellence in a critical analytics program, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, trend analysis, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data-driven de...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $180K *

Manage and govern product releases, orchestrating cross-functional teams to achieve predictable outcomes while overseeing the integration of AI-driven methodologies within the R&D processes...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by enhancing manufacturing efficiency through innovative industrial engineering. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive continuous improveme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing complex commercial accounts, building relationships with clients and underwriters, and driving successful insurance solutions. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environ...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Shape the future of indirect tax compliance and strategy by leading audits and collaborating across teams. Drive process optimization, accuracy in filings, and strategic tax planning within a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $179K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring system integrity for complex cloud solutions. Lead strategic integration efforts and manage teams while supporting end-to-end lifecycle development for governm...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.