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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$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in overseeing residential pool renovations, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to high standards. Serve as the primary contact for clients and coordinate with crew...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$207K - $235K *

Accelerate growth through data-driven insights! Own analytics for marketing channels, optimizing performance, and making impactful investment decisions while collaborating cross-functionally to drive...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to assist in implementing data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality and compliance, and supporting metadata management while collaborating effectively across departments to...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Develop and enhance accounting operations in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. Oversee core areas like AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close. Aim for long-term growth into an Assistant Contro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $104K *

Join a team that's integral to project success, providing financial and resource management, analysis support, and reporting for diverse programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of finance by leading accounting across multiple entities, designing scalable systems, and developing a high-performance team in a fast-paced growth environment...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing Workday functionality by supporting integrations and collaborating with business units. Play a key role in optimizing HR and finance systems to deliver scalable technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing production efficiency through hands-on engineering support. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, mentor peers, and ensure manufacturability while develop...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Champion the end-to-end training lifecycle for complex IT solutions, converting intricate systems into accessible education. Collaborate with stakeholders to align training strategies and enhance user...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$121K *

Shape the future of tech hiring through strategic partnerships and data-driven insights, ensuring an inclusive candidate experience while building a strong talent pipeline for engineering roles...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $113K *

Explore strategic HR initiatives, enhance employee relations, and drive wellness programs while supporting the employee lifecycle in a dynamic environment...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects across multiple functions, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals. Foster stakeholder relationships to drive engagement and simplify p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Lead the strategic design and administration of employee benefits programs ensuring compliance, competitiveness, and employee satisfaction while collaborating across departments to drive organizationa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Champion records management excellence by overseeing lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and enhancing organizational efficiency for seamless operations across departments...

2 weeks ago

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

$125K - $201K *

Optimize financial oversight for a major real estate asset, ensuring accuracy in reporting, compliance with budgets, and effective collaboration with internal stakeholders to enhance decision-making a...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join us to enhance and maintain ERP Financial Systems, ensuring optimal performance and integration of key financial modules. Leverage your extensive analysis and development skills to provide seamles...

4 days ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Engage as a Senior Accountant, driving month-end closes and reconciliations. Oversee core accounting workflows to empower the Controller, ensuring a clean and timely financial close amid rapid growth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$156K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital solutions. Guide project lifecycles with expertise in technology development and client engagement, ensuring top-quality systems t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Optimize workflows and enhance resource allocation across teams to drive client success. This strategic role requires collaboration with leadership to balance workloads, improve efficiency, and suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$63K - $117K *

Engage with Relationship Managers and Commercial Credit staff to provide vital sales, service, and loan support for Commercial clients, enhancing portfolio growth and ensuring superior client satisfac...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Transform resource management by optimizing workflow and enhancing team efficiency to deliver exceptional client service across Tax and CAS teams. Lead strategic planning, balance workloads, and suppo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining finance in a high-growth SaaS environment. You'll own daily close processes, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency as the primary support for the Controller during an e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$99K - $120K *

Join a mission-driven team to evaluate, coordinate, and enhance human services programs. Leverage analytical skills to administer programs and foster collaboration among stakeholders, impacting vulner...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $175K *

Drive the charge in managing small technical projects that ensure successful delivery of cloud operations initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Customer Success, and internal...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to lead tax accounting and compliance efforts, oversee tax provisions, and mentor junior staff while collaborating across departments to meet organizational goals and regulations efficie...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.