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 - $92K *

Unlock potential by managing data operations and ensuring compliance across platforms. Collaborate with teams to streamline data processes and enhance user support in a fast-paced IT environment, util...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate client tax strategies through expert compliance management and advisory services. Lead teams, foster relationships, and drive business development while managing complex tax projects for corpo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $138K *

Empower stakeholders by designing and executing strategic communications campaigns, enhancing operational planning through data-driven insights and ensuring impactful delivery across diverse platforms...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $128K *

Contribute to strategic communications campaigns by supporting planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination. Ideal for team-oriented individuals with a background in communications, focusing on d...

1 week ago

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

$104K - $166K *

Oversee strategic communications campaigns, crafting and executing operational plans while managing stakeholder relationships to effectively meet Sponsor objectives in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engage with business leaders as a strategic HR partner, driving talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management while fostering a high-performing workforce across diverse operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $132K *

Lead the design and implementation of innovative IT solutions to enhance business processes in the Housing Secretariat, collaborating with cross-functional teams to modernize technologies and drive op...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Help us streamline our sales operations by enhancing deal processes, ensuring data integrity, and driving improvements across the RevOps landscape. Collaborate with teams to support sales and boost op...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $142K *

Transform HR data into actionable insights, optimizing workforce performance while supporting strategic decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally to provide analytical support and develop impact...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving financial integrity and leadership in accounting. This role partners with the Controller to ensure accurate general ledger management, oversee month-end processes, and promo...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career with a leadership role overseeing client accounting practices. Engage with clients, drive team success, and deliver actionable financial insights while fostering collaboration acro...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing client relationships and guiding a growing team in a dynamic environment. Leverage your accounting expertise to ensure accuracy and drive financial planning for high-ne...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of client relationships as a Senior Accountant, overseeing financial statements and mentoring junior staff while coordinating with external partners in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Elevate risk management processes by ensuring accurate commodity trading reports, enhancing governance, and driving efficient operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform reporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Drive effective compensation and mobility strategies by ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting HR initiatives for talent attraction and retention across North America, collaborating with...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$152K - $238K *

Lead the charge in wetland permitting for infrastructure projects, applying regulatory expertise and environmental planning strategies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance fr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence across multiple sites. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency in inventory and materials management while leveraging your negotiation ski...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform business operations by enhancing analytics, reporting, and budget management in Technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, oversight, and support CIO decision-m...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in portfolio accounting software, collaborating with product managers and QA to enhance functionality and maintain product excellence, while ensuring alignment w...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Transform the future of portfolio accounting by developing robust software solutions within the Geneva Product Development team, collaborating with product managers and QA to enhance and maintain the...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Collaborate to drive strategic IT procurement initiatives, leveraging negotiation skills and industry expertise. Engage stakeholders to develop innovative sourcing strategies that enhance product and...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Payroll Manager overseeing complex multi-state payroll operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading process improvements and providing expert guidance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Manage comprehensive benefits and payroll programs, ensuring compliance and enhancing employee satisfaction through effective administration and support. Facilitate benefits enrollment, payroll proces...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the proposal development lifecycle by collaborating with sales and technical teams to create compelling, compliant responses that showcase enterprise SaaS solutions, ensuring alignment, clarity...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Optimize financial operations by overseeing accounts payable, enhancing internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial reporting while leading a team dedicated to exceptional performance and effic...

Yesterday

  •   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.