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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$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative video and advertising experiences in sports entertainment. As a Senior Product Consultant, lead execution and strategy across high-impact products while collabora...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive project cost planning, management, and reporting. Utilize your expertise in project controls to optimize performance, implement change management, and ensure financial int...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Join the Electrification team as a Production Engineering Specialist, driving manufacturing excellence by optimizing injection press and winding operations through lean methodologies and continuous im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $113K *

Drive financial accuracy by overseeing accounts payable operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, resolving discrepancies, and providing training as necessary. Contribute to improved efficiency and a...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $141K *

Explore strategic partnership growth by driving new customer acquisition through effective relationship management and innovative business development initiatives, collaborating with diverse stakehold...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Empower small employee benefits sales associates through marketing guidance, client implementation support, and team management. Collaborate with partners while delivering exceptional education, ensur...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Drive success by managing a team that provides expert benefits marketing support and client onboarding while building vital relationships across insurance carriers and sales associates to enhance serv...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Elevate employee benefits support by providing consultation and training to sales associates while managing a dedicated team and enhancing client relationships for successful implementations and produ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Help us drive excellence in employee benefits as you lead, train, and support sales associates while managing new client implementations and fostering strong partnerships in a collaborative, fast-pace...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Empower sales associates by providing expert marketing support and training in employee benefits. Manage the New Business Coordinator team while ensuring smooth client implementations and strong relat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Empower team members by delivering expert marketing assistance and training in employee benefits. Manage client onboarding and foster relationships with carriers, ensuring that sales associates provid...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Transform your career by empowering sales associates with expert marketing strategies and guidance. Lead a dedicated team while fostering relationships with carriers and clients to ensure superior emp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Join our team to provide essential marketing support and education for small employee benefits sales associates, enhancing client engagement and team development in a consultative environment while ma...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $250K *

Join a team that's transforming accounting operations through strategic leadership and compliance excellence. This pivotal role manages financial integrity and drives process improvements in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by guiding sales associates, managing teams, and building strong carrier relationships. Drive implementation and enhance client interaction through effective trai...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Deliver dynamic marketing support and training to sales teams, ensuring seamless new client implementations while managing and developing team members to enhance service delivery and client satisfacti...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Shape engaging digital experiences as a Graphic Designer, leveraging your creativity and technical skills to produce high-quality graphics and multimedia that meet strict compliance and quality standa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $107K *

Join us in facilitating Agile pods across multifunctional teams to enhance collaboration, ensure clarity in requirements, and streamline delivery. Drive continuous improvement in Agile practices and e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$98K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing client service operations and driving team performance. Foster engagement while managing a dedicated team to enhance customer satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$102K - $190K *

Inspire sales excellence by leading and developing a high-performing team. Drive strategy and innovative solutions to enhance client partnerships, ensuring growth in a dynamic market with measurable r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $141K *

Take ownership of financial planning and analysis, managing discretionary spending while partnering with leadership to ensure budget compliance and strategic alignment. Support long-term forecasting a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by providing expert marketing support and training to sales associates, managing a dedicated team, and establishing strong relationships within the industry to op...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $100K *

Partner with us to provide marketing education and support to sales associates in employee benefits, driving new client implementations and managing a team of New Business Coordinators while building...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Manage financial and program analysis functions, ensuring compliance, analysis integrity, and effective relationships. Lead negotiations and support program planning, reporting, and compliance in a go...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Manage and shape the Cost Reimbursement Review practice by overseeing complex infrastructure projects, advising clients, leading teams, and driving strategic growth while ensuring high-quality deliver...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.