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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$99K - $153K *

Unlock seamless coordination across legal and administrative functions while supporting leaders and enhancing operational efficiency. Manage contracts, risk processes, and corporate education initiati...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a pivotal role in acquisition support for defense missions. Collaborate with program managers on compliance, risk management, and financial analysis to enhance operational effic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to strategic recruiting for administrative positions. Collaborate with hiring managers, oversee ATS workflows, and ensure compliance with legal and company policies while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$124K - $134K *

Manage the execution of critical defense projects, ensuring strategic alignment and adherence to performance metrics while fostering relationships with key stakeholders and driving organizational succ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex acquisition programs ensuring compliance with FAR, DoD 5000.2, and facilitate efficient budgeting and planning processes. Collaborate with program managers on contract administration an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by collaborating across teams to drive financial insights, enhance forecasting, and support long-range planning. This role is integral for informed decision-making and improved operat...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $149K *

Join a team that's shaping the financial future of our city, overseeing budget development and analyses, while collaborating across departments to support management goals and ensure fiscal responsibi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving global payroll and time solutions, ensuring compliance and system efficiency while guiding continuous improvement initiatives and supporting regional teams in strategic proj...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing employee engagement and organizational effectiveness while providing comprehensive HR support, including talent acquisition, performance management, and complia...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Shape and lead payroll operations and HRIS development, ensuring compliance and efficiency across multiple locations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, support projects, an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $160K *

Empower federal health initiatives by optimizing processes and IT systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance knowledge management through technology enhancements. Support transition plans and r...

3 weeks ago

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

$171K - $256K *

Champion the strategic deployment of projects in State & Local Government, overseeing budgets, timelines, and team dynamics. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, ensuring project excellenc...

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

$140K - $160K *

Empower operational efficiency by leading merchant onboarding, underwriting, and risk management for a growing payments platform. Optimize processes using data-driven decision-making and AI-driven aut...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $101K *

Join our team to enhance HR operations, support employee engagement, and ensure efficient administration of HR programs, contributing to a productive and positive workplace culture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring seamless IT operations by providing hands-on support for servers, applications, and networks. Collaborate on troubleshooting, system administration, and securi...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support the integrity of financial reporting by overseeing complex accounting functions, including month-end closes, account reconciliations, and auditing processes while ensuring compliance with comp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Unlock potential as you lead the billing-to-cash cycle, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in collections, accounting records, and financial reporting, while supporting audits and budgeting in a collabo...

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

$75K - $88K *

Elevate your accounting career by overseeing complex financial processes, ensuring accurate financial records, managing a team, and contributing to budget analysis and strategic financial planning...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Engage in the management, governance, and evolution of benefits and pension plans. Lead a dedicated team to optimize programs that enhance employee experience while ensuring compliance and strategic p...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Engage in impactful tax compliance and planning, supporting diverse projects while fostering team development and innovation in corporate taxation to drive strategic growth and operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $105K *

Champion the accounts payable function by leading a team, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance to support a growing organization. Drive enhancements while maintaining strong vendor relationsh...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead the enterprise Cyber Policy Enforcement function to drive compliance, enforce standards, and manage risks. Collaborate with cybersecurity experts and business units to define requirements and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic organization leading AP operations, enhancing processes, managing a team, and ensuring compliance while delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders and vend...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Innovate with our global tax team, leading U.S. tax provision and compliance processes, ensuring accuracy in tax accounting while coordinating cross-border tax implications and enhancing process effic...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping U.S. tax operations, where you'll lead tax provision and compliance efforts, collaborate with global teams, and drive process improvements. Leverage your expertise to influe...

4 weeks 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.