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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$81K - $95K *

Join a team that's responsible for accurate payroll processing and compliance across multiple states. This role requires managing payroll activities, ensuring timely disbursement, and maintaining payr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Champion payroll accuracy and continuity by processing full-cycle domestic payroll, managing time tracking, and ensuring compliance. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to confidentiality will dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee payroll processing for 1,000+ employees, optimizing systems, ensuring compliance, and enhancing accuracy across domestic and international operations using leading techn...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $89K *

Unlock potential by managing full-cycle payroll processes, ensuring compliance with CRA and labor laws, and collaborating with HR and finance teams for accurate and timely payroll administration in a...

Oshawa, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $85K *

Transform the payroll process by ensuring accurate, timely payroll for a global organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, maintain compliance with regulations, and provide exceptional emp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll operations. In this role, you'll oversee complex remittance, mentor colleagues, and enhance processes in a fast-paced, multi-state environment, driving accuracy a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $106K *

Drive organizational success by ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance. Engage in managing employee inquiries and payroll records, fostering a supportive environment for city employees wi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $93K *

Lead the charge in payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across domestic and international payroll cycles while mentoring junior staff and optimizing processes in a dynamic law firm env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $102K *

Grow your career with us by ensuring accurate payroll operations through complex transactions and reconciliations. Collaborate with a high-performing team, showcasing your expertise in payroll complia...

Yesterday

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

$90K *

Manage payroll operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in processing payroll data while collaborating with HR to address employee compensation and reporting needs...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to support payroll processes in Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance across payroll cycles. Utilize your expertise to improve payroll configurations, analyze data, and collabo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $105K *

Transform payroll processes by ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple states, facilitating a seamless full-cycle payroll experience, and fostering a collaborative environment to support vari...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $101K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring payroll accuracy and compliance. Your expertise will improve employee satisfaction through precise payroll processing and timely responses to inquiries, all in...

1 week ago

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

$72K - $89K *

Contribute to accurate payroll operations for Canadian employees, ensuring compliance with laws and collective agreements while enhancing systems and team collaboration for operational excellence in a...

Grand Forks, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $89K *

Manage end-to-end payroll processing and compliance for Canadian employees, ensuring accuracy in data management and timekeeping. Collaborate across teams while addressing inquiries and improving syst...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $89K *

Unlock potential by driving seamless payroll processing, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data management for Canadian employees while fostering a collaborative team environment and supporting opera...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $95K *

Accelerate payroll excellence as a Senior Payroll Specialist, championing compliance, governance, and efficiency in multi-state payroll operations while optimizing ADP systems and collaborating with c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K *

Shape payroll processes for a diverse workforce by administering full-cycle payroll, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to maintain accuracy. Leverage your expertise in payroll systems...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing key aspects of retirement plan administration, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance while collaborating with a dedicated HR Benefits team to enhance overall servi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Join the people team as a Global Payroll Specialist, driving accurate payroll across regions, engaging with team members for inquiries, and ensuring compliance for a seamless payroll experience. Be pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $105K *

Take ownership of full-cycle multi-state payroll processing for 150 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence while supporting audits and internal controls to enhance payrol...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing payroll and benefits for 500+ employees. Ensure compliance and accuracy, develop reports, and enhance operational efficiency while collaborating closely with finance in...

6 days ago

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

$1K - $500K+*

Own the U.S. payroll processing for 1,300+ employees while enhancing operational efficiency and compliance in partnership with cross-functional teams. Drive improvements and transition to a new global...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Lead payroll and benefits accounting for a large employee base, ensuring accuracy in analytics, reconciliations, and reporting. Collaborate across departments to enhance operations while managing mont...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$129K - $158K *

Unlock your potential as a specialist for global payroll solutions, collaborating across teams to drive high-value deal success. You'll leverage expertise to support AEs, lead technical evaluations, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.