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Payroll Specialist
A Payroll Specialist ensures employees are paid accurately and on time by processing wages, deductions, and benefits through payroll software such as ADP or Workday. They manage tax compliance, reconcile payroll registers in Excel, and work within HRIS systems to keep employee records synchronized with pay data. This role, usually housed in HR or finance, requires precision and discretion given its handling of sensitive compensation information and regulatory deadlines.
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Bristol Myers Squibb
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Johns Manville
Denver, CO
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Payroll Specialist
Sullair Corporation
Raleigh, NC
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Payroll Specialist
PlainsCapital Bank
Dallas, TX
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Payroll Specialist
DriveTime
Full-time · Tempe, AZ
This role processes payroll for multiple companies across several states using the Workday system, handling everything from daily reports to tax compliance and employee inquiries. It suits someone organized and detail-oriented who can work independently in a fast-paced environment while supporting a team.
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Sr Tax Payroll Analyst
Blue Apron
Full-time · New York, NY · $29 – $43 / hour
This role manages payroll tax compliance and processing for a food delivery company, handling quarterly filings, tax reconciliations, and system administration across Workday and ADP. It suits someone with 3-5 years of payroll and tax experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to own the full lifecycle of payroll operations.
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Senior Payroll Associate
Bain Capital
Boston, MA · $90,000 – $100,000
A payroll specialist will process bi-weekly payroll for over 1,000 employees using ADP and Workday, reconcile accounts, and support finance and HR teams with related projects. This role suits someone with 5–8 years of payroll experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is detail-oriented.
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SAP Payroll Consultant (12 month contract)
SAP
Contract · Newtown Square, PA · $69,800 – $152,300
A payroll operations support role at SAP where you'll assist with multi-state U.S. payroll processing, tax compliance, and system maintenance within their global service delivery organization. This contract position suits someone with 1-3 years of payroll experience who wants to grow their skills in SAP systems while supporting a large, established company.
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Where Payroll Specialists commonly go next: Payroll Manager.
Payroll Manager
Honeycomb
Remote - United States
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Payroll Manager
Cambria
Belle Plaine, MN · $80,000 – $95,000
This role manages payroll operations for a multi-jurisdictional company across the US and Canada, handling processing, compliance, benefit administration, and team leadership. It's suited for someone with strong accounting skills and payroll expertise who can navigate complex tax regulations and lead a small team.
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Director, Global Payroll & HR Operations
Under Armour
Full-time · Baltimore, MD · $165,000 – $220,000
Lead Under Armour's global payroll operations across 25+ countries, directing strategy, vendor management, and modernization of payroll systems and processes. This role suits an experienced payroll leader with strong technical expertise in compliance, accounting controls, and cross-functional partnership who can build and mentor a high-performing team.
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Coordenador(a) de Folha de Pagamento
Accenture
This role leads a payroll team at a global professional services firm, handling processing, compliance, and stakeholder management for high-volume HR operations. It suits experienced payroll administrators ready to step into leadership while managing regulatory complexity and operational improvements.
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Payroll Lead (H/F)
Unilever
Full-time · Rueil Malmaison
This role leads end-to-end payroll operations for Unilever's France office, managing processing cycles, vendor oversight, and compliance with French law. It suits someone with deep payroll expertise and experience coordinating external payroll providers in complex environments.
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Senior Union Payroll Associate
Supercast
Full-time · New York, NY · $36 – $41 / hour
This role processes payroll for union and non-union freelance employees across multiple states and companies, handling complex withholdings, garnishments, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. It suits someone with deep union payroll expertise who can work independently to solve payroll problems and drive process improvements.
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Manager, Payroll M&A Integration
Mastercard
Full-time · O Fallon, MO · $112,000 – $179,000
A payroll leadership role managing the integration of acquired or divested companies into Mastercard's systems, ensuring compliance and operational continuity across multiple countries. This suits experienced payroll professionals with M&A project management background who can coordinate across technical teams and regional operations.
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Payroll Workday Lead
WaPo
Full-time · DC-Washington-TWP Headquarters · $91,800 – $153,000
Lead the modernization of payroll operations for a major news organization using Workday and automation technologies. This role suits experienced payroll professionals who want to move beyond routine processing to strategically redesign systems and drive efficiency across an enterprise.
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Director, Payroll
Starz
Los Angeles, CA · $120,000 – $180,000
This role oversees all payroll operations for a multi-state organization, handling tax compliance, equity compensation, vendor management, and process improvement. It suits someone with deep payroll expertise who can manage complex regulatory requirements and lead a function that touches every employee.
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Manager, Payroll
Integral Ad Science
Full-time · New York, NY · $88,900 – $152,400
This role oversees all payroll operations for a global technology company, managing both direct payroll processing and external vendor relationships across multiple countries. It's suited to someone with substantial payroll experience who enjoys hands-on work, team leadership, and navigating the complexities of international compensation and compliance.
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Service Corporation International
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Lead Compensation Analyst
Citrix Systems
Fort Lauderdale, FL
This role leads compensation strategy and execution across a multinational organization, designing market-competitive pay structures, managing annual compensation cycles, and ensuring pay equity compliance. It suits experienced compensation professionals who excel at translating complex financial data into business recommendations for senior leadership.
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Payroll Manager
Cambria
Belle Plaine, MN · $80,000 – $95,000
This role manages payroll operations for a multi-jurisdictional company across the US and Canada, handling processing, compliance, benefit administration, and team leadership. It's suited for someone with strong accounting skills and payroll expertise who can navigate complex tax regulations and lead a small team.
Listed on Cambria’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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