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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$110K - $130K *

Pioneer automation and innovation as a Senior Workday Analyst. Own the technical health of Workday Payroll, collaborating across teams to enhance operations, implement changes, and leverage new featur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $139K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll systems to enhance functionality and user experience. Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT to ensure accurate payroll processing while providing exceptional custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform global payroll operations across US, India, and UK. Elevate compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while managing an offshore team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to strea...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Drive global payroll excellence by owning end-to-end operations, ensuring compliance, and elevating processes. Collaborate across functions to deliver accuracy and efficiency while leveraging AI tools...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead payroll excellence across North America, enhancing compliance, team capability, and technology integrations. Drive operational improvements while managing vendor relationships and collaborating w...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you prospect and present payroll solutions, closing deals with small to mid-sized businesses. Engage with clients, deliver value, and set your own schedule in a commission-drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $210K *

Manage global payroll operations across 18 countries, ensuring accurate, compliant processing while enhancing employee experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive payroll strategy, automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $129K *

Drive payroll tax compliance and regulatory accuracy across multi-regions, ensuring risk mitigation for a global tech workforce. Leverage expertise in tax laws to enhance operational efficiency in a f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $120K *

Drive compliance excellence by defining regulatory payroll product requirements, executing audits, and collaborating with internal teams. Protect the integrity of payroll systems and maintain adherenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $146K *

Transform technical initiatives by architecting scalable software solutions while mentoring a dynamic engineering team. Drive excellence, influence decisions, and lead projects from conception to deli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in payroll tax compliance for a complex, multi-state workforce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate withholdings, timely filings, and robust systems that drive o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic compensation programs that align with client goals. Collaborate with executive teams to provide expertise in designing remuneration structures, ensuring equitab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $210K *

Pioneer impactful HR solutions within the healthcare domain, driving system implementations while mentoring others. Work collaboratively with diverse teams and leverage industry expertise to ensure po...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Empower global payroll efficiency by leading multi-country operations, ensuring compliance in 12 countries, and driving innovations in payroll technology. This role blends hands-on payroll management...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $128K *

Lead a team dedicated to overseeing effective payroll tax operations across multiple states, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing high-volume employer accounts and fostering continuous impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $196K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative Workday HCM solutions, driving impactful transformations. Lead projects in Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking while streamlining processes and enhancing clie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $157K *

Grow your career with our FP&A Systems team, designing innovative EPM solutions and enhancing financial planning processes. Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize efficiency and ensure data...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $213K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches. This role emphasizes collaboration, strategic planning, and operational readiness to enhance product offerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Oversee accounting operations for foreign entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Manage payroll, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting while identifying process improvements for effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $201K *

Lead the transformation of global payroll operations across multiple regions, ensuring compliance and excellence in execution. Collaborate across functions to enhance processes and drive strategic ini...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $105K *

Help us optimize financial performance through advanced analysis and modeling. Collaborate with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives, providing insights to drive reven...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting employees throughout their lifecycle. You'll facilitate recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations in a fast-paced environment, contributing meaningfull...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's driving efficiency in payroll integrations. Lead a dynamic group to enhance productivity, solve operational challenges, and deliver exceptional client experiences in a fast-paced en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to drive efficiency and compliance by configuring and optimizing the Workday platform, focusing on payroll and enhancing cross-functional systems to support seamless operations and data...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by collaborating on payroll transformation strategies, driving design discussions, and optimizing global payroll processes while supporting change management initiatives across the o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 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.