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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$75K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by fostering strong, collaborative customer relationships, executing tailored account plans, and ensuring successful business agreements in a dynamic sales environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate growth by driving lead generation and opportunity creation through strategic outreach, collaborating with sales teams to deliver compelling messaging and exceptional value to decision-makers i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $109K *

Lead the charge in enhancing fundraising operations through strategic data management, Salesforce expertise, and effective team collaboration. Drive insights and reports to optimize decision-making an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Advance organizational success by driving People Advisory strategies, leading transformative projects, and collaborating with leaders to enhance talent management, change initiatives, and workforce pl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of business solutions by prospecting and closing payroll deals with small and mid-sized companies. Utilize your sales prowess and CRM tools to drive client success while mentoring tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $134K *

Drive global payment partnership strategies and enhance market expansion efforts by collaborating with internal teams and external partners to develop innovative solutions and optimize operational eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Drive impactful AI initiatives and set technical standards across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality, compliant AI product development...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $275K *

Lead the strategy and execution of AI and workflow capabilities, driving innovative solutions that enhance user experience and business outcomes across a scalable product suite. Mentor a team of Produ...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of financial solutions, providing hands-on expertise in Workday Financials. Support strategic initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $260K *

Deliver exceptional data architecture as a Principal Data Engineer, driving AI-first strategies and standards to enhance insights and data governance, while mentoring engineers and influencing cross-f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $178K *

Champion large-scale capital projects as a technical authority, driving strategic execution, risk management, and portfolio oversight while leading cross-functional teams and fostering continuous impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $210K *

Empower government agencies by bridging legacy systems and modern solutions. As a key technical architect, you'll craft AI-ready data strategies using MuleSoft, Tableau, and Data 360 to tackle complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $116K *

Lead the charge in driving cross-functional project initiatives, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion while managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications across mult...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $115K *

Join a team that's leading Salesforce implementation projects, shaping solutions tailored to client needs. Collaborate closely to drive configurations, optimize business processes, and promote best pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of employee engagement by partnering with leaders, driving performance and compliance across the organization while fostering a positive and effective workplace for all team members...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive client success by thoroughly gathering and documenting complex requirements for innovative solution implementations, acting as a key liaison to ensure precise communic...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in gathering and documenting client requirements for complex solutions. Collaborate with clients and technical teams, ensuring thorough communication and effective liaison throughout t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $166K *

Oversee database operations across AWS environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and security. Collaborate with engineering and development teams to automate processes and manage lifecycle whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $123K *

Drive successful implementation of accounting software for mid-market and enterprise clients, managing complex requirements and fostering client relationships to deliver exceptional service and consul...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving effective workforce planning through data analysis. As a key analytic resource, you'll leverage data insights to support strategic human capital planning and enable informed...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive enterprise payroll operations and workforce administration for a complex, decentralized organization, overseeing compliance, integration, and operational transformation to support growth and acq...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $184K *

Empower customers to unlock the full potential of their Workday investments through innovative consulting services and expert guidance. Engage collaboratively to ensure their success in navigating HR...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Innovate as you lead complex project implementations for public safety clients, coordinating cross-functional teams while managing scope, budget, and risks to ensure successful project deliveries from...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $92K *

Partner with us to enhance data operations by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving improvements in production support processes. Shape...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage and coordinate diverse project teams to successfully deliver complex software implementations for public safety clients, ensuring effective communication and adherence to scope, schedule, and b...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.