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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$90K - $130K *

Drive market share growth for high voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear in North America, developing strategies to achieve targets while providing technical expertise and support to sales teams and channe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Drive seamless international mobility and program operations support for U.S. Navy teams deployed in Saudi Arabia, ensuring effective administration, travel coordination, and compliance management to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic data analysis team, overseeing data management tasks, ensuring quality, and innovating through technical solutions to drive effective data reporting and suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $125K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by enhancing program integrity and combating fraud through innovative system design and development. Collaborate with a dedicated team to transform the Unifie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Optimize accounting processes and spearhead data migration to a new ERP system. Drive financial accuracy and reporting, paving the way for a leadership role post-transition. Collaborate with teams and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Explore a unique opportunity as a Salesforce Administrator, driving integration and customization while collaborating across teams to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Enjoy a vibran...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by guiding clients through Adaptive Planning implementations. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored budgeting, forecasting, and reporting solutions while mentoring junior members...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the Judiciary by delivering expert financial analyses and cloud cost management strategies that enhance financial operations and foster transparency in cloud environments for ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$89K - $179K *

Empower the software engineering team to design, develop, and test innovative applications and platform solutions. Collaborate across the SDLC while adhering to best practices and proactively resolvin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in Active Directory account administration utilizing advanced scripting and technical skills for user management across multiple classified networks, resolving access issues and ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Drive financial modeling and forecasting efforts to translate complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with executives to enhance growth strategies and operational efficiencies within a remo...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $125K *

Lead the charge in modernizing cloud infrastructure and managing systems administration, identity governance, and automation to enhance agility and efficiency across environments, ensuring robust secu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $201K *

Shape the future of enterprise management cloud by driving customer growth, developing strategies to close key sales opportunities, and negotiating with C-suite executives. Collaborate with internal t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by transforming compensation data into strategic insights to empower customers in making equitable pay decisions, while collaborating with internal teams to drive successful outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and leading cross-functional teams towards success in a dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $115K *

Join the Healthcare Talent Acquisition Team to serve as a sourcing specialist. Engage in proactive talent searches, build candidate pipelines, and collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring exceptional c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $115K *

Champion effective talent sourcing strategies across the U.S. and Canada, driving the hiring process for consulting and technical roles, ensuring a diverse candidate pipeline, and collaborating with s...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Champion security initiatives by enhancing customer trust and engagement. Lead cross-functional teams to implement robust security practices and tools while managing complex projects in a dynamic and...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Partner with us to enhance leadership capabilities and build high-performing teams. This strategic role requires expertise in talent development and organizational effectiveness to drive business outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage the accounting activities for captive insurance portfolios, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance while providing strategic support to clients and engaging with stakehol...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $111K *

Help us shape compliance strategies by overseeing Paid Family & Medical Leave programs. Utilize your analytical skills to interpret regulations and enhance business processes, ensuring adherence acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $192K *

The Workday Financials Senior Principal Consultant, Record to Report is a seasoned professional responsible for leading the Financials workstream and ensuring operational efficiency in Workday Financi...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $90K *

Champion brokerage operations by ensuring quality control and compliance. Engage with cross-functional teams to optimize account maintenance and cashiering processes while mitigating risks and enhanci...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $184K *

Engineer robust automation script frameworks to enhance network testing workflows. Collaborate with DevTestOps teams to integrate AI solutions, optimizing verification phases and ensuring reliable sof...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at managing a portfolio of Enterprise Accounts, driving sales of comprehensive Human Capital Management solutions. Leverage expertise to meet client needs and exceed quotas in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days 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.