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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$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

$90K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing treasury operations, improving cash forecasting, and driving efficiencies across finance functions while ensuring effective liquidity management and internal collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Launch your career as a Security Operations Analyst, where you'll enhance security infrastructure, drive incident response, and partner with IT teams to strengthen defenses in a dynamic and impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Analyze and transform financial data to drive strategic decision-making, including building complex financial models, conducting valuation analyses, and producing high-quality reporting materials for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $150K *

Unlock the power of talent intelligence by conducting data-driven insights that shape hiring strategies and support dynamic recruitment initiatives, collaborating with teams to bridge market research...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment on priorities and execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive transformation, improve processes, and establish...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$77K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategies for HCM solutions in private equity. Collaborate with clients to customize offerings that meet their needs while managing strategic relationships and analy...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement advanced Salesforce solutions, leading development efforts and advising junior staff, while ensuring high-quality, secure applications within mission-critic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career by leading NetSuite implementations and support projects, guiding clients through configuration, testing, and training to optimize their systems for business success...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional projects that drive strategic initiatives, build trust, and navigate complexity while optimizing workflows and ensuring successful delivery of high-priority goals across the orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $201K *

Lead compensation initiatives to optimize pay structures while ensuring compliance and equity across the organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance compensation literacy and manage data-driven re...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $104K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key partner in financial reporting, managing equity compensation needs, collaborating across teams, and ensuring accurate reporting aligned with regulatory standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Transform performance marketing by leveraging multi-channel strategies and deep analytics expertise to optimize campaigns across platforms such as Google, Bing, and AI-powered search. Collaborate with...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Create a transformative People Partnerships framework while leading and developing a dedicated team. Drive organizational effectiveness and elevate leadership capabilities to achieve business success...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead and drive significant IT projects focused on transforming legacy systems to modern solutions, overseeing the full project lifecycle from analysis through delivery, while collaborating with stakeh...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate the customer payment experience by leading strategies that enhance filing success and adoption rates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver smooth and efficient transactions whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $123K *

Transform the data sharing landscape by leading NielsenIQ's Community Data Sharing Program, managing teams and partnerships to deliver valuable data insights, enhance client collaboration, and meet or...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Lead the financial integrity of a multi-unit organization; oversee general accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. Drive efficient month-end closing and collaborate on inventory and tr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Lead the strategy and evolution of enterprise applications, focusing on Salesforce. Oversee a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring scalable systems and alignment with business processes across multiple d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Drive operational excellence by improving supply chain processes and logistics. Collaborate across teams to streamline delivery, enhance performance, and manage projects effectively, involving travel...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $173K *

Lead in driving sustainable growth as you manage sales in your territory, using data analytics to solve financial and clinical needs while building strong relationships with key stakeholders across th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $228K *

The Workday Financials/Professional Services Automation Senior Principal Consultant is a dynamic professional responsible for leading Workday Professional Services Automation and Financials workstream...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Deliver a cohesive executive journey framework, optimizing engagements through strategic collaboration, data insights, and operational efficiency to meet Stripe's executive engagement goals by 2026...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $179K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Software Engineers, tackling complex software challenges and driving innovation across the software development life cycle in a remote capacity using Agil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $192K *

The Workday Financials/Professional Services Automation Senior Principal Consultant is a dynamic professional responsible for leading Workday Professional Services Automation and Financials workstream...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 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.