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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$145K - $175K *

Analyze employment law challenges and provide internal guidance to HR teams. Collaborate on compliance strategies, educate stakeholders, and support multi-state legal interpretations to enhance servic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $180K *

Partner with leaders to drive strategy and impact as a key financial advisor, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Collaborate with executives and business units to provide insig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $184K *

Unlock the potential of AI by architecting transformative solutions and guiding complex enterprise projects. Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders while enhancing HR and Finance workflows through inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $115K *

Join a team that empowers project success through financial analysis and operational support. Leverage your expertise in project controls to guide diverse projects, mentor colleagues, and drive effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$250K - $275K *

Lead a dynamic sales organization by developing strategies, coaching directors, and driving revenue growth across major markets. Inspire a high-performing team to achieve goals while collaborating wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $255K *

Join our team to lead impactful data product initiatives, leveraging your analytics engineering expertise. Transform complex challenges into scalable solutions for revenue operations and drive AI inte...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$173K - $233K *

Make your mark at the forefront of analytics engineering, creating impactful data products for revenue teams. Lead key initiatives, drive AI integration, and elevate data quality while providing exper...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support the successful implementation and operation of AI solutions for partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize technical onboarding and troubleshoot issues. Elevate partner experience th...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$155K - $180K *

Drive the charge in leading a high-impact Implementation team, managing complex customer engagements, and enhancing delivery processes across a growing portfolio of enterprise clients to ensure operat...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$66K - $106K *

Help us maximize value by overseeing Agile teams in maintaining the Medicare claims processing system, ensuring stakeholder alignment and delivering high-quality outcomes within a structured SAFe Agil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $155K *

Champion comprehensive human capital support to enhance workforce effectiveness, advising on personnel actions and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. Collaborate with leadership to optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$81K - $122K *

Join us to serve as a vital finance partner, providing expert financial analysis and forecasting support to program managers, impacting business objectives through insightful data and strategic recomm...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee community development projects, lead professional staff, and ensure compliance with regulations. Utilize your expertise to enhance social services and advocate for d...

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3 days ago

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

$74K - $130K *

Unlock compliance potential by tracking tax incentives and eligible project costs while ensuring adherence to program requirements, supporting process improvements, and preparing detailed financial re...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $106K *

Champion data-driven decision-making by synthesizing diverse information into actionable insights. Engage closely with programs to leverage AI tools for analytics, enhancing outcomes through structure...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of driving operational excellence across our Go-to-Market team. Partner with leadership to build frameworks, enable revenue growth, and deliver insights through comprehensive reporting...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in crafting reliable backend systems using Python, Go, and Java to enhance the digital enrollment experience, while mentoring engineers and collaborating across teams to scale services...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $106K *

Reimagine your career with an opportunity to lead financial operations, tax compliance, and reporting. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support adherence to public sector accounting standards in a h...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to recommend and implement customized ERP solutions that drive business efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging product demonstrations and enhance c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic People Team to shape employee engagement and performance management within a fast-paced corporate environment. Collaborate with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness while ens...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $190K *

Empower our team as you design and execute promotional strategies, aligning them with sales objectives while leading a Technical Design team to deliver top-notch support and training, ultimately enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion tax compliance and planning initiatives to enhance multi-entity operations, ensuring precise returns, audits, and strategic decisions. Collaborate across departments to drive efficiency and i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive tax compliance and strategy for multi-entity operations, optimizing processes and ensuring timely filings, while collaborating across finance and tax teams to maintain accuracy and support audit...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Advance financial integrity by owning daily bank reconciliations, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving reporting improvements. Tackle complex financial breaks while ensuring timely, accurate...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $117K *

Contribute to a cutting-edge FinOps practice, optimizing cloud financial management across multi-cloud environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cost governance and drive...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.