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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$85K - $141K *

Contribute to large-scale modernization efforts by providing analytical support, data modeling, and documentation to guide decision-making for software development and architecture in an agile environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee support services through strategic oversight, operational excellence, and high-performing team development. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver outstandi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower our CAAS team as a Senior Accountant to lead client engagements, optimize financial processes, and deliver strategic financial insights while mentoring staff in a dynamic and remote environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $179K *

Accelerate your career by leading application support in a dynamic AWS ecosystem. Drive technical solutions, enhance developer self-service, and collaborate across teams to ensure reliable, secure app...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$61K - $100K *

Shape efficient processes as part of a dynamic team in child support services, utilizing NJKiDS systems to enhance support operations and ensure compliance with interstate regulations for effective ov...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$50K - $142K *

Transform healthcare data integration by managing complex projects with minimal guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve client issues, optimize data flows, and ensure successful go...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $92K *

Empower operational excellence by liaising between teams to analyze and resolve complex technical issues, enhancing data platform performance and driving process improvements for business stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion client relationships by serving as a strategic partner, driving solution adoption and value realization. Lead account health monitoring, retention efforts, and internal cross-functional colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT systems and data management for major federal healthcare programs. Collaborate across teams to deliver accurate, timely information and innovative data solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by evaluating legal operations, modernizing vendor data workflows, and implementing AI-driven automation strategies to enhance efficiency and insight across corporate legal processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$78K - $83K *

Design audit concepts and processes, mentor teams, and ensure quality control while developing innovative solutions in the healthcare auditing domain to generate recoverable claims for clients...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $118K *

Join a team that's focused on driving operational excellence and technical solutions for clients. Lead transformative projects, enhance performance, and mentor junior consultants while ensuring succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $90K *

Pioneer quality compliance initiatives by supporting documentation, audits, and regulatory requests. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance food safety and drive compliance improvements in a dynami...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to ensure seamless integration between various client systems and essential ERP platforms. You'll support transitions, troubleshoot complex issues, and enhance system performance, driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $160K *

Make your mark at global scale by driving impactful performance and talent programs. Collaborate across teams to design systems and processes that enhance user experiences and foster growth, all while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $125K *

Champion innovative solutions as a Full Stack Engineer, delivering impactful features and enhancing systems across projects. Collaborate, design, and optimize applications with a focus on performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's optimizing Workday for Total Rewards, enhancing compensation, benefits, payroll, and absence management while collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K *

Empower our customers by implementing effective onboarding strategies that drive success using our innovative platform. Be the go-to expert for customer experiences and ensure seamless integration and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $104K *

Empower our manufacturing network by leading the full-cycle talent acquisition process. Collaborate with leaders to develop effective recruiting strategies that enhance operational performance and dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead the renewals function, ensuring timely renewals, risk management, and revenue protection while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance retention and operational efficiency. Play a key role in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful leadership by managing the end-to-end renewals process, ensuring timely contract renewals, and enhancing team performance to maximize customer retention and revenue continuity...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $123K *

Join a dynamic team to lead projects that implement innovative solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and team success through strategic direction and effective management. Shape processes that drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $123K *

Join a team that leads successful BlackLine solution implementations while driving project success and team growth. Foster relationships with clients, manage multiple projects, and improve processes i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $150K *

Advance innovative web solutions by developing dynamic applications using ReactJS and JavaScript. Collaborate with design teams to enhance user experiences while leading the charge on best practices i...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise-wide IBS program performance and governance. Collaborate across teams to innovate standardized execution, enhance customer satisfaction, and ensure profitability...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.