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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$146K - $234K *

Partner with us to drive growth in the Federal Health sector by identifying and developing business opportunities with key government agencies. Leverage your expertise and relationships to enhance our...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing and nurturing ServiceNow partnerships across the Americas. Drive growth through strategic planning, partner engagement, and collaborative initiatives to enhance the Partne...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join and oversee partnerships within the ServiceNow ecosystem, driving business growth through collaboration, investment alignment, and strategic planning. Enhance partner practices, manage ecosystem...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Optimize client success by managing the end-to-end implementation of our Talent Management Solution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet client specifications while fostering collaboratio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leveraging automotive data to drive client success. You'll act as a key advisor, analyzing trends and delivering insights to enhance decision-making for our automotive partners. Jo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $86K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering top-notch software implementation services by configuring products, supporting testing, and guiding customers through their implementation journey to ensure...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $158K *

Unlock your potential by shaping talent acquisition strategies for cutting-edge technology roles, partnering with leadership to align staffing needs with business urgency while maintaining high-qualit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your expertise to drive growth in AI-driven finance, procurement, and legal solutions, while engaging with executives to simplify technology and create business va...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $119K *

Optimize risk adjustment and Star Ratings processes by bridging technical and operational teams, enhancing data-driven decisions, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to align goals and improv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $201K *

Join a team that's redefining Salesforce solutions. Leverage your expertise to lead projects, enhance user experiences, and drive business growth while developing integrated applications in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $135K *

Drive employee benefits strategy by managing programs, ensuring compliance, and optimizing Workday benefits processes. Collaborate with HR and external partners to enhance offerings, streamline operat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $237K *

Create a robust governance framework for sales compensation plans, ensuring compliance, strategic alignment, and consistency across global operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $114K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our global tax function as a Principal Tax Analyst. Take ownership of U.S. income tax provision, compliance, and reporting while driving process improvements through techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $125K *

Develop and support Workday Financial Management solutions by collaborating with Finance and IT stakeholders to enhance financial processes, manage integrations, and ensure data integrity while drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading Workday Financial transformations. Collaborate with clients, facilitate design sessions, and innovate solutions while driving project success in finance processes across va...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $114K *

Lead all phases of Software Development Life Cycle, managing SharePoint projects and enhancing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to document business needs, provide support, and deliv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $171K *

Champion strategic IT initiatives that enhance retirement product services. Collaborate with business leaders and tech teams to gather requirements, facilitate projects, and deliver innovative solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $102K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative SAP HR ABAP solutions that enhance business functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement complex configurations and ensure seamless integr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate team performance by leading a skilled group of Project Managers as you ensure smooth customer onboarding, drive project success, and foster cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Drive measurable improvements in accounting operations by leading a talented team, owning the monthly close process, and modernizing workflows through automation. Collaborate cross-functionally to enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Empower innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet diverse client needs and specification...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform business strategies by managing complex, interdependent programs that deliver measurable value. Engage with leadership, mentor junior staff, and drive effective change management initiatives...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $106K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality standards across a major federal program. Oversee a comprehensive Quality Assurance framework and collaborate with diverse teams to drive continuous improvement, co...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $171K *

Manage and optimize accounting operations while leading a team to enhance financial reporting, compliance, and system improvements across a global organization. Partner with cross-functional teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading Workday Payroll projects while coaching junior consultants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create effective solutions and ensure project success wit...

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Reposted 2 weeks 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.