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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$75K - $95K *

Optimize milk accounting processes across a diverse client portfolio, managing payroll, billing, and compliance. Collaborate with multiple stakeholders while troubleshooting and enhancing operations t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $95K *

Empower your HR career by delivering comprehensive federal staffing support, consulting with managers, conducting job analyses, and ensuring compliance in recruitment processes while maintaining accur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$101K - $107K *

Shape the future of employee relations by guiding organizational effectiveness, onboarding, and leadership development. Partner with leadership to enhance HR compliance and drive performance managemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to manage tax compliance for private equity funds, collaborating with clients and mentors to ensure accurate reporting and compliance while enhancing your professional growth in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $128K *

Architect secure integrations between IAM and enterprise systems, enabling identity verification, automated service management, and monitoring for millions. The ideal candidate thrives in mission-driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Engineer competitive global total rewards and people operations. Play a key role in shaping compensation, benefits, and equity programs while driving effective HR initiatives in a fast-paced, high-gro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Transform business growth by leading a specialized sales team, driving strategic initiatives, and forging strong client relationships to achieve revenue targets across diverse services in a highly reg...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading software development projects that enhance operational efficiency and support financial modeling. Collaborate with teams to design user interfaces and drive innovative t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client cybersecurity and NERC compliance solutions. Drive business development and project execution while mentoring team members to ensure quality outcomes across Canada...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $110K *

Unlock financial governance excellence by ensuring data compliance and supporting budget execution in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to analyze trends, maintain integrity, and streamlin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Champion client-focused solutions by leading technical discovery and sales strategies, engaging diverse stakeholders to drive software implementation and value-based outcomes throughout the sales cycl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K *

Empower a diverse team of Support Specialists by driving excellence in service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a collaborative culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $120K *

Join a team that addresses complex Medicaid projects, guiding agencies through APD development and compliance. Lead strategy, manage stakeholder collaborations, and optimize funding processes for impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

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

$80K - $110K *

Shape the future of employee benefits by driving strategic design and compliance for North American retirement, life, and disability programs, while collaborating with leadership to enhance engagement...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $238K *

Drive revenue growth as a leader in sales. Manage a team of Account Managers, focusing on customer acquisition and relationship management across North and South America. Shape strategies to enhance s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Shape the future of finance operations by leading technical accounting and audits, enhancing reporting accuracy, and improving scalability for high-growth SaaS environments. Drive initiatives to moder...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $148K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business needs and deliver effective information systems solutions that enhance operational efficiency and meet strategic objectives across the organ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing expert-level technical support for complex customer issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve escalations and enhance satisfaction, while mentoring junio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $111K *

Lead critical clinical strategies and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating across teams to uphold data integrity and support product development initiatives in a dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $148K *

Advance sales success by leading a team of development representatives, driving performance, coaching talent, deploying effective strategies, and leveraging data insights to meet goals and enhance ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $197K *

Lead the charge in executing critical power system projects by providing hands-on technical expertise in commissioning and testing. Oversee field teams and ensure high-quality, safety-driven delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of our data infrastructure by designing robust data pipelines, leading integrations, and enhancing engineering velocity. Serve as a technical guide, ensuring reliability and scalabili...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $130K *

Elevate treasury operations by leveraging Kyriba expertise to optimize cash management, payments, and financial transactions. Collaborate with clients to ensure successful TMS implementations and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $150K *

Shape the future of compensation management by collaborating to design, administer, and optimize compensation frameworks that align with business goals, driving performance through data-driven insight...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $144K *

Join a dynamic team where you will lead and inspire a growing sales development organization, driving high-quality pipeline generation and fostering team performance while aligning with strategic reve...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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.