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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$90K - $110K *

Shape your career by collaborating on payroll transformation strategies, driving design discussions, and optimizing global payroll processes while supporting change management initiatives across the o...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $114K *

Join a team that enhances financial operations through advanced Workday Financials management. This role involves system configuration, integration support, and process optimization while collaboratin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in complex client implementations for public safety software, ensuring successful delivery, mentoring junior staff, and driving quality outcomes with minimal oversight throughout the f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of public safety by leading complex software implementations. This role involves managing client projects with independence, mentoring junior staff, and driving quality outcomes throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $138K *

Advance global compensation practices by managing programs, data accuracy, and job architecture across multiple regions. Leverage analytical expertise to ensure competitive, equitable, and scalable co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $216K *

Unlock potential by leading global tax provision and financial reporting, ensuring compliance under ASC 740. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex tax positions and develop efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $230K *

Drive transformation of Enterprise Applications into a high-performing, AI-enabled service organization, while cultivating strategic partnerships and overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver measu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $173K *

Optimize global payroll operations in diverse jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Lead payroll processes, manage vendor relations, and partner cross-functionally to support financial and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $150K *

Partner with us to deliver expert tax planning advice to members by evaluating their tax situations, educating on strategies, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations while collaborating with fina...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by administering innovative compensation programs, partnering with HR and business leaders to analyze market trends, evaluate job levels, and ensure competitive pay practices in a tra...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer global payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple regions. Lead payroll processes and provide exceptional support as you contribute to the team’s expansion and effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming payroll processes at scale, ensuring timely and accurate payments for over 1,000 employees across multiple states, while driving compliance, automation, and efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive the payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate payments for 1,000+ employees across states. Build scalable processes, oversee audits, and manage compliance in a dynamic healthcare environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping financial excellence by overseeing complex accounting processes, enhancing compliance, and driving strategic financial reporting initiatives to support ongoing business grow...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading the entire tax function and driving compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborate with Finance and Product teams, while shaping tax strategies for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $100K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful project implementations, optimizing client solutions, and providing expert guidance on FactSet's Analytics tools while mentoring junior team members in a dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining customer retention by owning the renewal lifecycle for high-value accounts, driving disciplined negotiations with enterprise clients, and executing processes that lead to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Elevate integration excellence by leading Salesforce development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize solutions, ensuring scalability and reliability in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $173K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to enhance financial forecasting and reporting processes. Leverage your analytical skills to improve business intelligence systems and drive key performance i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Support engineering teams by delivering customer-focused technical assistance and incident management for Platform services, ensuring reliability and seamless operation in a production environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in processing complex union payrolls, ensuring compliance and accuracy while mentoring teammates and improving operational workflows. Drive collaboration across teams, elevate standard...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $175K *

Accelerate progress at client implementations by leveraging extensive expertise in analytics tools, collaborating with teams to drive product success and enhance customer experiences through strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $183K *

Optimize customer support models and governance for Workday deployments, providing strategic advisory services and tailored recommendations to enhance operational success and organizational independen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $95K *

Shape operational success by managing workflows, documentation, and support for departmental initiatives. Engage in process improvement and collaboration to enhance execution and drive effectiveness i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $165K *

Manage and mentor a team of accountants in critical areas like fixed assets and leases. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and oversee monthly/quarterly close processes, supporting our journe...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.