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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$120K - $145K *

Lead and elevate the security operations and incident response, managing a team of engineers and analysts to safeguard systems and data, while ensuring continuous improvement in security postures acro...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver comprehensive patch management solutions by planning, deploying, and verifying patches in Windows environments. Collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance and maintain sy...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $117K *

Lead advanced payroll operations and system configurations to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes and provide analytical support for decision-making wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Champion financial accuracy by leading general ledger activities, month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls for robust financial reporting and audit suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Architect high-impact specialty care programs, ensuring successful execution and alignment with VHA priorities. Drive strategic planning and effective stakeholder engagement to support and enhance hea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Bring your expertise to the Epidemiology team by analyzing Real World data, conducting statistical analyses, and collaborating with stakeholders to support innovative research and regulatory activitie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence as you oversee project accounting and revenue recognition compliance, ensuring financial integrity for operational power plants and streamlining processes wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $143K *

Drive strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product adoption and revenue growth, delivering impactful enablement programs and insights for commercial success...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Transform employee experiences by overseeing HR operations, ensuring processes run smoothly, and facilitating support for onboarding, benefits, and performance management while continually improving e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $109K *

Innovate alongside executives by providing strategic support to drive organizational success, manage high-stakes priorities, and enhance workflow efficiency. You'll serve as a vital liaison and truste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the finance function for a high-growth AI healthcare service in the US, ensuring payroll, compliance, and reporting are effectively managed while building in-house capabilities to support st...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Design and evolve robust platform infrastructure, enabling cross-team collaboration and impactful solutions. Drive complex projects, ensuring scalability and data integrity in a high-ownership environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $151K *

Lead the charge in shaping business intelligence with cutting-edge Salesforce CPQ solutions. Analyze trends, enhance automation, and drive data integrity to support strategic decision-making and optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $185K *

Make your mark by leading a dynamic Pricing team, optimizing pricing strategies for diverse Government Services proposals, and establishing compliance processes. Drive data-driven decisions and foster...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$147K - $199K *

Contribute to dynamic frontend engineering, driving strategic direction and leading the development of user-centered web applications for government clients. Harmonize technical excellence with a stro...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex implementation projects, driving alignment across teams and stakeholders while ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction and financial success. Mentor others while improving tools and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion data solutions and lead advanced analytics initiatives for federal clients. Utilize strong database expertise and collaborative skills to enhance project delivery and manage client relationsh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in full-stack development, collaborating on enterprise modernization with Microservices. Deliver high-quality software, mentor engineers, and ensure best practices for cloud technologi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower innovation by developing reliable software solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance product design and functionality while participating in the entire development lifecycle, ensuring tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to client success by leading complex ERP implementations, optimizing workflows, and providing strategic guidance to finance leaders, ensuring excellence in delivery, operational readiness...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $132K *

Join the team as a Claims Specialist, driving complex claims management with expertise. Engage effectively with stakeholders to deliver exceptional service while ensuring equitable resolutions that al...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Engage in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating across teams to design, develop, and maintain innovative solutions. Support application refinement, perform code analyses, and ensure r...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform sales performance by leading and mentoring a high-performing sales team. Drive revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, relationship building, and effective management of sales ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion cutting-edge software solutions while enhancing production stability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and modernize critical applications, ensuring peak operational readine...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver exceptional technical support while managing device lifecycles and improving IT processes. As the first IT presence outside North America, you'll shape global support operations and contribute...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.