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 - $115K *

Tackle payroll tax compliance and reporting across jurisdictions. Leverage your expertise to ensure accurate filings, manage audits, and collaborate with teams for operational integrity. This role cri...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining tax and compliance through leadership and expertise. As a key contributor, you'll drive international audits, corporate tax functions, and build strong relationships whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$69K - $125K *

Support a dynamic team by enhancing DevSecOps practices and infrastructure automation, driving efficiency, and collaborating across departments to streamline delivery processes while maintaining high...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform compensation strategies in a dynamic, PE-backed environment. Collaborate on global equity programs, cap table management, and compliance across international markets, ensuring scalable infra...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $143K *

Develop and support enterprise platform solutions, specializing in ServiceNow and LeanIX, to enhance IT operations and architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $101K *

Empower organizational growth by bridging knowledge assets, training, and tools for effective employee engagement, process improvement, and technology adoption, ensuring growth professionals are equip...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$127K - $175K *

Transform enterprise telephony and contact center capabilities by leading modernization initiatives in cloud-aligned architectures. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance telecom solutions focused...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$86K - $144K *

Optimize your career as a Workday Application Administrator, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and implement scalable HR solutions that align with business object...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Drive merchant success by leading data-driven discussions, optimizing payment strategies, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance the card authorization process and reduce costs, ensuring top...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $189K *

Lead transformative operations by overseeing batch processing, payment execution, and integration within a complex financial environment, ensuring seamless coordination and technical support while man...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Drive revenue growth by owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting to contract execution. Leverage a strong pipeline and strategic outreach to acquire new clients and achieve sales targets in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by managing key partner relationships in the CTV and programmatic advertising landscape, driving revenue growth through strategic initiatives and collaboration while fostering an...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $130K *

Drive key accounting functions and lead a high-performing team to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational improvements, all while collaborating across departments in a dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$127K - $160K *

Take ownership of a strategic client portfolio, driving revenue growth and enhancing client relationships. Ensure client satisfaction through effective management of renewals, risks, and opportunities...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic sales team dedicated to enhancing Workday client success. Drive strategic initiatives and foster relationships within a flexible, remote-first culture, all whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving new client acquisition in ERP sales. Engage with customers and leverage Sage X3 solutions to boost sales revenue while collaborating closely with internal...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $274K *

Drive innovative program development while ensuring stakeholder alignment and optimal performance outcomes. Lead cross-unit integration, adapt technology use, and enhance consumer experience through e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $138K *

Optimize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure solutions supporting DoD missions by engineering and managing VDI platforms, ensuring compliance and performance. Take the lead on innovative modernization effo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $145K *

Contribute to a dynamic team by leading client engagements, mentoring accounting professionals, and driving exceptional service delivery within our outsourced accounting services practice. Enhance cli...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing federal staffing processes through strategic consulting and compliance with qualification standards, enabling effective recruitment and streamlined workforce planning for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $95K *

Optimize retention marketing programs through technical implementation and expert support in email and SMS campaigns. Collaborate with strategic teams to execute advanced client needs, ensuring adhere...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $218K *

Champion growth marketing strategies for an innovative SaaS solution. Drive demand generation initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and leverage AI to enhance efficiency in achieving scalable r...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $199K *

Optimize the future-state infrastructure architecture, ensuring seamless integration across cloud, network, systems, and security domains to support business growth and enhance operational resilience...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

Drive accurate property accounting support for commercial real estate, ensuring timely reporting and effective collaboration with property management and operations teams to align financial strategies...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $130K *

Champion day-to-day sales enablement system administration, enhance platform functionality, and support operational efficiency through user management, data analytics, and proactive improvements in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.