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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and enhancing payment workflows within Sage Intacct, collaborating with product teams to deliver robust financial solutions and ensuring compliance with security standard...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $185K *

Elevate your career as a strategic partner in integrated campaign execution, driving growth through multi-channel demand generation initiatives, optimizing performance, and collaborating cross-functio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the client tax function, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring accurate, compliant reporting while developing a high-performing team to support growth in brokerage products and regulatory ob...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$172K *

Take ownership of day-to-day paid social execution and optimization, primarily on LinkedIn. Collaborate on strategy implementation and drive performance through meticulously measured campaigns deliver...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$97K - $131K *

Advance quality assurance efforts for a Workday implementation, ensuring collaboration across business functions, and effective testing methodologies, while leading defect resolution and management to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $154K *

Transform government pricing strategies by managing client relations and ensuring accurate federal drug price calculations while mentoring a team of analysts and providing expert guidance in complianc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to tackle real challenges in corporate insurance actuarial practices, enhancing methods while influencing business decisions through your analyses and recommendations, in a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize cloud infrastructure and automate workflows, enhancing software delivery processes. This pivotal role fosters collaboration, ensures security practices, and drives effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead cross-functional projects, driving strategic value and overseeing project managers. Cultivate innovation and collaboration while managing risk and ensuring alignment wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $205K *

Empower innovation as you architect and optimize cloud infrastructure, driving automation and operational resilience with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $150K *

Optimize software applications by collaborating with teams to enhance product performance, resolve issues, and innovate solutions. Engage in all facets of the development lifecycle while mentoring dev...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $150K *

Shape the future of technology programs by leading enterprise-scale initiatives that connect technical and business objectives. Drive project success with strategic vision, cross-functional teamwork...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower business growth by leading strategic recruitment efforts for sales roles, collaborating with leaders to enhance talent pipelines and drive impactful hiring across the organization while ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of industrial sales by managing key customer accounts, driving engagement, and fostering long-term partnerships while identifying growth opportunities to accelerate revenue and enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance APC programs, improve care delivery, and elevate clinician engagement through innovation and collaboration across services while fostering team development...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $165K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic revenue initiatives, overseeing performance metrics, managing budgets, and fostering vital partnerships to optimize client experiences and achieve organizational g...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of compensation management as a senior analyst overseeing Workday Compensation operations, ensuring precise configuration and execution of annual cycles while providing expert analysi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $153K *

Transform your career by contributing to innovative projects as you leverage Go, React, and TypeScript to deliver robust applications. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment while ensuring high-qua...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $180K *

Shape the future of operations by leading transformative initiatives that enhance compliance and service quality, driving impactful strategies and building high-performance capabilities in a fast-pace...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $151K *

Champion transformative change by driving scalable, compliant operations that elevate customer and merchant experiences while ensuring strategic alignment and measurable outcomes across cross-function...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic finance pilots to drive AI model training and evaluation. This hands-on role combines financial expertise and operational leadership to transform emerging proj...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $176K *

Grow your career with us as a Senior Appian Developer, designing and implementing intelligent automation solutions while leading cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and deliver high-q...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $225K *

Drive compliance and reliability in the electric utility sector, ensuring adherence to NERC Operations & Planning and CIP standards to enhance grid stability and security. Collaborate with teams to im...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $153K *

Lead impactful projects as a Senior Engineer, shaping software solutions that enhance healthcare quality for Medicare beneficiaries. Collaborate with a committed team focused on modernizing case manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.