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 *

Elevate your leadership in revenue cycle management by driving innovative operational excellence in healthcare. Manage a dynamic RCM team while collaborating across functions to enhance patient experi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle global recruiting for tech roles, balancing strategic partnerships with innovative sourcing approaches to attract top talent and enhance the employee journey through proa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that leads environmental site characterization for mobility projects, ensuring compliance and managing risks. You'll drive strategic planning, execution, and oversight of assessments and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead and manage transformational projects by standardizing systems, designing solutions, and influencing stakeholders. Drive operational excellence, ensuring alignment across teams to support strategi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$112K - $179K *

Unlock your potential as a Database Administrator, empowering critical global consular operations. Optimize database systems, enhance performance, and ensure security in a dynamic, collaborative envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $160K *

Pioneer impactful tax strategies and team development while managing client relationships and compliance for insurance-related taxation. Drive growth through mentoring and technical expertise in the e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive impactful financial planning and analysis, guiding strategic decisions with expert modeling and insightful reporting to enhance business performance across functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $170K *

Lead the charge in U.S. multistate tax compliance & planning. Collaborate with Finance & Legal teams to ensure timely filings, optimize tax positions, and manage audits. This senior role requires stra...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Transform critical environments as you manage and oversee complex data center operations, ensuring efficient infrastructure implementation and maintenance while coordinating diverse teams to achieve o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $118K *

Shape our sales success by collaborating across teams, enhancing deal structures, and maximizing revenue through streamlined processes and innovative solutions, impacting growth strategies and custome...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $115K *

Manage implementation projects by leading a team ensuring successful customer launches. Cultivate relationships, optimize processes, and drive operational efficiency across multiple functions in a col...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $230K *

Empower your career by leading Total Rewards, HRIS, and Data initiatives. Shape strategic frameworks, build compensation structures, and enhance data integrity to support organizational growth in a re...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$97K - $130K *

Transform client engagement by building relationships and identifying new business opportunities in the biotech sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance innovative therapies and prov...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $138K *

Champion innovative biotechnology solutions by building key relationships and identifying opportunities in the US West region. Collaborate with diverse teams to expand market presence and drive busine...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$198K - $233K *

Empower industries with innovative technology solutions as a Sales Engineer. Drive strategic customer engagements, showcase advanced products, and build lasting relationships in this dynamic role supp...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing innovative data governance strategies. Collaborate with clients to ensure data quality, support cloud transformation, and enable AI readiness, driving si...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead and optimize construction consulting projects, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction while independently establishing a new office. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive growth and manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $182K *

Build a future-ready platform by enhancing program integrity through cloud solutions and advanced automation, while mentoring peers and driving secure, efficient DevSecOps practices across critical pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Unlock your potential by coordinating essential environmental permits for complex industrial and federal projects. Collaborate with agencies and project teams to ensure compliance while managing criti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $215K *

Partner with us to navigate complex labor and employment laws while advising leadership on compliance, risk management, and workforce challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Engage a team of service professionals to deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and retention while managing and expanding service revenue opportunities in a dynamic consulting...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that drives strategic initiatives within the Veterans Health Administration. As a Project Manager, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment ensuring compliance with VA standards while...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that delivers expert technical support to SMBs, guiding them through sales cycles and technical challenges in security and access management, ensuring optimal use of solutions to enhance o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $140K *

Champion the end-to-end sales compensation process by managing accurate commission calculations and administration, ensuring timely payments, and driving operational efficiency while collaborating acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $110K *

Innovate the way employee well-being and recognition programs are designed, implemented, and managed. Collaborate with HR teams to enhance engagement and elevate the associate experience across the or...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month 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.