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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$89K - $134K *

Champion comprehensive talent acquisition strategies, driving high-quality recruitment efforts and advising leaders on market trends to optimize the hiring process and enhance candidate experience acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$94K - $126K *

Reimagine tax compliance and strategy by managing complex corporate tax reporting, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring audit-ready documentation within a dynamic and fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our rheology product line by partnering with sales, marketing, and key customers to drive growth and execution of effective go-to-market strategies while acting as a subject-mat...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Empower your career by driving growth in the rheology product line, leveraging your expertise to engage customers and enhance their success through strategic collaboration and innovative market strate...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in transforming legacy data environments into modern, cloud-native architectures. Collaborate with experts to define data strategy, ensuring integrity and accessibility while implement...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $115K *

Drive strategic finance initiatives by analyzing performance, building reliable financial models, and collaborating across teams to optimize business outcomes that inform executive-level decision-maki...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $145K *

Champion compliance and operational excellence by implementing programs that align with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and enhancing client satisfaction in a dynamic environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional software implementations, optimizing customer experiences, and driving the successful adoption of ERP solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive sales and strategy for global solutions, focusing on Major Accounts in a competitive market. Foster client partnerships and exceed quotas through innovative planning and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential as you shape compliance frameworks and manage banking partnerships, ensuring regulatory requirements are met while supporting strategic initiatives for global expansion and digital in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Champion innovative technical projects that enhance operational efficiency and align with strategic goals. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and quality-driven project compl...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Contribute to improving clinical documentation integrity through developing standard processes, educating staff, and conducting thorough reviews to enhance compliance and support value-based care init...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by mastering data integration and warehouse support. Collaborate on critical projects, enhance system performance, and ensure reliable operations in a fast-paced environment to dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Advance our financial strategies by leveraging robust analysis and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, while mentoring junior analysts and...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping financial strategy through analysis and partnership. Utilize your expertise to drive operational efficiency, forecast performance, and cultivate relationships across departm...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Drive financial planning and analysis through data insights, mentorship, and operational initiatives, working closely with leaders to enhance business performance and support decision-making across mu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $109K *

Unlock potential by bridging technical and business gaps with data analytics. Assess processes, outline solutions, and support IS decisions to drive continuous service improvement in a collaborative r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $135K *

Transform enterprise relationships by leading the contract renewal process that drives retention and revenue growth. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to build a renewal strategy that aligns...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Accelerate customer success by providing expert technical solutions and guidance on ServiceNow Risk & Resilience products, ensuring effective configuration and implementation that drives business outc...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's passionate about developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, you will create robust software, drive projects across the stack, and men...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential as a Senior ServiceNow Developer, enhancing FAA's IT capabilities through agile integration and workflow automation, driving operational excellence across systems and enabling a custo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by tackling technical challenges that enhance business systems, drive operational efficiency, and streamline communication between stakeholders and technical teams. Lead initiative...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $165K *

Partner with us to influence Salesforce solutions that drive process excellence, engage stakeholders in agile environments, and deliver scalable CRM capabilities for our growing B2B Scores business. Y...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $175K *

Help us elevate projects to new heights by leading diverse teams and optimizing processes to deliver exceptional outcomes. Your leadership will inspire excellence and drive impactful project managemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

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

$90K - $130K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading diverse teams, ensuring safety, and fostering partnerships. Drive progress through proactive problem-solving and strategic collaboration, enhancing you...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

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.