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 *

Tackle a significant program management role, driving project delivery and governance while collaborating with clients. Your leadership will ensure timely execution, risk management, and adherence to...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $153K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cloud solutions, building innovative full-stack applications. Collaborate to develop scalable systems and prototypes that drive client success across various dig...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $153K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with digital leaders to design, build, and deploy innovative cloud-native solutions. Engage in full-stack development of secure distributed systems, ensuring opera...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the implementation of ServiceNow in Azure environments, collaborating with architects and delivery teams to deliver high-quality digital transformation for clients. Drive innovation and maximize...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $159K *

Champion end-to-end recruitment for vital sales roles, leveraging data and market insights to enhance talent acquisition strategies and build exceptional sales teams in a fast-paced environment...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$66K - $106K *

Transform workforce analytics by applying statistical insights to drive decision-making. Collaborate with HR to uncover trends and elevate engagement strategies through rigorous analysis and clear com...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $170K *

Architect detailed cost estimates for complex, large-scale construction projects, leveraging your expertise in civil, structural, and architectural scopes. Collaborate across teams to drive accurate f...

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4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's passionate about leading ISO certifications and internal audits. Drive engagement procedures, enhance client relationships, and uphold quality standards while contributing to a cult...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your career by engaging in governmental accounting consulting, providing quality services from planning to execution. Collaborate with clients and team members to enhance business processes an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $113K *

Drive project coordination and management for diverse public health initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders, track project progress, and prepare detailed reports to ensure timely completion and adh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Empower customer growth by leveraging consultative sales strategies and IT expertise to enhance relationships and drive enterprise infrastructure services revenue. Partner closely with teams to strate...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Transform your career by leading secure architecture and engineering efforts across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring compliance with NIST and IRS standards while significantly enhancing cy...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Join a pivotal initiative to lead federal HR data migration into Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM. Architect high-quality ETL strategies, ensure data compliance, and tackle complex quality challenges while inf...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by engaging in complex system analysis and development, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions within the SAP Supplier Portal envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive partner success by managing key law firm relationships, leveraging data and strong communication skills to identify trends, optimize performance, and facilitate growth in a dynamic, collaborativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$117K - $176K *

Deliver innovative technology transformation solutions by leading consulting teams, aligning business priorities with measurable outcomes, and fostering team growth in a client-facing advisory role...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $196K *

Lead capital projects with global impact, ensuring safety, quality, and progress. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project delivery from planning to execution, contributing to a divers...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Drive the development and optimization of mobile applications using React Native. Lead lifecycle management, ensure high performance, and mentor junior developers while collaborating to meet business...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by driving new customer acquisition for our SMB and Mid-Market segment. This high-velocity role requires you to manage a multitude of deals, streamline sales cycles, and partner effe...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform the future of access management by setting the vision for secure, user-friendly authorization across multiple platforms. Collaborate with teams to redefine standards and enhance security for...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Contribute to driving new business and building strong client relationships by leveraging your strategic sales skills and industry expertise in a dynamic, high-growth environment focused on HR solutio...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $165K *

Drive transformative client engagements and improve revenue cycle performance through effective management, innovative solutions, and development of analytical models while leading a team of consultan...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $230K *

Innovate organizational strategies by aligning executive priorities with effective people solutions, enhancing workforce planning and talent management. Elevate the People Business Partner model for i...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $125K *

Partner with us to provide critical financial analysis and technical writing support to enhance the Military Health System. Collaborate on policy research, data consolidation, and deliver concise repo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $216K *

Lead and manage complex IT projects across the full lifecycle, utilizing Agile methodologies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, while coordinating with federal stakeholders and maintaining complia...

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3 weeks ago

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

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.