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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$135K - $226K *

Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital optimization efforts, guiding a team to enhance predictive insights for finance leaders. Collaborate across functions to drive execution and ensure accur...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving insights and efficiencies in a dynamic PE-backed software company to enhance business performance and growth through advanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join us to drive global compensation strategies that attract and retain top talent. Leverage your expertise to analyze market data, recommend pay structures, and partner with HR leaders to ensure equi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $196K *

Innovate cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions in a mission-critical team. Leverage advanced programming skills to develop tools enhancing national security efforts, contributing directly to the effect...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $214K *

Engage with high-net-worth clients by providing tailored tax planning and compliance services. As a Senior Associate, you'll analyze complex tax issues, mentor junior staff, and develop strategic solu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$210K - $300K *

Strategize innovative banking partnerships from inception to execution, ensuring compliance while driving product development and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance finte...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Engage healthcare professionals to drive sales growth in the advanced wound care sector, cultivating relationships and delivering tailored solutions within your territory, while achieving key performa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Transform the patient financial experience by leading initiatives to optimize revenue cycle operations, enhance cash application accuracy, and ensure compliance, while fostering a culture of performan...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform business outcomes by leading technology and organizational change initiatives. Engage with clients to optimize IT strategies and drive efficient delivery models, while mentoring team members...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in strategic finance, driving profitability and growth through innovative market strategies, executive partnerships, and performance optimization across diverse business segments...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$61K - $102K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of revenue recognition and technical accounting. Leverage your expertise in ASC 606 while enhancing controls, collaborating across departments, and driving scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Transform software quality by leading test strategy, enhancing automation, and fostering innovation. Drive collaboration across teams to ensure comprehensive testing while mentoring QA engineers and o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading ERP implementations for apparel and textile clients. Manage client relationships, guide through project lifecycles, and ensure successful outcomes. Leverage your industr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $140K *

Champion AI product innovation by defining roadmaps, managing new developments, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance our product suite with cutting-edge AI solutions. Drive customer value and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive financial excellence by delivering insights and analyses that empower strategic decision-making across departments. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and revenue analytics to foster growth and optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing risk analysis and modeling capabilities through advanced quantitative techniques, empowered to develop frameworks that strengthen counterparty credit and mark...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $143K *

Lead the charge in managing critical data center construction projects. Oversee multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on-time, within budget solutions while ensuring top-notch quality and compliance wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$150K *

Transform revenue operations by architecting data systems, improving metrics, and driving efficiency across Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success, ensuring alignment and optimal commercial performanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $236K *

Optimize customer success by operationalizing the Tanium platform, solving complex issues, and enhancing security and compliance through effective technical collaboration and communication in enterpri...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $105K *

Drive accurate financial reporting and compliance while managing full-cycle accounts payable, payroll, and month-end close processes. Collaborate across Global Finance, HR, and Operations to strengthe...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $131K *

Manage risk assessment and analysis for a diverse energy portfolio, using analytical tools to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with teams to develop scalable risk management strategies a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$174K - $250K *

Pioneer transformation through strategic customer partnerships, guiding enterprise teams to drive revenue with AI workflows and data insights, enhancing operations and fostering adoption for measurabl...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $220K *

Lead a dynamic sales team to optimize renewals and drive expansion through strategic initiatives, risk management, and insightful forecasting, while fostering individual growth and ensuring customer s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic forecasting and planning efforts to enhance sales growth, collaborating across teams to streamline processes and drive informed decision-making in a fast-paced, dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Advance proposal management by leading development of compelling, compliant proposals. Collaborate cross-functionally and ensure quality through strategic review and planning. Drive deadlines while me...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.