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 - $140K *

Shape the future of financial processes and lead Workday Financials implementations. As a senior consultant, you'll coach teams, present insights, and ensure smooth project workflows in a collaborativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in SPP Settlements, partnering cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance product features. Use your expertise to drive solutions and deliver exceptional support that meets cu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$148K - $260K *

Deliver expert guidance as a Principal Technical Consultant, driving customer adoption and satisfaction by leveraging the ServiceNow platform's capabilities and best practices to transform business pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $140K *

Contribute to seamless technical integrations by assessing partner systems, guiding implementations, and troubleshooting issues. Build trust with partners and internal teams while enhancing customer e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Tackle complex programmatic challenges by providing analytical and operational support. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and decision-making, driving efficiency and compliance in multif...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Elevate global revenue recognition through ASC 606 compliance, streamline processes, and support post-acquisition integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial pract...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic initiatives and drive international expansion through financial insights, collaboration, and innovative solutions that enhance business performance and achieve growth targets across...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical development through advanced biostatistics. Leverage your expertise in statistical analysis and support Phase I-IV trials, collaborating with global pharmaceutic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $125K *

Optimize our accounting processes as a key contributor in a growing finance team. You will manage property accounting for multiple locations, enhance efficiency, and ensure accurate financial reportin...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K *

Develop strong relationships with clients by identifying leads and presenting solutions, while collaborating with internal teams to enhance customer experiences in a hybrid work environment supporting...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $176K *

Manage financial planning and analysis processes to support commercial readiness, partnering closely with leaders to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting standards within a public biotech com...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career as you drive powerful media strategies, collaborating with teams and clients to optimize performance across various channels, leveraging insights for impactful digital campaigns in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $216K *

Engage with strategic customers to drive GTM strategies for a complex portfolio. Collaborate across teams to enhance adoption, maximize pipeline generation, and elevate solution messaging, leading to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $216K *

Elevate go-to-market strategies for the PM portfolio, driving customer engagement and operational excellence while fostering cross-functional collaboration across global teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $216K *

Shape success by driving go-to-market strategies for the PM portfolio, focusing on customer engagement and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize pipeline generati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you lead energy efficiency projects, collaborate with teams, and provide technical expertise in a dynamic environment focused on residential energy solutions and renewable tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Transform product campaigns with a global executional strategy that aligns teams and channels. Drive measurable impact through data-driven insights, stakeholder collaboration, and creative strategy ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial accuracy through accounting processes. Focus on month-end close, reporting, and process improvement while partnering with multiple departments to support strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $130K *

Empower our engineering team to enhance support for partners through streamlined processes, incident management, and self-service tools, fostering efficient operations while tackling complex technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential as you manage and scale a key media partnership, driving growth and performance through strategic leadership and relationship-building with executives in a dynamic digital environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping a high-performance culture by partnering with Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to enhance talent management, org design, and employee engagement in a rapidly growing env...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate decision-making by leveraging your expertise in Workday reporting to create impactful financial insights for a multi-state nonprofit healthcare system. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in financial operations while managing the end-to-end accounting close process and driving continuous improvements alongside senior stakeholders and your ded...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative tax planning and compliance solutions for high-net-worth clients. Lead a dedicated team to manage complex engagements, ensuring exceptional service while ident...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive product commercialization, optimize portfolio, and accelerate revenue growth through strategic planning and execution. Ensure timely market introduction and measur...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.