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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$130K - $185K *

Lead the charge in product strategy and execution, enhancing financial wellness solutions. Own product lifecycles, drive cross-team collaboration, and leverage customer insights to deliver impactful s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring precise accounting and compliance in treasury and tax operations. You will play a key role in cash management, tax coordination, and process improvements while...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to own the global strategy and execution for a cutting-edge money movement platform. Drive innovations, ensure compliance, and transform complex payment networks into seamless, eff...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Lead the development and execution of a global payments platform, overseeing network strategy, compliance, and performance across fiat and crypto transactions while managing cross-functional teams and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $100K *

Take ownership of the financial operations for crop insurance, managing premium payments, reconciliations, and audits while collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and accurate reporting...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $154K *

Accelerate client success by leading implementation teams in delivering strategic solutions. Elevate operational efficiency while fostering collaboration across departments and driving targets within...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer care and technical support for our diverse software solutions. Drive team performance, manage escalations, and ensure high-quality service delivery while fosterin...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Manage comprehensive talent strategies for diverse clients, collaborating closely with stakeholders to enhance employee engagement, retention, and development initiatives. Drive project execution whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $116K *

Optimize payroll tax compliance by managing filings, resolving issues and ensuring accuracy across jurisdictions. Join a dedicated team focused on minimizing financial risks while enhancing payroll pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $106K *

Shape the future of technology solutions by optimizing, analyzing, and maintaining core systems while collaborating across teams to enhance user experiences and deliver innovative solutions in a dynam...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $179K *

Seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams in supporting advanced authentication solutions and identity management initiatives, ensuring successful program execution and s...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing HR systems and analytics to enhance efficiency and scalability. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring data integrity while developing actionable insights that s...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Unlock potential by taking ownership of dynamic FP&A processes. This role requires a proactive analyst to build models, deliver insights, and leverage AI tools within a high-growth SaaS context, confi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $101K *

Advance your career by managing end-to-end tax workflows, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance across federal, state, and local agencies while communicating effectively with partners for seamless...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Collaborate globally to drive revenue forecasting and analysis. Act as a strategic partner to commercial teams, translating data into actionable insights that support business growth and influence dec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $105K *

Drive cross-functional HR initiatives that enhance organizational performance while ensuring impactful, measurable outcomes. Collaborate with key stakeholders to streamline processes, improve delivery...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Drive success through strategic management of AWS incentive funding programs, ensuring alignment with OpenAI’s growth initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize financial performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $114K *

Drive execution of technology projects, coordinating activities and maintaining timelines to support client implementations and internal initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $159K *

Engage in key financial operations, ensuring compliance and scalability across FROs. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver insightful financial reports, uphold rigorous standards, and enhance inte...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring payroll tax compliance across North America, overseeing vendor operations, conducting audits, and optimizing payroll systems. Join a detail-oriented team focused on enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $117K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering a fair workplace culture by managing complex Employee Relations cases, guiding people managers, and optimizing HR processes to drive strategic change and miti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K *

Engage in driving effective product support by managing issues, enhancing processes, and collaborating across teams to ensure smooth operations and improved user experience while ensuring clear commun...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$64K - $107K *

Manage the SBA loan closing process, ensuring compliance, facilitating communication, and conducting due diligence for clients and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring junior staf...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Optimize compliance initiatives and enhance regulatory frameworks to ensure adherence to SOX, PCI-DSS, and privacy standards. Lead cross-departmental collaboration to validate control effectiveness an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a payroll tax expert, resolving complex issues and driving proactive tax reviews. Collaborate across departments to build systems that enhance customer experience while ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.