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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$80K - $100K *

Engage in application support for SAP clients, delivering expert consultancy, managing support tickets, and ensuring high-quality code and documentation while fostering effective communication and col...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $180K *

Drive commercial legal strategies by overseeing contract negotiations, fostering collaboration across teams, and enhancing processes to align business objectives with legal agreements. Lead projects t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $115K *

Champion strategic financial oversight across diverse research and academic operations, managing $31M in expenditures and $7.5M intercompany revenue. Collaborate with leadership to ensure compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$115K - $120K *

Grow your career by managing and analyzing project performance to ensure strategic objectives are met. Utilize best practices in program execution and Earned Value Management in this impactful role wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $95K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Advisory team focused on compliance technology, where your skills in analytical problem-solving and collaboration will drive impactful solutions for community...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to regulatory excellence and operational integrity. Manage payroll tax compliance across multi-state operations, oversee agency audits, and drive process improvements whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Advance credentialing excellence by ensuring compliance and regulatory standards for healthcare providers through efficient verification processes and collaboration with medical staff and stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

2 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

3 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

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading payroll and HRIS strategy in a diverse environment, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional partners to enhance system...

Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$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

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to drive innovation in payroll and HR tech by delivering scalable, maintainable systems while contributing to full stack architecture and cloud infrastructure enhanceme...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

$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 4 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

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.