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 - $110K *

Analyze and implement robust data engineering solutions within a cloud environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data workflows, ensuring scalable ETL processes that drive dat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $154K *

Design and implement strategic projects that enhance member and employee experiences by collaborating with stakeholders and guiding teams through project life cycles, ensuring successful outcomes in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive exceptional client experience by leading benefit implementations. Leverage your problem-solving skills to navigate and enhance client relationships, ensuring smooth transitions for ongoing partn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $158K *

Transform enterprise data by designing semantic schemas and knowledge graphs. Integrate disparate sources into a shared vocabulary, ensuring AI systems have coherent data for decision-making across mu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to epidemiologic and scientific projects by analyzing real-world EMR data, ensuring high-quality programming outputs through SAS, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for regulator...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $125K *

Shape the future of automation as a Junior Power Platform Developer, collaborating with teams to design innovative business solutions that enhance efficiency and streamline processes across diverse te...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sales in the aerospace and defense sector. Manage key accounts, enhance client relationships, and expand business opportunities while offering tailored solutions t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence across diverse programs, collaborating with senior leadership to enhance performance and customer engagement while driving growth initiatives within the business unit p...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to manage project controls, analyze financial data, and ensure compliance across diverse contract types while enhancing budget performance and fostering coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $130K *

Develop and support Salesforce solutions to enhance client environments. Collaborate with teams to analyze and resolve complex issues, ensuring stability and scalability, while delivering exceptional...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the design and optimization of enterprise-scale data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, collaborating with analytics teams to enhance reporting and governance while empowering business stakeholder...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $157K *

Accelerate profitable growth as a strategic leader in your region, shaping product strategies and collaborating across teams to optimize offerings and pricing. Drive innovation and manage lifecycle st...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $157K *

Lead the charge in strategizing product lifecycle management and driving growth within a diverse portfolio. Collaborate cross-functionally to align customer needs with regulatory compliance, and optim...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $110K *

Elevate customer engagement through innovative lifecycle marketing strategies. You will drive demand generation and optimize user experience by integrating data insights, marketing automation, and col...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of IT service management by enhancing ITIL processes and practices, ensuring effective delivery of quality IT services, and leading teams in best practices and continuous improvement...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $128K *

Elevate enterprise OS platforms by defining and engineering cross-platform standards for Linux and Windows. Collaborate with teams to implement Terraform modules ensuring compliant, repeatable builds...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $180K *

Elevate your career by managing key relationships with upper-middle-market and enterprise software platforms, fostering growth with innovative solutions in the payment industry while leading a compreh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on new and current business development. Engage various sales resources and implement strategies to achieve quotas in the fast-paced cybersecurity sector...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Empower clients by solving complex challenges with tailored solutions, collaborating closely with sales teams to drive business success through strategic engagement, presentations, and technical demon...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by transforming complex customer challenges into tailored solutions. Collaborate with sales teams to present value-focused demos and drive successful closing strategies within a fast...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Optimize and develop an internal AI Enablement Platform; lead projects, integrate Microsoft identity systems, and enhance productivity through cutting-edge software tools while collaborating across te...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $157K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and develop mission-critical software solutions for the US Air Force, utilizing modern programming languages in an exciting, collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $158K *

Help us shape the reliability of cutting-edge AI services by defining SLOs, overseeing incident responses, and ensuring operational readiness. Leverage your expertise to establish monitoring systems t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $250K *

Lead litigation efforts by managing complex civil defense cases, engaging clients, and mentoring peers while ensuring exceptional legal practice standards in a supportive and dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $138K *

Partner with us to support M&A transactions by managing documentation, coordinating closings, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates excel in high-pressure environments with multiple deals and poss...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.