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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$100K - $150K *

Unlock growth by driving strategic sales initiatives and managing complex enterprise cycles. Collaborate with C-Suite executives to deliver impactful solutions in a leading SaaS environment, ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive customer success. Design scalable processes, analyze data, and implement initiatives tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead operational excellence by coordinating sustainment and service delivery across diverse IT functions to ensure mission stability. Collaborate with Agile teams and stakeholders to maintain high ava...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape our revenue operations by ensuring accurate invoicing and collections post-sale. Own month-end financial integrity, drive process improvements, and lead a high-performing team through critical p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence as you support coordination and management of the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. Oversee documentation, monitor system enhancements, and ensure quality assurance to o...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's crafting global analyst relations strategies across key verticals. You will build relationships with industry analysts and collaborate on impactful narratives that drive awareness a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $157K *

Transform operational efficiency at NA Manufacturing sites by executing Rapid Improvement projects. Lead cross-functional teams using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to drive significant process improvem...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $142K *

Transform financial operations as a strategic partner for R&D teams, driving insights from cloud infrastructure costs and cultivating effective cost-containment strategies in a dynamic engineering env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $115K *

Unlock potential by designing and supporting advanced Workday reporting solutions, driving data-driven decision-making across various organizational functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to transla...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Collaborate to create and enhance data infrastructure, enabling seamless lifecycle management for enterprise data products. Drive innovation in data lakes, streaming architectures, and observability s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $234K *

Lead efforts to expand the Everpure Resilience initiative across the Americas. Collaborate with sales teams to drive growth through strategic targeting, pipeline management, and customer relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Oversee construction management for multiple project sites, ensuring timely and safe completion. Collaborate closely with teams, manage risks, and maintain project budgets while supporting constructio...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $128K *

Lead the charge in unifying cloud infrastructure, AI tooling, and governance in a dynamic Innovation Lab. Oversee end-to-end development and operationalize data ecosystems to drive impactful analytics...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Empower our payment systems by analyzing operations, mitigating risks, and driving optimization strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance and ensure compliance, contributing to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$270K - $305K *

Unlock growth by shaping strategic partnerships with key telco accounts. Drive revenue through tailored solutions while expanding our market presence. Collaborate effectively across teams to align str...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$88K - $216K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering standards in an AI-native development lifecycle, directing autonomous agents and ensuring rigorous code scrutiny while maintaining high-quality produ...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $115K *

Drive data collection and analysis efforts to enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness in a collaborative environment. Support senior analysts with detailed insights and generate visualiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive project success through strategic execution, ensuring high standards in communication and detail. Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize project management practice...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Play a key role in enhancing global business process controls and compliance. Drive the design and implementation of SAP S/4 controls to ensure risk mitigation and effective financial reporting while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Reimagine the future of program integrity by acting as a subject matter expert, collaborating with diverse teams to produce vital reports and insights that enhance performance and ensure compliance ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to enhancing payroll systems by developing and optimizing COBOL programs. Collaborate with teams to create technical solutions, ensuring system integrity, delivering reports, and supporting...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Take ownership of complex accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across diverse client accounts. Execute month-end closes, payroll, and reporting with meticulous attention t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Transform proposal success by leading strategic pricing for U.S. Government contracts. Drive competitive analysis, compliance, and financial integration to ensure optimal pricing solutions while mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Drive your career forward by utilizing advanced statistical analysis and machine learning to solve complex data challenges. Collaborate across teams to develop predictive models, communicate insights...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Champion strategic initiatives that enhance Work-to-Cash capabilities, driving product direction and delivering impactful outcomes while collaborating across teams and navigating ambiguity within comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.