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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$98K - $123K *

Empower our customer success efforts by leading a high-performance team dedicated to strategic accounts. Drive retention, foster collaboration, and develop value realization strategies that ensure lon...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $123K *

Champion a dynamic team in driving success for high-value accounts while fostering relationships that inspire growth, retention, and satisfaction. Blend leadership with strategy to maximize customer v...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion a dynamic Customer Success team to drive retention and expansion across high-value accounts. Utilize strategic planning, operational rigor, and mentorship to ensure optimal customer satisfact...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Champion customer success and retention by leading a team of CSMs focused on high-value accounts. Drive strategic planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize custo...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful program management for new logo implementations, ensuring client success with Alkami's digital banking solutions. Build strong client relationships while expertly navigating complex...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $115K *

Help us drive financial excellence by partnering with leaders to manage budgets, perform analysis, guide strategic planning, and enhance resource allocation across diverse programs, ensuring long-term...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by partnering with experienced professionals to deliver FP&A and accounting solutions that improve processes and drive results for diverse portfolio companies through data-driven i...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $102K *

Deliver comprehensive financial analysis and insights to support management decisions, ensuring accurate reporting and coordination of budgets. Collaborate across departments to enhance financial prac...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $139K *

Join a team that's dedicated to safeguarding lives by delivering innovative PPE solutions. Collaborate with respected professionals while executing sales strategies and building relationships within t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Unlock potential by managing and enhancing security technologies while conducting vital assessments and incident responses. Collaborate with vendors to protect the organization from evolving threats a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$64K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence in Employee Health and Benefits by guiding projects, enhancing processes, and collaborating with teams to achieve quality and efficiency goals while supporting firm growth...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $122K *

Join a team that's focused on enhancing healthcare analytics through effective cost accounting and decision support. You will lead complex projects, mentor analysts, and provide actionable insights to...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion payroll excellence by leading a team to ensure accurate processing, tax compliance, and exceptional internal client service while fostering a motivated and high-performing work environment...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving sales success in a dynamic role that empowers HR solutions for small businesses. Manage a diverse pipeline and establish trusted relationships, ensuring clients have access...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $95K *

Elevate business success by driving HR solutions sales, leveraging your network, and establishing relationships with management teams in diverse industries to build a robust pipeline and achieve sales...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $103K *

Join us to enhance long-term care services by leveraging your nursing or social work expertise. You'll improve care plans, assess claimant needs, and collaborate with healthcare professionals in deliv...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join us to drive product execution and enhancements in a dynamic environment. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, align product strategies, and leverage user insight...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$66K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing Short-Term Disability appeals, utilizing expert resources, demonstrating superior customer service, and optimizing claim processes to enhance organizational performance in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing ICAM systems by effectively gathering requirements, writing user stories, and providing customer support, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders and technica...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $104K *

Shape the future of compliance in biomanufacturing by ensuring adherence to cGMP and FDA standards through validation protocols. Engage with donor centers to execute and document testing, working coll...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$97K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing renewal operations through process innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and AI integration. Elevate team efficiency and effectiveness by streamlining workflows and...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy by translating complex data into actionable insights, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize GTM...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$139K - $196K *

Drive strategic HR technology initiatives, leveraging Workday expertise to optimize solutions and advocate for scalable integration across HR systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and foster...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's focused on building and nurturing key partnerships. You will enhance technical integrations and drive partner success, ensuring optimal performance of financial solutions while coll...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate total rewards strategies to attract and retain talent while ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business goals. Collaborate with HR and finance to manage efficient c...

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1 week 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.