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 - $130K *

Grow your career with impactful projects in Cloud infrastructure, driving measurable value for top technology clients. Collaborate with experts to design, automate, and maintain secure GCP platforms t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building scalable software solutions impacting major merchants. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation while mentoring fellow engineers and enhancing fulfil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the modernization of enterprise data architectures by designing scalable data models and migrating systems to relational databases, while ensuring data quality and performance optimization for mi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing application performance and reliability. Collaborate with various stakeholders to support, troubleshoot, and enhance enterprise systems, ensuring seamless op...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $195K *

Join us to lead enterprise IAM initiatives, ensuring secure identity access and governance leveraging Microsoft Entra and ICAM. Collaborate across teams for compliance, zero-trust implementation, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $162K *

Join a team that defends lawsuits in Texas courts, providing legal expertise in insurance defense. Collaborate on legal research, drafting documents, and managing case-related tasks while ensuring com...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $170K *

Champion the deployment of cutting-edge AI Agent solutions that enhance customer experiences. This dynamic role involves collaboration, project leadership, and blending insights to drive impactful res...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform financial leadership in health plan accounting, ensuring accuracy in reporting and compliance. Oversee monthly close, IBNR estimations, audits, and develop processes that drive performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Optimize financial operations by establishing robust processes and systems. In this hands-on leadership role, drive end-to-end financial management from regulatory filings to strategic planning, ensur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to cultivating strong, strategic relationships with high-value customers, driving product adoption, and ensuring successful outcomes to achieve growth and renewals...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $103K *

Support compliance efforts by maintaining US Money Transmitter Licenses while coordinating with various teams on regulatory requirements, reporting, and partner due diligence. This role offers hands-o...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $129K *

Unlock potential by executing data-driven marketing campaigns that drive upsell and cross-sell revenue growth. Collaborate with key teams to optimize performance and enhance customer experiences acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Transform complex data into elegant technical solutions as a Python developer. Collaborate to build a rating engine, engaging with business units to streamline processes and enhance operational effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $145K *

Transform financial operations by implementing scalable solutions, ensuring accurate configurations and integrations. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailored financial systems th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $162K *

Lead transformative projects for auto dealerships by analyzing data, enhancing DMS configurations, and championing best practices. Foster collaboration, implement digital solutions, and strengthen cli...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $162K *

Optimize client operations in the auto dealership space through digital transformation. Collaborate closely with stakeholders, enhancing system configurations and training while ensuring seamless busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $162K *

Join a team that's driving digital transformation for auto dealerships, leveraging analytics to enhance business strategy. Engage with clients, manage projects, and shape innovative solutions in a dyn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $137K *

Partner with us to drive innovative equipment solutions in Water Treatment and Pulp & Paper sectors. Experience autonomy in design, project management, and vendor coordination while ensuring operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Take ownership of end-to-end systems and processes, driving automation and tooling initiatives to optimize operations. Architect transitions from legacy systems while enabling AI-driven solutions with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team where your entrepreneurial spirit and IT expertise drive innovation. Collaborate with skilled professionals to create strategic solutions and redefine industry standards in a suppo...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $155K *

Accelerate project success by leading implementation initiatives and fostering client relationships across cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless delivery of services and technology from pre-sales...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Drive the technical vision for a robust backend platform, influencing architectural standards and practices. Collaborate across teams to guide strategic initiatives, enhance reliability and operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $187K *

Lead the Human Resources function by driving people strategy to enhance organizational effectiveness, support growth, and manage compliance. Partner with executives to align HR initiatives that scale...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $189K *

Partner with us to lead a dynamic team focused on enhancing financial systems that drive effective decision-making and operational success while ensuring compliance and promoting best practices across...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $139K *

Support impactful cultural resource projects under NEPA for DoD. Engage in archaeological assessments, compliance tasks, and project management, providing expertise while adhering to federal and state...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.