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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$109K - $140K *

Help us drive accuracy in project estimates by leading development, analyses, and risk assessments. Collaborate with teams to establish strong cost foundations and maintain a comprehensive library of...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$124K *

Manage the delivery of low-risk projects efficiently, ensuring on-time, high-quality results. Collaborate with project leaders and clients to maintain communications and document project progress, app...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $139K *

Drive financial accuracy and strategic growth as a vital team member. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance transportation forecasts, financial reporting, and operational performance while ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing NetSuite ERP solutions by analyzing requirements, managing implementations, and fostering business improvements for sustainable, client-focused success in a collaborative...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Champion retention marketing by leading campaign execution, performance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive customer engagement across CRM channels while optimizing processes and strat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$98K - $148K *

Elevate your career by leading financial reporting and compliance initiatives, managing a talented accounting team, and driving process improvements to ensure accurate financial operations in a dynami...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $260K *

Advance your career as a financial strategist, building essential FP&A infrastructure for a clinical-stage organization transitioning to commercial operations. Collaborate with R&D and leadership to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $170K *

Elevate your career as a frontend technical lead, collaborating to craft user-centric, scalable web interfaces using React and TypeScript. Influence product quality and architecture decisions while dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$83K - $86K *

Join us to develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for IT systems, ensuring accuracy and clarity in operational guidelines and reporting for effective system management and complian...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Transform team operations and member experiences by providing expert guidance, leadership, and process improvements, ensuring efficiency, quality, and a high standard of service across member support...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $158K *

Join as a Compensation Advisor, providing expert analysis and support for compensation programs. Collaborate with HR Partners to enhance reward strategies, ensuring equity and market competitiveness a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead enterprise rollouts for multi-state home health organizations. Design and execute implementation strategies, engage stakeholders, and ensure clinician adoption at scale for successful outcomes ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the financial stability of the organization by leading month-end close processes, performing in-depth analysis, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards to drive operational imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $175K *

Join a dynamic legal team managing diverse cases from start to finish, conducting depositions, drafting motions, and leading trials. This remote role offers the chance to develop strategies and collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K - $166K *

Engage with stakeholders to drive compliance, risk governance, and data protection. Maintain audit readiness and vendor assessment, ensuring security frameworks align with regulatory requirements and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $179K *

Tackle compliance and policy documentation for a cutting-edge AI platform. Own System Security Plans, manage audit cycles, and bridge the gap between security infrastructure and operational realities...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$151K - $188K *

Champion seamless user experiences by driving backend solutions and internal tools that enhance luxury retail, while collaborating cross-functionally to activate high-value customers and improve techn...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative Workday solutions to elevate clients' finance and operations. Join a team of experts to tackle complex challenges and lead projects that shape the future of digital finance for fast-g...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Manage a dynamic sales team to drive achievement of targets, develop strategic growth initiatives, and cultivate key customer relationships to enhance business success in a competitive market landscap...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Build critical security frameworks and enhance compliance through risk assessments, documentation, and incident response. Play a key role in securing vital infrastructure while leading RMF processes t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and enhance geospatial data integrity within enterprise geodatabases. Collaborate cross-functionally to support GIS tasks, implement best practices, and ensure seamless data management and acc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Reimagine training effectiveness by leading curriculum development and delivery for diverse groups in support of Military Health System operations, ensuring adherence to government specifications and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $149K *

Lead the planning and delivery of temporary power solutions for the LA28 Olympics, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure resilient operations across multiple venues during the Games, from design...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $105K *

Join a dynamic Tax Team dedicated to providing exceptional client service and tax compliance for high-net-worth individuals and entities, with no auditing or billable hours pressure. Enjoy flexibility...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Collaborate with sales and partners to present innovative solutions, drive complex sales cycles, and deliver impactful demonstrations while enhancing customer experiences through strategic engagements...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

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.