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 *

Drive cloud IT projects by managing migrations, deployments, and client communications. Lead diverse teams to achieve project goals with a focus on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Ensure quality ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Champion a vibrant People function in this hands-on role focusing on HR operations, compliance, and employee engagement within a high-growth technology environment. Lead initiatives that drive structu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $199K *

Drive complex technical deliveries for enterprise customers by owning relationships, project plans, and team coordination, ensuring successful outcomes while navigating organizational dynamics and com...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $165K *

Help us lead corporate-level quality initiatives across diverse construction projects. You will collaborate with project teams, mentor quality managers, and drive compliance while ensuring exemplary q...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$69K - $100K *

Shape the future of HR operations by driving strategic projects, enhancing Workday systems, and improving processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve operational goals, streamline workflows...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $155K *

Deliver high-impact data solutions by architecting, analyzing, and optimizing scalable data architectures. Collaborate across teams to enable data-driven decisions and enhance analytics capabilities...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $138K *

Innovate in a remote environment by leading the design and delivery of secure, cloud-native applications. Drive enterprise performance and resilience through advanced containerization and integrative...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $190K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing financial systems. Drive the implementation and support of Oracle Fusion ERP Cloud, collaborating with key business teams to enhance operations and ensure SOX...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $165K *

Partner with us to optimize cloud financial management and governance across departments. Collaborate with engineers and finance teams to enhance cost transparency and decision-making, while implement...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in strategic renewal management, enhancing customer satisfaction and driving account growth. Collaborate with teams to execute negotiation strategies, ensuring retention and maximizing...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the transformation of accounting operations to enhance scalability, support cross-functional collaboration, and drive efficient processes in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$197K - $328K *

Drive transformative client engagement across state and local governments, delivering measurable outcomes while building strategic relationships and enhancing market presence through innovative soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee large-scale airport construction projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Lead preconstruction and on-site activities while fostering positive client and con...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $151K *

Join a team dedicated to building pipelines for senior Epic and access operations talent. This role requires strategic engagement to cultivate relationships with industry leaders, necessitating expert...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Lead financial operations while collaborating with leadership teams to drive growth. Own reporting and compliance, coach finance talent, and enhance internal controls within a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $273K *

Lead the charge in enhancing secure software development by embedding robust security practices within application lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to identify, remediate, and validate vulnerabiliti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $225K *

Shape the future of a growing boutique firm by leading high-stakes IP and business matters. Take charge of client relationships, strategy, and mentorship in a dynamic remote environment while maintain...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Engage in the automation of software deployment and testing, leading a team to design, implement, and maintain frameworks for scalable app management within diverse environments, ensuring compliance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $117K *

Pioneer a robust network security environment by defining standards and leading zero-trust strategies while ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive data throughout cloud and on-premises infrastru...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $98K *

Join a dynamic team focused on enhancing healthcare outcomes and cost management. As a Program Specialist, you will support critical initiatives, streamline processes, and foster collaboration across...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Grow customer success by driving retention and expansion in a portfolio. Partner cross-functionally to optimize renewals and capitalizing on upsell opportunities while managing executive relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Drive the global networking strategy and operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and security across diverse environments. Engage in vendor management, financial oversight, and technical leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by managing and improving our sales compensation programs. Collaborate with finance, HR, and sales operations to ensure seamless administration and compliance. Bring structure an...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Transform compliance management for SAP systems by leading updates and analyses of US and Canadian payroll legislative changes, ensuring clients' enterprise applications meet regulatory requirements t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $181K *

Transform the North American Microbio product portfolio, enhancing margins, reducing costs, and driving strategic sales collaboration to achieve robust market positioning and improved profitability fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.