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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$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by managing a high-impact federal public health program that enhances awareness and utilization of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, leading a multidisciplinary team and ensuring ali...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$191K - $338K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial strategy and performance management for the GTM business, focusing on user acquisition, profitability, and new opportunities in a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Play a key role in designing and scaling robust PHP backend systems for EBPP solutions, ensuring seamless API integration, and enhancing data processing while driving compliance and efficiency within...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $147K *

Join a team that innovates in talent acquisition technology, shaping AI-driven recruitment strategies. Drive automation, manage integrations, and enhance systems that empower recruiters, ensuring secu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $189K *

Engage as a strategic HR technology consultant, optimizing Workday systems to align with HR business goals, enhance integrations, and drive enterprise value through effective project management and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Pioneer your career by leading global financial operations, driving efficiency in AP, AR, and revenue processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence across cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $274K *

Oversee and optimize service product lines, driving growth through collaboration and strategic implementation for MLTSS and Duals while ensuring compliance and quality standards are met across multipl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Transform cost-containment strategies by managing high-cost claims, fostering vendor relationships, and driving actionable insights in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance p...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Discover innovative solutions in Revenue Cycle Management, driving process optimization and enhancing workflows within Military Health Systems. Lead initiatives that improve health informatics and col...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $146K *

Champion innovation in IT infrastructure as a project-based specialist, tackling diverse technical challenges while planning strategic solutions to enhance client success and drive your own profession...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $205K *

Oversee and enhance cost management services, leading a high-performing team to drive excellence in construction industry projects while fostering client relationships and promoting strategic growth i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Grow your career with a team dedicated to maximizing customer data value through innovative solutions. Collaborate on Salesforce Data Cloud implementations, turning complex insights into actionable ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Oversee and drive strategic initiatives in Veteran mental health to prevent suicide, ensuring compliance and collaboration across federal programs, while managing resources and reporting on critical o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Optimize user interfaces and build robust web applications using Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions that deliver seamless user experiences, ensuring applicat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform cloud strategy through innovative frameworks, governance practices, and advisory services, driving cloud adoption and supporting the Judiciary in building robust cloud foundations for enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $147K *

Join our team to innovate Salesforce support solutions, drive technical excellence, and lead a talented development pod focused on enhancing user experience across our Salesforce platforms...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $266K *

Advance your career by partnering in strategic operational initiatives, enhancing practices across federal markets, and exploring modern technologies to foster business growth and streamline program m...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $178K *

Drive the growth of Professional Services in Higher Education. Collaborate with Field Sales to deliver strategic consulting solutions and effective project management, ensuring successful client engag...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$105K - $145K *

Engineer robust software solutions and lead development teams in creating high-quality, customer-facing applications using Salesforce, adopting Scrum and DevOps methodologies to optimize delivery and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by crafting high-quality, scalable user interfaces using React and TypeScript, while actively contributing to technical decisions within a cross-functional team focused on deliv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join as a People Partner to enhance culture and engagement, manage employee relations, and support business leaders in aligning HR practices with strategic goals across varied environments. Drive orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $140K *

Elevate your career by driving transformation in procurement processes. Lead global Coupa implementation, streamline user experiences, and foster best practices to shape our Source to Pay (S2P) strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$203K - $345K *

Transform complex sales operations as a leader in the global Deal Desk organization, enhancing quote-to-cash processes and commercial strategies to support scalable growth in a fast-paced, remote envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $210K *

Drive enterprise-scale data science and AI initiatives, delivering advanced analytics and ML solutions that elevate organizational performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop, implement, an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape Alpine's medical expense reduction program by driving clinical initiatives and vendor partnerships, ensuring operational success and measurable financial impact across diverse markets. Collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.