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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$115K - $194K *

Make your mark at shaping go-to-market strategy by turning analyses into strategies that fuel business growth, collaborating with sales leaders across the Americas on forecasting, planning, and perfor...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic energy projects, providing expert analysis, and enhancing client operations through multidisciplinary collaboration. Drive client success in the evolving power la...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in reinventing integrations, shaping and building seamless data flows between systems to enhance Gigawatt's connectivity and operational efficiency—building capabilities that enable ra...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving strategic process improvements in healthcare by managing complex projects and solving challenging problems. Collaborate with top professionals to deliver effective solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leading sourcing events for critical materials and mentoring team members. Drive negotiation tactics and engage suppliers while ensuring compliance and communication...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Advance sourcing strategies and lead procurement activities for critical materials while collaborating with internal teams and suppliers. Oversee contract management, mentor junior staff, and negotiat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $166K *

Manage and coordinate the successful execution of projects within the FAA’s new Air Traffic Control System contract, ensuring alignment between technical teams and stakeholders while overseeing equipm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $112K *

Unlock insights as you champion financial analysis in healthcare reimbursement. Leverage your expertise to guide strategic decisions and optimize payer contracts while collaborating across teams to dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $236K *

Transform customer success outcomes by leading a team of engineers to drive value, improve resilience, and expand adoption through strategic planning and hands-on execution in cloud and data protectio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that leads clinical trials in dermatology and rheumatology. You'll manage projects from initiation to closure, ensuring timely deliverables and budget adherence while empowering cross-func...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $138K *

Join a team that's managing diverse contracts, ensuring compliance, and supporting project managers. You will analyze agreements, develop strong client relationships, and lead problem-solving processe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $205K *

Transform data landscapes by leading the design and delivery of scalable solutions, fostering collaboration across teams while shaping the future of our data platform and driving innovative data archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $205K *

Manage and deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Shape data architecture standards and lead projects that enhance data reliability and usabilit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software development initiatives, ensuring on-time project delivery while leveraging COBOL and mainframe expertise to support impactful defense payroll systems. Drive innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engage in impactful software development by driving application enhancements, modernization, and support for enterprise-scale middleware systems, utilizing your expertise in Java and cloud technologie...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Shape the future of enterprise application stability by administering Deltek Costpoint and associated platforms. Collaborate with teams on technical issues while ensuring compliance and operational ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Develop data-driven strategies to identify growth opportunities, enhance user experience, and drive smarter business decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to champion experimentation and data insi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$160K - $175K *

Grow corporate recruiting strategy for a multi-brand retail organization. Lead and develop TA teams while building strong talent pipelines for diverse corporate functions and executive leadership with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$73K - $147K *

Unlock the power of data analytics by developing insights to enhance business strategies and optimize contract performance across diverse customer segments while collaborating with teams to drive oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Unlock potential by transforming workflows into AI-native processes, enhancing efficiency across the organization. You will lead the deployment of digital workers, drive measurable results, and enable...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving successful onboarding and technical implementation for enterprise clients. Collaborate with engineers and key stakeholders to ensure high-quality go-lives, effectively manag...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $144K *

Unlock the potential of technology by leading IAM solutions and SaaS operations. Design automation workflows, ensure compliance, and enhance security in a rapidly growing IT environment, driving opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $108K *

Drive partner-led sales initiatives by analyzing data, optimizing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance insights and support go-to-market strategies across mu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $177K *

Engineer innovative Salesforce solutions, driving digital transformation through technical leadership and hands-on development across customer and field service applications, while collaborating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $126K *

Champion the design and administration of comprehensive employee benefits plans across multiple states, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effective communication with stakeholders while resolving c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.