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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$91K - $137K *

Lead the charge in optimizing financial systems to enhance operational efficiency. You'll partner with Finance teams to support Workday Financials, resolve configuration issues, and drive strategic in...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $137K *

Contribute to financial success by supporting Workday Financials. Own daily operations, resolve issues, and lead strategic projects while collaborating with Finance teams to enhance systems and proces...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $119K *

Deliver strategic insights and solutions to public sector clients, engaging with executive stakeholders and leading transformation initiatives that drive growth and enhance workforce capabilities thro...

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3 weeks ago

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

$119K - $199K *

Empower customer satisfaction and profitability by managing service agreements, resolving concerns, and providing strategic support across Gas Power operations, leveraging your extensive experience in...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $168K *

Transform the Customer Success landscape by leading a dynamic team, coaching reps, managing escalations, and driving continuous improvement for an outstanding customer experience...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing FP&A functions, driving insights, and enhancing financial performance through collaboration with leaders across multiple divisions...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic firm by leading card payment product strategies. Drive market execution, oversee product lifecycle, analyze trends, and enhance user experiences through data-driven de...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize Splunk capabilities that enhance cybersecurity monitoring and incident response. Utilize your expertise in engineering, data integration, and analytics to su...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $108K *

Help us unlock potential by supporting outside plant engineering projects through GIS expertise, ensuring deliverables meet accuracy, timelines, and budget requirements while collaborating across team...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by supporting cross-functional teams with financial modeling and data analytics. Directly impact strategic decisions and M&A initiatives through insights, dashboards, and advanced rep...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$128K - $160K *

Lead the revenue accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition under ASC 606. Oversee financial close processes, manage NetSuite ARM, and mentor staff while collaborating with cros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the delivery of ERISA compliance services for retirement plans, advising clients on regulatory matters, plan design, and fiduciary responsibilities while managing a dynamic Legal Team and support...

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Reposted today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Drive the implementation of advanced medical informatics solutions, ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction through effective communication, project management, and integration of heal...

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Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$61K - $99K *

Accelerate growth in a technical support role by managing voice/video/data network tasks and projects, while collaborating with teams to optimize operations and improve quality, all in a flexible, rem...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$123K - $181K *

Shape the future of Indirect Procurement by driving global strategies for HR, Marketing, and Legal. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance governance, value creation, and digital adoption, transform...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $220K *

Optimize and enhance support operations by designing efficient systems, driving insights, and implementing scalable processes to elevate customer experiences as part of a collaborative cross-functiona...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Empower sales teams by optimizing RevTech strategy, enhancing platform usage, and ensuring effective content management. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve seller engagement and drive measurabl...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role overseeing technical aspects of product implementation, ensuring cutting-edge solutions for medical informatics while enhancing customer satisfaction through effec...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $297K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud spend visibility. Utilize your FinOps expertise to optimize costs, build dashboards, and analyze data-driven decisions that enhance product feature delivery and imp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $131K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative SAP FICO solutions, driving technical excellence through collaboration and hands-on configuration, and ensuring optimal business processes to enhance client succ...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $260K *

Drive program excellence and strategic governance by collaborating with leadership to align technology investments with business priorities, ensuring optimal delivery and value realization across init...

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $177K *

Drive HR technology and analytics initiatives, optimizing systems & solutions while influencing data-driven talent decisions. Collaborate with HR leadership and stakeholders to enhance capabilities ...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$60K - $120K *

Play a key role in designing and implementing SAP S/4 inventory accounting processes, collaborating across teams to ensure financial accuracy and drive change management while supporting business grow...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $141K *

Lead financial strategies and partnerships to drive impactful decisions, ensuring clarity and accountability in revenue management while operating independently to shape business insights for product...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $105K *

Transform business needs into effective ServiceNow solutions by designing, developing, and implementing applications, while providing technical leadership and maintaining platform integrity. Collabora...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.