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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$75K - $158K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing SAP Data Services workflows to enhance DoD transportation operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative data solutions that emp...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $250K *

Transform your legal career by joining a dynamic practice group focused on Labor and Employment, General Liability, and Mass Tort. Collaborate with seasoned attorneys and manage diverse cases while ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading program controls, managing costs, and fostering strong relationships. Oversee bids, schedules, and negotiations while enhancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $99K *

Transform your career as an IBP Analyst, balancing supply and demand globally. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive inventory allocation, enhance demand planning, and optimize financial objectives...

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1 week ago

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

$73K - $102K *

Join us in enhancing ERP capabilities through tailored solutions and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design system customizations, and ensure smooth opera...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Deliver ERP solutions by collaborating with teams to gather requirements, customize modules, and enhance systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance for diverse organizations across...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize mid-market film and TV production sales through personalized outreach, owning complex deals from prospecting to close. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive growth and keep pace with fast i...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $200K *

Champion the growth of technology-enabled BPO solutions for financial institutions, targeting new business in regional and community banks through deep industry expertise and strategic sales execution...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join us to drive strategic technology initiatives in supply chain management, enhancing system integration and operational efficiency across ERP, WMS, OMS, and TMS platforms while fostering collaborat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $151K *

Join a team that drives financial strategy and operational efficiency, partnering with cross-functional leaders to support R&D investments and resource allocation, ensuring alignment and accountabilit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $187K *

Unlock potential by creating scalable enablement strategies that enhance partner performance globally, streamline communications, and ensure effective learning experiences within a dynamic SaaS enviro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $108K *

Lead the charge in delivering people-focused HR solutions that drive talent growth and employee engagement while fostering an inclusive culture within a dynamic, collaborative environment...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $94K *

Elevate your career by providing senior technical support for EFMSS applications, driving development, integration, and enhancements while coordinating across multiple disciplines to ensure optimal fu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Engage engineering teams in driving innovative governance solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment. Lead...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $191K *

Lead the charge in optimizing SAP MM EWM implementations, driving client success through expert consulting, innovative solutions, and cross-functional collaboration while delivering projects on time a...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by driving innovative customer engagement strategies in our fast-paced product management team, shaping the evolution of private cloud solutions that enhance enterprise systems f...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $97K *

Lead the charge in managing IT projects from planning to implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements while coordinating cross-functional teams to drive effic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $250K *

Lead a team dedicated to transforming workforce management solutions to enhance healthcare delivery through innovative data-driven tools and frameworks, collaborating closely with senior executives fo...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leadership role in enterprise-wide communications strategy, ensuring cohesive messaging and advising on narrative direction in a federal and DoD environment to support mission...

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

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by optimizing AI investments and capital planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decisions, ensuring accuracy in budgeting and for...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $157K *

Design innovative credit structures while managing a diverse portfolio. Leverage your expertise to assess risk, negotiate terms, and mentor junior staff, driving success in commercial credit transacti...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $128K *

Join a team that's designing and developing impactful software solutions. Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to create high-quality applications and consistently deliver innovative...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$99K - $128K *

Develop, implement, and maintain software solutions, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality features. Engage in design reviews, incorporate best practices, and ensure optimal perform...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional technical integration services while fostering team growth and operational excellence. Drive strategic customer partnerships to optimize systems and enhance s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing cutting-edge Workday integrations and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data flow across systems, and optimizing overal...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.