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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$127K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing client relationships to drive growth and exceed revenue targets. This role demands strategic thinking and collaboration to optimize product utilization while ensuring top...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Transform the future of construction by leading advanced BIM/VDC workflows across complex projects. Drive strategic model coordination, deliver high-quality outputs, and mentor junior engineers, enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$152K - $249K *

Manage and lead complex marketing programs for Fortune 500 clients while driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence. Forge trusted relationships with client executives to ensure program...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading capital and liquidity management efforts to enhance financial decision-making. Collaborate with diverse teams to develop strategic frameworks and optimize Treasury function...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $109K *

Manage and expand customer relationships while driving sales of Identity Security solutions. Engage with partners, maintain senior-level trusted relationships, and exceed financial targets through str...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $107K *

Champion AI innovation by providing expert technical support for AI products, troubleshooting intricate issues, and collaborating across teams to enhance customer satisfaction and product performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Strategize procurement success by managing lab materials sourcing, enhancing team capabilities, and driving cost efficiencies. Shape operational excellence through forecasting, supplier relations, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$127K - $175K *

Shape the future of our enterprise network by defining standards, leading transformations, and driving innovative solutions to enhance performance and scalability across on-premises and cloud environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $164K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation and enhancing uptime for critical platforms. Collaborate, monitor, and design robust architectures while implementing best practices in a dynamic team environ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Transform project delivery through expert scheduling and cost management. Collaborate with teams on complex projects, ensuring compliance and effective risk management while developing forecasts and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate client retention and growth by effectively managing complex international claims, negotiating settlements, and ensuring operational efficiency across various cases while providing exemplary...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Lead strategic client advisory engagements, delivering financial insights and modernizing service delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally, mentor teams, and drive operational excellence to enhance cl...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Manage and optimize integrated global growth campaigns to drive measurable pipeline growth. Collaborate across teams to ensure campaign effectiveness, enhance lead nurturing, and increase engagement t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $199K *

Shape customer relations and drive profitability in a dynamic Gas Power sector role. You will manage contracts, coordinate communication, and lead cross-functional teams to fulfill strategic objective...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$250K - $300K *

Unlock potential by driving new enterprise sales within security services, cultivating relationships with C-level executives, and providing tailored solutions to meet unique security challenges in div...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the VA by developing and enhancing ServiceNow applications. This role demands a blend of front/back-end expertise, technical problem-solving, and collaboration within regulated...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $227K *

Advance your career by leading complex, enterprise-level growth programs, ensuring timely launches and delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and meticulous project management pract...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Innovate by designing and developing high-quality software applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance a key program for the Department of Veterans Affairs through agile practic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$124K - $183K *

Join a team that's redefining e-commerce through innovative backend solutions. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll lead architecture and systems design to enhance customer experiences and drive the t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $124K *

Empower your career by managing critical environmental and cultural resource projects, driving business growth, and collaborating with a diverse clientele across California and Arizona, while serving...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$227K - $248K *

Lead the charge in driving transformative financial strategies and operational excellence across organizational functions. Collaborate with executive leadership to elevate decision-making and foster a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's focused on driving compliance and innovation in FP&A. You will play a vital role in pricing, costing, and proposal activities, ensuring that they align with regulatory standards and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$186K - $225K *

Empower enterprise clients by designing and implementing sophisticated data pipelines with dbt Cloud. Drive customer success from evaluation to adoption while collaborating with engineering and partne...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $98K *

Advance financial operations by analyzing data to guide planning, managing vendor spend, and enhancing reporting processes. Collaborate with teams to provide insights that drive business performance a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Shape innovative ServiceNow solutions to automate IT service management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable applications on the ServiceNow platform, enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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.