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 *

Elevate customer success by transforming renewal strategies through data-driven insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems, forecast renewals, and improve retention metrics f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at driving AI-led transformations by managing C-level engagements and cross-functional teams to maximize customer value. Lead strategic initiatives, ensure successful outcomes, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by developing cutting-edge integrations to enhance the IAM team's capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in cybersecurity and support enterp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Deliver innovative IAM solutions by developing and supporting Sailpoint integrations. Collaborate with teams to enhance capabilities, optimize processes, and ensure security best practices while contr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Advance complex nuclear projects by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, managing risks, and driving project execution under tight schedules and budgets. Collaborate across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects involving diverse teams to drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge Small Modular Reactor technology, ensuring alignment with customer requirem...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $155K *

Unlock potential by serving as the D365 F&O finance expert, bridging global finance operations with seamless technology solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance across international offices and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $170K *

Champion large-scale electrical cost estimating for critical data center projects. Lead detailed estimates, collaborate with key stakeholders, and ensure accuracy across all phases, driving operationa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $220K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of healthcare technology by enhancing our stack with innovative solutions across frontend and backend systems, optimizing processes, and delivering impactful featur...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee complex client implementations by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope, while driving alignment and managing risks to enhance the client onb...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$63K - $101K *

Innovate hiring strategies while connecting with top talent in the Employee Benefits sector. Collaborate with business leaders to understand needs, engage candidates, and ensure an exceptional hiring...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $140K *

Shape the future of application support by leading a dedicated team, managing workflows and software updates, ensuring timely job completion, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a rapidl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $103K *

Elevate your career by serving as a senior HR Consultant, providing vital guidance on complex human resource issues, supporting leadership, and ensuring organizational effectiveness and equity within...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading the end-to-end revenue cycle in a high-growth environment. You will engage with customers, optimize billing processes, and ensure accurate revenue recognition, contributing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead integrated media strategy to optimize campaign performance, enhance patient recruitment, and leverage data insights to drive multi-channel growth, while managing a significant media budget and co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $165K *

Join our HR Digital Technology team to enhance the Workday Recruiting module, collaborating with Talent Acquisition to optimize processes, ensure system alignment, and support a growing global organiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $160K *

Drive the development of secure AI solutions using Microsoft technologies, transforming enterprise use cases into functional systems while ensuring adherence to best practices in security, automation...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$78K - $139K *

Lead payroll operations by ensuring compliance through auditing, analytics, and process improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance payroll practices, internal controls, and develop key pe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $168K *

Unlock potential by driving data insight into strategic business decisions for global sales operations, enhancing execution and decision-making in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$147K - $221K *

Join a team that empowers partners to excel in Workday AI and HCM solutions. Leverage your expertise to enable complex HR transformations, ensuring partners confidently position and sell effective wor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by developing innovative solutions using Microsoft Power Platform to enhance specialty care services for Veterans. Collaborate with clients to analyze needs and deliver effective...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer transformative SAP S/4HANA implementations, leading multi-workstream delivery while fostering stakeholder collaboration. Ensure governance, scope discipline, and operational change across glob...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $154K *

Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Architect and enhance global money management systems by building efficient APIs. Collaborate across teams to develop innovative financial solutions that meet evolving user needs while mentoring peers...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Launch your career as a Data Engineer, enhancing analytics and ML readiness through the development of scalable data solutions and optimizing Azure-based infrastructure...

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1 week ago

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

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.