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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$130K - $140K *

Transform data solutions by guiding a cross-functional team to support high-priority analytics for federal clients. Ensure efficient data pipeline operations while implementing cutting-edge technologi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive sales success by providing expert technical guidance on cell and gene therapy applications, enhancing product innovation while ensuring clients receive tailored soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing IT operations through leadership and innovative project management. Lead a high-performing group, optimize corporate applications, and drive efficiency and qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $203K *

Drive architectural excellence as a technical advisor for large-scale Salesforce solutions, guiding teams in presales and implementation to deliver value to Public Sector clients while mentoring and l...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by automating revenue operations through AI-enhanced workflows, enabling cross-functional collaboration and optimizing team efforts to drive scalable growth and efficiency in a high-p...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$225K - $300K *

Lead and manage a dynamic Identity consulting team, driving successful delivery of identity-focused services. Engage clients, establish best practices, and contribute to growth through business develo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $163K *

Take ownership of financial analysis and modeling to streamline operations, support budgeting processes, drive reporting, and optimize financial strategies across projects while ensuring compliance wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of revenue integrity operations, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while leading a dedicated team. Drive performance improvement initiatives and strategic alignment across...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Champion growth in high power DC power supply by leading cross-functional teams, engaging with key customers, and analyzing market trends to drive strategic initiatives within Datacentre Power Infrast...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by building and optimizing integrated data solutions across business units, ensuring seamless collaboration while leveraging cutting-edge technologies in data architectur...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower strategic partnerships across key auction house accounts, driving growth through data insights, tools, and digital marketing strategies. Act as a trusted advisor in the evolving industrial and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a Services Practice Manager, driving strategic cloud data solutions and leading high-impact projects. Collaborate with industry experts, engage C-level clients, and elevate busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $196K *

Manage testing and validation demand planning processes, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operations, develop resource plans, and drive efficiencies through data analysis and comprehensive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $143K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and reengineer business processes, ensuring effective alignment with transportation systems. Support implementation and continuous improvement of solutions whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $158K *

Support end-to-end release management, ensuring effective deployment and coordination across environments. Engage with cross-functional teams to facilitate successful integration, enhance processes, a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $254K *

Elevate your career by leading integration delivery teams, ensuring timely project execution, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders while continuously improving processes to meet customer need...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in enhancing federal environmental data integration. Drive compliance and requirements development while coordinating across agencies to create a unified platform for Endangered Specie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

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

$94K - $176K *

Champion client-focused integration solutions by leading diverse teams, analyzing tax requirements, and delivering impactful Oracle implementations that enhance overall compliance and operational effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Innovate the future of workforce training by leading digital transformation and implementing training platforms across North American manufacturing sites. Collaborate with operations and HR to enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading and scaling a Revenue Operations practice. In this senior player-coach role, you'll manage a team while engaging directly with clients to deliver high-quality strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Champion technical project management from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive team coordination, risk management, and customer satisfaction while overseeing co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $128K *

Develop and maintain custom Salesforce solutions, integrating complex systems and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into scalable technical solutions while ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $100K *

Lead the charge in driving change management initiatives, fostering stakeholder engagement and behavioral adoption to ensure organizational readiness and success in enterprise implementations...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$59K - $236K *

Engage in strategic economic development initiatives by guiding clients through complex real estate projects, fostering collaborative environments, and managing an impactful team, driving growth and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

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.