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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$105K - $152K *

Help us design and implement robust data pipelines that scale across various architectures. Engage with stakeholders to ensure data quality and observability, while continuously improving solutions in...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $147K *

Help us streamline our Record-to-Report process as a senior SAP Business Analyst. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and support, while driving project milestones a...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to drive new business in North America by managing the full sales cycle. Collaborate with SDRs and marketing to exceed revenue targets while building lasting customer relationships...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of a top-tier data engineering team, driving technical leadership and operational excellence in data infrastructure design and development while ensuring scalability and reliability acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transformative AI initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership to deliver impactful projects from diagnosis to deployment, driving value across the organization through innovat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive total rewards strategies across North America, balancing fiscal goals with competitive benefits to empower a diverse workforce while ensuring compliance and optimizing vendor partnerships for op...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $126K *

Drive success by owning the renewal cycle for strategic customers, ensuring value realization and revenue growth through effective negotiation and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive retention and revenue by managing the full renewal cycle for strategic accounts. Leverage your negotiation skills and customer insights to protect and expand our recurring revenue while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $126K *

Unlock potential by managing the complete renewal cycle for key accounts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value, protect revenue, and enhance customer relationships, ensuring seamless...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focusing on building and scaling a high-volume partner channel. Engage and onboard accounting partners, driving consistent referrals and making a tangible impact i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Transform financial planning and forecasting processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency, while delivering insightful analytics to drive strategic decision-making. Collaborate across departments to o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Help us minimize credit risk while driving growth for our largest clients. As a key member of the Risk team, you will assess financials, recommend strategies, and ensure our top merchants succeed in a...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $166K *

Optimize talent acquisition strategies to drive commercial growth. Lead full-cycle recruiting for senior roles in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. Foster strong stakeholder partnerships and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to transforming healthcare data analysis by leveraging advanced methodologies to drive impactful Medicaid policy and operational decisions, while collaborating with divers...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $108K *

Drive excellence in power generation equipment repair and alignment. Lead turbine projects while leveraging technical expertise and a commitment to safety and quality to ensure customer satisfaction a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $109K *

Unlock potential by applying your actuarial expertise to conduct complex analyses, support financial forecasting, and drive decision-making. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies, ensuring a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $235K *

Champion innovative pricing strategies and monetization programs to optimize GitLab's product portfolio, engaging with cross-functional teams to drive impactful decision-making and enhance customer va...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion IM8’s global subscriber P&L by driving retention, enhancing customer experience, and utilizing AI-driven analytics to elevate DTC performance across subscription lifecycle and engagement chan...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $190K *

Partner with us to lead major service projects, ensuring delivery, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and profit management, while utilizing your strong project management and engineering expertise...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $127K *

Shape the future of data science by developing and deploying advanced machine learning models that drive optimization and support enterprise-level data products. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading integrated digital campaigns that drive mission-focused initiatives. This role requires strategic insight, collaborative teamwork, and a data-driven approach to optimize...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in software engineering excellence, guiding modernization initiatives while mentoring engineers to enhance reliability and scalability in cloud environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving growth through enterprise sales in the eCommerce sector. Leverage your expertise to build relationships, deliver tailored solutions, and exceed sales targets while colla...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K *

Champion daily operations and ensure compliance in various functional areas while directly supervising section supervisors. Support the Program Manager in optimizing tasks and resource management. Pos...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $119K *

Join as a digital adoption consultant to enhance ERP solutions by coordinating WalkMe implementations, creating governance frameworks, and developing scalable DAP processes while focusing on user expe...

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1 week 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.