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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$95K - $115K *

Optimize tax strategy and compliance by overseeing corporate income tax provisions, ensuring adherence to ASC 740 and managing federal/state regulations while collaborating with external advisors and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Transform corporate tax strategy by managing income tax provisions and compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and collaboration with external providers to navigate complex regulations and support bus...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data center construction. Lead multiple projects from design to execution while ensuring budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications are managed effecti...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$90K - $130K *

Innovate reliable cloud-based systems while enhancing security and automation. Collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and drive strategic infrastructure improvements in a dynamic DevOps environment t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance the implementation of complex renewable energy solutions, driving successful project delivery and enhancing client performance through expert technical guidance and innovative practices within...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $115K *

Take ownership of strategic sales growth in higher education, driving courseware adoption and innovative learning solutions while building trusted relationships with key stakeholders to enhance learne...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $115K *

Empower educators by driving innovative learning solutions in higher education. Leverage strategic sales expertise to build relationships and enhance student outcomes through data-driven insights in a...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$91K - $137K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing HR operations through AI and automation. Leverage your Workday expertise to drive impactful solutions and enhance employee experiences in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $137K *

Join a dynamic team to drive AI strategy and enhance Workday HCM. Collaborate across HR and technical teams to automate processes, improve data accuracy, and deliver impactful insights, elevating empl...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $137K *

Pioneer innovative HR solutions by leveraging AI and Workday expertise to enhance employee experiences, streamline processes, and drive operational efficiency through data-driven insights and automati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and maintaining EDC solutions with Medidata Rave, collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality clinical database builds and compliance with industry standards for suc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence as you enhance legal workflows, improve service delivery, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration, enabling the team to maximize efficiency and align with broader en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative technology solutions, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring project success. Engage with clients to align technical strategy with business needs and le...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Engineer intelligent automation systems that reshape internal workflows, enabling teams to operate efficiently across various departments. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify and impleme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Shape the future of client relations by maximizing account growth and retention. Leverage your consultative skills to build lasting relationships and drive revenue through effective sales strategies a...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Lead compliance initiatives and enhance security governance within healthcare. Ensure adherence to ISO 27001, HIPAA, and manage audits, risk assessments, and policies while fostering collaboration acr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$253K - $298K *

Lead the engineering vision for Payments, architecting a global platform that ensures high availability and cost efficiency while driving strategic initiatives and mentoring engineers to enhance syste...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $125K *

Join a team that's committed to embedding security in the software development lifecycle, protecting sensitive data through proactive threat modeling, reviews, and guidance, while collaborating with d...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $159K *

Champion financial system excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes, support month-end close, and drive compliance improvements for informed decision-makin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $140K *

Elevate your career by overseeing complex custom software projects, partnering directly with enterprise clients to identify needs, manage requirements, and ensure high-quality implementations that dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $140K *

Design and manage enterprise software implementation projects, ensuring alignment between business needs and technical development. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Champion client success as a trusted advisor, leading strategic relationships and driving process improvements while collaborating across teams to ensure service excellence and operational efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $138K *

Partner with us to enhance customer success post-sales through effective implementation, training, and support, ensuring seamless integration of solutions while driving retention and advocacy within t...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $138K *

Optimize customer success by leveraging strong account management and problem-solving skills. Collaborate with enterprise clients to implement technical solutions and enhance experience, all while dri...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $177K *

Lead customer partnerships to maximize product value while guiding onboarding and adoption strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to address business needs and drive engagement, offering insights...

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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.