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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$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

4 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

1 week 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$126K - $180K *

Build strategic partnerships by managing partner engagement, pipeline development, and market execution for Governance and Risk initiatives, driving scalable growth and collaboration with cross-functi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 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...

US-AnywhereRemote

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...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the development of full stack features for innovative payment solutions. Collaborate closely with leadership and engineers, owning projects end-to-end while ensuring scalable, reliable systems fo...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Elevate partner performance by leading strategic initiatives that align incentives, governance, and analytics with business objectives, ensuring predictable growth and measurable success across the pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing a team of Account Executives to foster relationships with state organizations, enhancing customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance with contracts and efficient projec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead and oversee large-scale ERP transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and successful execution from planning through implementation and adoption across multiple manu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the lubricant industry by generating new sales and nurturing customer relationships across a dynamic territory. Play a crucial role in supporting strategic account...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in Business Development. In this dynamic role, you'll manage systems, support strategic planning, prepare executive communications, and collaborate cr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at sales excellence by partnering with global teams to deliver impactful training and enablement programs. Enhance productivity and engagement for sales success through strategic c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $100K *

Manage security compliance programs, oversee audits and controls, and bolster the organization’s information security posture through governance frameworks, collaborating across teams to ensure readin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock the potential of data as you design impactful architectures and models for enterprise data initiatives, leveraging your technical expertise to enhance analytics and drive business outcomes thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

Transform your career as a Senior Product Specialist, driving product adoption and support in Leasing technologies. Lead user engagement and enhance operational efficiency through analytics, providing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $108K *

Lead impactful training initiatives designed to empower customers globally. Utilize innovative methods and foster strong relationships to enhance learning experiences and drive success across diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$133K - $193K *

Transform market approaches by building strategic sales initiatives, leveraging product expertise, and driving customer adoption to elevate 1Password's innovations into high-growth opportunities acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $124K *

Unlock potential by becoming a key contributor in field commissioning and testing, gaining hands-on experience in power systems, while supporting installation and maintenance activities within substat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $124K *

Contribute to field commissioning and testing of power protection systems. Build hands-on experience in substation environments while supporting the installation and maintenance of critical electrical...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.