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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$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of construction services by leading a Virginia CEI program, overseeing roadway and bridge contracts, building client relations, and growing a dedicated team focused on quality and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $170K *

Contribute to cutting-edge LLM applications as a Senior Software Engineer, designing and optimizing full-stack intelligent systems and autonomous agents using Python and AWS, while collaborating with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Drive the transformation of data governance by implementing Microsoft Purview for robust access control and compliance within our data security framework, translating complex regulations into effectiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data protection initiatives by managing MS O365 security controls. Engage with users to implement DLP, Retention Policies, and Data Classification Labels, enhancing security across SharePoint...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining construction services in Virginia, leading a comprehensive CEI program while ensuring compliance with standards, managing projects, and fostering client relationships for...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$212K - $291K *

Drive effective governance by prioritizing agendas for senior leadership forums, ensuring strategic focus, and facilitating impactful discussions that lead to clear, actionable decisions, ultimately o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Manage financial planning and analysis processes by collaborating with leadership to enhance reporting, guide strategic decisions, and support the company's financial objectives through improved syste...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Empower clients to master supply chain risk analysis while ensuring compliance in complex regulatory environments. Collaborate with customers to uncover insights and drive engagement through expert pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Transform financial reporting accuracy by supporting the Statutory Reporting unit in preparing timely statements and enhancing processes across diverse health insurance entities, while ensuring compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $194K *

Transform backend landscapes by designing, implementing, and shipping features with minimal oversight, collaborating across teams to enhance code quality and user experience, and driving innovation in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Explore and direct the GRC program, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC 2 while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security and streamline processes, all in a hands-on, sen...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Join us in translating complex regulations into actionable insights within privacy and security. Collaborate with teams to shape compliance strategies and engage with cross-functional stakeholders whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Reimagine enterprise risk management by translating complex regulations into actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliant operations in privacy, security, and AI governance while me...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's driving compliance excellence by translating complex privacy, security, and regulatory requirements into actionable insights. You'll leverage deep expertise to influence decision-ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Unlock potential by supporting enterprise privacy and security risk management through expert analysis of regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess impacts and create...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $157K *

Help us shape enterprise privacy and security efforts by translating complex regulations into actionable insights. Engage with cross-functional teams to operationalize compliance and enhance risk mana...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion cloud innovation by optimizing Azure operations for cost efficiency, reliability, and performance. Collaborate with teams to automate processes, manage resources, and uphold strict security c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic vision in ITAM/ITOM Services, leading a high-performing team to execute transformative initiatives and establish industry leadership, while optimizing customer relationships and maximi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success as the primary contact for support and operational health, ensuring exceptional service delivery and proactive risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $230K *

Drive impactful sales strategies and empower a team of Advisor Sales Executives, navigating the retirement landscape and ensuring high partnerships through financial advisors for superior revenue grow...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$205K - $306K *

Join a team that's driving growth by managing key strategic accounts. This dynamic role requires relationship-building and analytics to lead initiatives for revenue expansion and ensure exceptional cl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $196K *

Help us enhance software delivery reliability by building and optimizing systems for deploying and releasing software. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement automation and visibility tools t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $300K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing team of Partner/Support Engineers to enhance advertiser relationships, drive program success, and innovate technical solutions across multiple market se...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive creative strategy for paid social, building and optimizing high-impact ad campaigns. Collaborate across teams to construct a robust creative testing engine that delivers measurable client acquis...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K *

Advance cutting-edge sports betting products by developing and refining machine learning models. This role demands collaboration across teams to enhance model performance, ensuring impactful contribut...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.