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 *

Optimize tax services by leading a team of professionals to deliver compliant strategies. Build client relationships within the Healthcare sector while mentoring associates and driving business growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leadership role that drives strategic construction inspection operations, manages multidisciplinary teams, and enhances client relationships across Michigan's public and privat...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform finance applications management by ensuring optimal performance across global platforms. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions, support maintenance and security, and enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Engage clients and lead a team in delivering expert tax planning and compliance services for Healthcare businesses. Drive business development and foster relationships while mentoring team members and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform tax strategies and compliance services for Healthcare clients, leading a team while driving client development and delivering expert consultation in a dynamic, hybrid environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Optimize healthcare tax strategies by providing expert planning, compliance, and consultation. Lead a team of associates while fostering client relationships and business development to enhance servic...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $108K *

Partner with us to lead high-dollar proposal pursuits, guiding strategic execution and enhancing proposal team capabilities. Drive compliance and quality across complex initiatives, shaping impactful...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Create a transformative synthetic intelligence portfolio, driving strategy, development, and market success. Lead product lifecycle and cross-functional initiatives to harness innovative methodologies...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $205K *

Drive operational excellence in AMS benefits and leave programs, leveraging AI tools for efficiency. Lead a team while collaborating across functions to optimize employee experiences and compliance in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $235K *

Unlock potential by designing and evolving backend systems to shape a global platform. Collaborate across teams, make architectural decisions, and lead improvements in quality, performance, and innova...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Support executive communications by providing quality editing, proofreading, and research for ANG correspondence. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure clarity and effectiveness in official...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$114K - $195K *

Transform infrastructure reliability by leading innovative projects across teams. Leverage your expertise in SRE and cloud technologies to drive compliance and automation. Collaborate with cross-funct...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $225K *

Engage with clients as a Financials Solution Architect, driving Workday Financial implementations. Lead design sessions, mentor teams, and deliver innovative solutions while ensuring high customer sat...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by partnering with clients to transform complex business objectives into actionable technical solutions. Collaborate across industries throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring al...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of payments by owning money movement, building reusable infrastructure, and driving end-to-end product management in a dynamic and ambiguous environment where your expertise will ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $90K *

Help us attract and engage top talent through effective recruitment marketing campaigns, content creation, and employer branding strategies while partnering across teams to enhance our candidate exper...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$59K - $106K *

Deliver exceptional electric utility design solutions by developing and reviewing projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with clients while enhancing your expertise in electrical calcu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $132K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative electric utility solutions, ensuring high-quality outcomes for diverse projects while enhancing client relationships and driving efficiency in engineering proc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$59K - $106K *

Architect exceptional electric utility designs, ensuring quality delivery across complex projects while collaborating with clients and leveraging expertise in engineering calculations and GIS training...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$59K - $106K *

Discover your potential as you develop comprehensive design packages and provide engineering support for electric utility distribution systems, balancing quality and client satisfaction in this essent...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $170K *

Shape secure cloud operations by leading a technical team focused on AWS and cloud security. Drive detection engineering, incident response, and compliance to ensure robust protection and seamless mis...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $131K *

Optimize your career by supporting commercial credit management, underwriting, and portfolio oversight within specialized banking lines. Collaborate with sales and credit teams to drive responsible le...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine project execution by managing logistics and operations for impactful retail special projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on-brand initiatives within budget and timeli...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading complex transformation programs. Manage multi-million dollar budgets and drive effective program delivery, ensuring governance and seamless transitions across d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Strategize the AI Platform's architecture and operations, enabling seamless integration of 1,000+ AI agents across solutions. Lead performance engineering and cultivate strategic partnerships, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.