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 - $120K *

Shape impactful policy strategies by monitoring and analyzing legislative, regulatory, and political developments to drive informed business decisions and support government affairs objectives in dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

The Consulting Manager for Workday Time Tracking & Absence will lead teams in delivering complex implementations and optimizations of Workday solutions. This role requires expertise in workforce time...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Explore opportunities to shape advanced routing solutions in managed file transfers. Utilize your expertise in Axway SecureTransport and Linux to support mission-critical environments and drive enterp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Shape user-centric SAP Fiori interfaces while ensuring compliance and accessibility. Collaborate with stakeholders and developers to define, design, and test effective solutions, enhancing military ap...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $170K *

Lead and execute growth strategies within the Payer vertical by building relationships with health plan executives, managing complex sales cycles, and driving revenue through tailored digital health s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Transform data engineering for impactful ad strategies. Collaborate across teams to shape a robust data ecosystem that drives decision-making and innovation within the advertising landscape, enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving EPC recruitment for cutting-edge data center projects. Own full-cycle recruiting, build talent pipelines, and partner with leaders to attract top-tier tale...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$103K - $128K *

Shape the future of healthcare by driving risk adjustment solutions that enhance interoperability, improve documentation accuracy, and ensure compliance across Medicare, Medicaid, and ACA programs thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $95K *

Engage in comprehensive governance, risk, privacy, and compliance support by coordinating initiatives that meet regulatory standards while enhancing robust cross-functional partnerships across technol...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI solutions, empowering clients to enhance business processes and achieve measurable results. Play a crucial role in building a robust sales pipeline and exce...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $191K *

Join a team that's transforming client operations through SAP solutions. Leverage your extensive industry expertise and SAP knowledge to drive business optimization and provide top-tier consulting, en...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $192K *

Unlock your potential as you lead and enhance security compliance in cloud environments. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to FedRAMP and elevate the overall security posture while dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $126K *

Oversee accurate reporting and compliance for $1B in government payer reimbursement. Collaborate with teams to enhance the quality of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, audits, and reimbursement anal...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform financial operations by managing bookkeeping, monthly close, and crypto accounting tools. Collaborate across functions and lay the groundwork for potential growth into a Controller role in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $147K *

Drive strategic global tax compliance and planning, ensuring adherence to evolving regulations while optimizing the company's overall tax structure. Collaborate cross-functionally to support internati...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Advance accounting operations and reporting in a growth-focused environment. Oversee team leadership, financial processes, and systems improvement, ensuring accuracy and compliance in multi-entity env...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform data engineering by leading a dedicated team, driving innovation and operational efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally to devise solutions while managing application development and ass...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Lead successful client implementations by managing multiple projects, ensuring satisfaction, and utilizing expertise in benefits administration. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Advance sales analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, enhancing compensation structures, and optimizing performance metrics for a thriving commercial organization. Join us to drive da...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the project management of complex ERP implementations by collaborating with diverse stakeholders, managing resources and budgets, while ensuring results are delivered on time and within scope for...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $152K *

Join as a Project Manager-Senior to lead IT O&M activities, ensuring effective execution of projects by managing schedules, risks, and resources while coordinating with teams to meet goals and standar...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $152K *

Help us enhance environmental compliance by leading assessments and permitting for major industrial projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure adherence to regulations while promoti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by managing IT deployments at U.S. border locations, ensuring installations meet security and operational standards while leading contractors and onsite teams with minimal supervision...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor a global team overseeing clinical trial supply operations. Drive compliance and operational excellence across clinical logistics activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials that...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Join us as a Technical Account Associate, where you'll enhance client relationships, support technical resolutions, and ensure service excellence across a diverse stakeholder network, optimizing clien...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.