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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$90K - $110K *

Oversee the comprehensive delivery of US payroll services, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Navigate complex environments, manage client relationships, and implement process improvements while transi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by becoming a key advisor to customers, driving data solutions and strategy. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams while shaping product direction to meet complex analytics and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. In this pivotal role, you'll manage key accounting processes, support audits, and provide insights that drive informed decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$56K - $104K *

Empower success by providing reporting support for offshore initiatives, tracking performance metrics, and collaborating with teams to enhance operations in the Employee Health & Benefits area. Drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the design and development of our enterprise data platform, driving initiatives for data ingestion, storage, and transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data governance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Consultant, driving Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking support. Leverage your expertise to innovate client solutions, enhance project outcomes, and solidify...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine global compliance strategies as you guide regulatory submissions, assess product impacts, and collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to medical device regulations while enhancing quali...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Drive organizational success by leading global payroll operations, ensuring compliance across tax jurisdictions, and fostering partnerships with key stakeholders to build scalable, efficient processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $107K *

Empower enterprises by guiding customers through onboarding and implementation. As a key consultant, you'll drive accountability, promote best practices, and ensure a successful transition to our plat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $100K *

Support financial operations by delivering insights, enhancing processes, and guiding teams. Collaborate with leadership to drive informed decisions and improvements, contributing to Digital Operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by analyzing and administering complex sales compensation plans across a dynamic organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate commission processing and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to support clients by providing expert HR solutions and consulting, remotely managing complex client relationships while regularly engaging with key stakeholders in the Salt Lake City...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead transformative initiatives at the intersection of finance and technology, driving successful Workday Adaptive Planning implementations and optimizing financial reporting for diverse clients while...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Lead the proposal development lifecycle by collaborating with sales and technical teams to create compelling, compliant responses that showcase enterprise SaaS solutions, ensuring alignment, clarity...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $282K *

Architect enterprise-grade solutions for federal civilian pursuits. Lead technical workstreams and design innovative architectures. Engage with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions for complex...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $107K *

Contribute to efficient accounting operations by managing journal entries, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $95K *

Engage in impactful energy efficiency projects by managing applications and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes and communication while supporting program goals and...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in transforming the accounting function, ensuring efficient processes and strong internal controls while transitioning from outsourced providers to an in-house team during a phase of r...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing budgets, schedules, and vendor integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project quality and compliance while maintaining strong client relations...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Drive advanced program control initiatives, ensuring compliance with contract financials while providing vital cost analyses and insights to support program execution and profitability for multiple co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize integration performance and architecture by designing APIs and data exchange systems, leading technical decisions, and partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen our data ecosystem...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic Talent Acquisition Partner role where you'll drive full-cycle recruiting across diverse functions and geographies while managing evolving business needs and creating im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $150K *

Empower revenue operations by optimizing processes and driving strategic growth initiatives. Lead a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and data integrity across systems to support scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $175K *

Shape the future of client solutions by designing, developing, and integrating custom Salesforce applications for government sectors, enhancing system performance and collaboration with cross-function...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$83K - $96K *

Tackle complex client issues as a Support Consultant, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective troubleshooting and relationship building. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless service del...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks 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.