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 - $130K *

Unlock potential by collaborating in a dynamic tax environment, engaging in complex compliance, planning, and process improvements that shape strategy and promote efficiency across international juris...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Champion comprehensive federal staffing strategies, including candidate assessment, job analysis development, and specialized vacancy announcements to enhance placement efficiency and quality outcomes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$138K - $312K *

Engage with clients and lead projects through all phases to achieve project goals while enhancing methodologies and tools tailored for the government contracting industry. Drive business development a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $90K *

Drive financial accuracy and team success by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering process improvements within a dynamic organization that values strategic financial insigh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $150K *

Shape the financial landscape of a thriving AI startup by independently managing end-to-end finance operations, strategic planning, and automation to empower growth and financial confidence across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Advance your career by interpreting and applying complex federal employee benefits practices. Resolve issues with expertise to ensure effective employee benefit programs and retirement guidance for fe...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$109K - $183K *

Manage customer subscription renewals, negotiating pricing and ensuring smooth execution. Collaborate across teams to minimize churn and maintain data integrity, while providing insights to leadership...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to grow and manage customer accounts, enhancing client success in fintech digital transformation. Collaborate with internal experts to drive client satisfaction, expand solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $161K *

Join a team that empowers global HR initiatives by enhancing Workday functionality and processes. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to create efficient solutions that drive performance in a thrivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Champion innovative HR solutions by providing Tier 2 functional support for Workday. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and enhance system capabilities in a dynamic glob...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$71K - $149K *

Analyze and optimize Infor Workforce Management systems, partnering with HR and IT teams to ensure precise timekeeping, scheduling, and compliance across multiple locations. Enhance system performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver comprehensive tax planning, compliance, and consulting services while mentoring junior staff in a dynamic remote environment focused on achieving client s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Empower growth by managing and expanding a portfolio of B2B SaaS accounts. Build lasting relationships with finance and IT leaders, drive digital transformation, and collaborate with internal teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $124K *

Unlock potential by optimizing total rewards programs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally while administering benefits, retirement, and leaves of ab...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$96K - $106K *

Optimize our revenue accounting processes by leading complex subscription billing operations, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy across the bi...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $158K *

Empower your career by overseeing EH&S compliance and improving safety protocols. You'll ensure effective implementation of policies, conduct site audits, and drive culture change across the region, f...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Empower organizations by leading the implementation of workforce management solutions. Use your consulting expertise to gather requirements, configure systems, and train users, ensuring clients maximi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing complex catastrophic claims, ensuring resolution and support for claimants. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain cost control and provide strategic leadership in c...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Transform cloud solutions through strategic implementation and management. Lead the design of scalable applications on AWS, driving innovation while ensuring alignment with business goals and best pra...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $122K *

Drive financial planning initiatives by collaborating across teams to enhance budget, forecast, and reporting processes while leveraging data analysis and modeling to inform strategic decisions and tr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive cloud financial excellence by leading governance, optimizing costs, and turning insights into action across a multi-cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and maximize b...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading financial analysis and strategic development in group benefits consulting. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape impactful solutions and refine portfolio strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $234K *

Architect innovative Salesforce solutions, driving client success through technical excellence, quality assurance, and collaborative strategies, while leveraging advanced cloud technologies for optima...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$229K - $366K *

Unlock potential by leading IT strategy and performance for multiple State & Local Government accounts. Drive growth through exceptional delivery, customer engagement, and collaboration, while oversee...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$112K - $135K *

Shape the future of risk management by developing and enhancing processes to support Enterprise Risk Management, audit coordination, and corrective action governance, ensuring proactive risk mitigatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.