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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$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

$126K - $210K *

Lead the charge in compliance solutions by leveraging your expertise and relationship skills. Collaborate with teams to drive customer success, mitigate risks, and ensure product adoption, making a si...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming airline account management. In this role, you'll build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, crafting strategies that drive revenue and growth wh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming field service excellence by optimizing the IFS Cloud FSM platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to configure systems, enhance user operations, and lead impactful trai...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations for a multi-million dollar program. You'll manage financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance while ensuring alignment with project...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $144K *

Bring your expertise to our Workday HCM implementation, serving as a hands-on technical resource. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to configure solutions, mentor analysts, and improve HR proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Empower effective IT infrastructure deployment at border sites, managing installations and coordinating teams while ensuring adherence to security protocols and delivering on challenging projects that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive the future of border integration by managing IT installations across the U.S. This role involves traveling extensively to deliver technical solutions and support Customs and Border Protection wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Transform IT infrastructure at border sites by managing installations, ensuring compliance, troubleshooting issues, and leading contractor teams. Enjoy a dynamic role with extensive travel and interac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Take ownership of AI strategy and advisory for diverse clients by bridging technology and business needs. Lead workshops, develop roadmaps, and drive adoption of innovative solutions while influencing...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $138K *

Take ownership of financial integrity by managing end-to-end revenue processes, ensuring GAAP compliance, and producing accurate financial statements in collaboration with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $155K *

Drive the development of a self-service developer portal and enhance GraphQL APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners to deliver scalable and secure solutions for seamless int...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Transform strategic partnerships to enhance growth and innovation, collaborating cross-functionally to identify and advance opportunities in the life sciences sector while managing negotiations and pa...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of data products by leading cross-functional teams, defining roadmaps, and driving analytics solutions that support business objectives and enable AI/ML functionalities to create impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $110K *

Innovate day-to-day PDF production workflows, enhance automated publishing, and troubleshoot issues, ensuring quality outputs and accessible learning materials across digital and print formats in a dy...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $187K *

Oversee the end-to-end implementation of ServiceNow in complex environments, collaborating with Agile teams to meet specific client requirements while ensuring technical excellence and adherence to et...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$195K - $215K *

Join a dedicated team to shape enterprise strategies in business continuity and risk management while driving operational resilience across the organization. Leverage your expertise to influence decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Champion innovative legal solutions by leading global SaaS and software transactions. Collaborate with sales and cross-functional teams to drive compliance and manage complex negotiations, ensuring al...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Transform workforce learning by designing scalable live training solutions for enterprise clients. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee development and achieve business objectives through inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$72K - $120K *

Join a team that develops quality assurance strategies to optimize compliance processes. Monitor and review quality across commercial auto claims while conducting analyses to ensure adherence to regul...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.