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 *

Lead the charge in driving successful ServiceNow implementations and enhancements, overseeing project lifecycles, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with organizational strategies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $173K *

Drive strategic HR partnerships to enhance organizational capabilities, focus on talent decisions, and support transformation initiatives within the Global Supply Chain and Home Warranty sectors, alig...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the renewal lifecycle at a fast-growing SaaS company, building processes and strategies for client retention and expansion. Drive negotiations, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $275K *

Champion data engineering excellence by evolving ETL processes and data governance, ensuring optimal data workflows and scalable solutions in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with internal teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $210K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality applications in an agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical decisions, maintain system stability, and ensure performance...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $199K *

Create transformative change in our accounting function by leading SEC reporting, ensuring compliance, and driving process enhancements. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovation and excellenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $196K *

Shape the future of continuous improvement by leading cross-functional initiatives, coaching teams, and implementing strategies to enhance operational effectiveness and deliver significant project ben...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $138K *

Serve as a key Contracts Administrator managing diverse contracts, ensuring compliance, guiding project teams, and streamlining processes while fostering strong customer relationships to achieve busin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $135K *

Engineer impactful solutions as a Senior Statistical Programmer, leading CDISC dataset development, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior team members to drive excellence in statistical programmin...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $225K *

Empower your career by leading innovative AI solutions! Partner with business and engineering teams to architect scalable ML solutions that drive value across diverse areas, utilizing cutting-edge tec...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $147K *

Shape the future of data solutions by implementing innovative technologies and optimizing business strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of projects that enhance data...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $95K *

Unlock potential by serving as a key strategic partner in sales. Analyze data, drive insights, and foster partnerships to elevate performance across accounts, influencing decisions and contributing to...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Help us drive innovation as a Senior Solutions Sales Specialist! You will enhance pre-sales efforts for Microsoft Azure, AI, and Data Analytics solutions, leveraging your technical expertise to achiev...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $104K *

Grow the development of innovative insurance solutions, nurturing relationships with agents and brokers while driving new business growth. Collaborate with underwriting teams and contribute to strateg...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$98K - $167K *

Inspire technical innovation as a Senior Appian Developer, driving modernization and optimization of Appian applications. Lead complex integration efforts, provide mentorship, and foster collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Transform client financial processes through innovative NetSuite projects, collaborating with leaders to define and implement enhancements that drive efficiency and value, while nurturing your profess...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$242K - $302K *

Lead the architectural vision for the next-gen web console, unifying frontend systems. Collaborate across engineering and design, shaping user experiences, and ensuring platform integrity while drivin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $226K *

Lead the development of an innovative frontend architecture for a next-gen console. Work collaboratively to define user experiences, create shared tooling, and enhance platform capabilities, all in a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $132K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team where you'll promote healthcare solutions, engage with professionals, and drive market adoption while enhancing patient care through effective implementat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $140K *

Drive the growth and retention of local government accounts through effective sales and relationship management. Focus on generating new opportunities, renewing contracts, and enhancing customer satis...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Advance Legal Operations by implementing improved workflows and innovative technology solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency, reporting, and compliance while embedding AI and automa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $157K *

Drive impactful projects by supporting transmission-level planning and interconnections for renewable energy sources and data centers. Utilize advanced modeling for dynamic systems while collaborating...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of accounting by leading first-year GAAS audits, enforcing critical controls, and guiding the company to achieve a clean audit opinion while developing a talented...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $185K *

Shape the future of financial planning by partnering with G&A leaders to drive strategic insights, accountability, and data-informed decision-making in a dynamic corporate environment focused on opera...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $236K *

Lead the governance of enterprise skills data, ensuring integrity and alignment across talent processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams and implementing best practices in skills managemen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.