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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$84K - $97K *

Lead the charge in programmatic advertising strategy and execution, maximizing campaign performance through data-driven insights and best practices while collaborating across teams to achieve exceptio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading diverse capital projects in healthcare, applying your engineering expertise, and mentoring junior staff to drive innovative solutions for our clients across multiple s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $144K *

Unlock potential by conducting in-depth investigations to enhance AML compliance, detect suspicious activities, and streamline reporting processes within a collaborative and fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Innovate modern web-based solutions as a Senior Software Engineer. Contribute to Flex platform enhancements, leveraging AI tools and full-stack development to ensure workplace safety and compliance wi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $115K *

Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive full-cycle recruiting efforts, sourcing and screening candidates for critical positions across multiple business units, ensuring alignment wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development of cutting-edge IAM solutions, ensuring secure access across cloud infrastructures and applications. Drive projects end-to-end, improve role designs, and reduce privilege sprawl w...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer. Take ownership of full-stack features in a dynamic team, blending backend and frontend technologies to enhance user expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional efforts to drive execution in a fast-paced remote environment, overseeing key product initiatives and customer issues in our Privileged Access Management portfolio, while ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $253K *

Drive sales growth by engaging new Small Law Firm clients through strategic outbound prospecting. Utilize consultative selling and maintain strong client relationships to meet and exceed defined quota...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $104K *

Champion client success by leading onboarding, managing relationships, and ensuring satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Drive adoption, facilitate renewals, and foster growth through effective p...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$240K - $300K *

Drive your career by owning the complete sales cycle for mid-market and enterprise customers. Engage with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions, enhancing business outcomes in a fast-paced SaaS...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team as you build and manage a diverse portfolio of Consumer Products clients, leveraging your financial expertise to deliver strategic insights and drive business growth in a collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $190K *

Grow your career with complex B2B sales of cybersecurity solutions, focusing on new account development and strategic revenue generation. Manage 150-300 accounts, collaborating with internal teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $210K *

Unlock potential by leading global tax strategy, compliance, and risk management in a dynamic FinTech environment, ensuring adherence to regulations and enhancing operational efficiency across multipl...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $130K *

Unlock project success by coordinating commissioning and turnover activities, ensuring readiness, compliance, and documentation for complex facilities while supporting startup, testing, and closeout e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team to develop robust SAP solutions that transform enterprise applications. As an SAP ABAP Developer, leverage your expertise in coding and testing to drive innovative solutions while collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of talent acquisition and people operations by designing and implementing innovative systems that promote growth, engagement, and retention across a remote-centric organization. D...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $126K *

Drive your career with impactful leadership in compliance strategy for D-SNP programs. Engage with regulatory agencies, lead audits and training, and contribute to policy development in a dynamic and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape delivery excellence by leading strategic engineering projects across multiple time zones, driving commitments, managing risks, and ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication an...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $145K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Risk Management team to enhance our data systems, streamline processes, and deliver insightful analytics. Collaborate with various stakeholders while mentoring co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of key portfolio metrics, driving informed financial strategies and monitoring risks. Collaborate across teams to develop insights and tools, ensuring seamless operational execution and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive seamless network operations by managing LAN/WAN/Wireless systems, optimizing infrastructure, and enhancing security solutions. Collaborate on strategic projects while embodying company values an...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$282K - $372K *

Reimagine global total rewards strategy, leading compensation and benefits programs. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive compliance, equity, and continuous improvement within a dynamic, fle...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $87K *

Oversee accounting operations, deliver insightful financial reports, manage compliance, and mentor team members while collaborating directly with clients to support their financial success and drive a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by building a global partner strategy to enhance partnerships across diverse business units. Drive new partner acquisition and improve existing relationships to achieve significant...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.