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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$112K - $179K *

Contribute to impactful contract management by leading a team in federal contracting, fostering essential relationships, and guiding complex negotiations to drive operational success and compliance ac...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you take ownership of high-quality iOS experiences. Drive architectural decisions, optimize real-time data handling, and collaborate closely with design and product teams to del...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$146K - $234K *

Optimize cloud infrastructure services by leading a diverse team to modernize and enhance a large-scale multi-tenant ecosystem for federal users, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement...

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3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower employees by leading innovative onboarding and development strategies that foster integration and growth, creating a cohesive and engaged workforce aligned with institutional values and missio...

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1 week ago

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

$145K - $186K *

Transform security protocols and mitigate insider risks by leading cross-functional initiatives and fostering a culture of safety. Manage critical investigations and leverage technology to enhance phy...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $174K *

Grow your career by leading ERP solution architecture and integration strategies. Drive business process optimization, technical requirements gathering, and system performance enhancements, ensuring c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $142K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver product solutions that align with user needs and business goals, leveraging Agile methodologies and analysis techniques for continuous imp...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $133K *

Join our team to configure Workday HRIS, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance payroll and benefits processes, ensuring an optimal associate experience and supporting organizational goals throug...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that ensures secure, compliant IT operations for mission-critical services. As a System Administrator, you'll manage server environments, support cybersecurity protocols, and collaborate w...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion the success of our product portfolio by driving innovative strategies, lifecycle management, and customer insights. Collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional market solutions, ensuring...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Champion impactful HVAC and automation projects from inception to completion, managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and deliver on strategic goals...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $166K *

Shape the future of secure cloud solutions as a Solutions Architect, bridging stakeholders and technical teams to define and deliver mission-critical capabilities for personnel vetting and workforce m...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Optimize the evaluation of post-quantum cryptography applications by creating assessment tools and analyzing test subjects' understanding of cryptographic principles while recommending quantum-safe al...

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and building interactive prototypes, running rapid experiments, and collaborating across the technology stack to shape impactful products. Embrace user-centric designs an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in advancing cryptographic practices by developing and assessing question-answer pairs for post-quantum cryptography, ensuring test subjects demonstrate critical understanding and application o...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining legal technology. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead software engineers, guiding the development of a next-gen platform focused on AI-driven solutions, ensuring quali...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $130K *

Champion seamless software integration for clients in media production environments, providing hands-on tech support and optimizing workflows to enhance operational efficiency and client success throu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $210K *

Drive proactive security compliance as a hands-on leader, mentoring a GRC team while executing high-impact projects. Ensure audit readiness through innovative design, engineering partnerships, and con...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Oversee system design and integration across multi-tier applications, ensuring scalable solutions in DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with teams to deliver secure, reliable architectures while g...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $145K *

Join the team to drive accuracy in financial operations and regulatory reporting. Leverage your expertise in accounting to prepare, review, and support timely submissions of required bank regulatory f...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$171K - $288K *

Drive the AMER Technical Architecture practice, managing a skilled team to deliver complex customer solutions, enhance service delivery, and develop new capabilities, ensuring focus on outcomes and co...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $289K *

Lead strategic initiatives for hyperscaler partnerships, optimizing execution and driving success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goa...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $181K *

Drive profitable growth by shaping commercial strategies and leading sales agreements in the Power Transformer market. Engage with customers and leverage expertise to enhance collaboration and busines...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity by managing SOC tools, leading a team, and developing security architecture solutions while overseeing testing and vulnerability assessments for...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading security initiatives by managing SOC tools, guiding analysts, and enhancing security architecture to protect Health and Human Services. Drive process improvements and delive...

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4 days 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.