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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$88K - $132K *

Transform HR operations by driving compliance, strategic initiatives, and a People First culture while partnering with business leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$290K *

Collaborate with executive leaders to drive financial strategy, optimize performance, and enhance decision-making. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and analytics while leading a high-performing FP&A te...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $157K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives and develop business cases to drive performance improvement and support strategic planning. Engage with teams to ensure initiatives align with objectives and are exec...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering developers by driving API adoption, creating technical content, and fostering community engagement. Utilize your expertise to bridge engineering and develope...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion a comprehensive total rewards strategy that attracts and retains top talent through innovative benefits programs across multiple global locations, ensuring compliance and promoting wellness i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $100K *

Unlock potential by shaping innovative software solutions through expert planning, analysis, and implementation. Collaborate within dynamic teams to enhance technical policies and deliver exceptional...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $146K *

Join a dynamic team where you’ll develop and support clinical applications, delivering tailored solutions for clients. Leverage your software development expertise with a focus on enhancing user exper...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$132K - $165K *

Reimagine your sales career by driving revenue through strategic account management in a dynamic Mid-Market segment. Collaborate with a high-performing team to implement data-driven strategies, elevat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $165K *

Drive strategic growth by owning a high-value Mid-Market territory, delivering consistent revenue through consultative selling and multi-stakeholder deal management while elevating team standards and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $169K *

Empower business growth by managing property and casualty underwriting workflows, cultivating broker relationships, and driving profitability through strategic risk assessment and innovative solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $105K *

Transform revenue operations by optimizing CRM systems, improving processes, and turning data into actionable insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and drive success, ensuring accur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to transform client engagement for accounting firms. Leverage your CPA background to deliver impactful demos, drive pilot success, and collaborate across teams to enhance product posit...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $115K *

Drive technical discovery and solution strategy in collaboration with Sales, addressing complex customer use cases while delivering tailored product demonstrations and managing end-to-end evaluations...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Help us enhance our security posture by overseeing vulnerability management, application security, and implementing AI-driven automation in a collaborative environment. You'll work with diverse teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support our IoT safety ecosystem. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely, high-quality data for impactful features and ser...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $87K *

Drive business success by building relationships and executing sales strategies, acquiring new clients, and delivering tailored HR solutions to small and midsize businesses across a diverse range of i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $87K *

Engage with prospective clients to build your own business book and execute a strategic sales process. Help power business success by promoting HR solutions to midsize companies across diverse industr...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $95K *

Lead the charge in business growth by leveraging consultative sales skills to build relationships, develop strategic sales plans, and exceed targets within your designated territory, focusing on compa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Drive business success by building client relationships, managing complex sales cycles, and leveraging a diverse prospecting strategy within your territory, catering to small to midsize companies' HR...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at building a high-performing team to drive new partner acquisitions across North America. Own the strategic vision and operational framework to expand partnerships in diverse auct...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $147K *

Transform early career experiences by designing impactful programs that nurture talent, forge university partnerships, and enhance learning opportunities globally, ensuring a seamless pathway for emer...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$185K - $335K *

Drive technical excellence by leading the vision and roadmap for vehicle dynamics and controls systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalable, safe autonomy solutions while mentoring engin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $200K *

Transform NFP client operations by leading NetSuite implementations, customizing solutions, and providing ongoing support. Your expertise will enhance their efficiency and ensure powerful financial re...

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3 weeks ago

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

$61K - $125K *

Optimize client onboarding and relationship management for corporate clients, fostering engagement and growth by understanding their needs and promoting financial solutions that enhance employee benef...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $210K *

Shape and drive AI-enabled automation systems, enhancing efficiency in data collaboration and measurement processes. Lead a skilled team to innovate and build scalable software in a dynamic advertisin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.