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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $155K *

Design and implement regional distributor strategies to optimize indirect sales channels and drive revenue growth through effective performance management and support to partners in the life sciences...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Transform the payments landscape by building robust financial APIs and workflows. Join a passionate team to drive innovation in money movement, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accuracy for busi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by driving ARR growth through strategic partnerships with enterprise stakeholders, transforming complex multi-stakeholder deals into actionable business cases and ROI models that ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $126K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic pipeline generation programs across multiple channels, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance revenue impact and optimize marketing efforts i...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $92K *

Deliver exceptional service to small business clients by managing account processes, renewals, and premium negotiations. Collaborate with teams to provide solutions, maintain client relations, and ens...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $120K *

Shape the future of animation production by overseeing GenAI and traditional pipelines. Drive efficiency and creativity in delivering high-quality content while managing schedules, budgets, and team d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$91K - $163K *

Shape the future of Corporate Treasury by leading investment accounting, ensuring compliance across GAAP, NAIC, and Tax. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational excellence while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Champion the launch of innovative commercial products by leading cross-functional teams and managing integrated project plans to ensure timely, effective execution in a dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $210K *

Champion the design and delivery of mission-critical AI systems, guiding technical strategy and innovation while ensuring compliance and scalability across federal programs and guiding cross-program t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic demand generation programs that accelerate pipeline growth. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-impact campaigns across various marketing...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $137K *

Innovate digital strategies and drive omnichannel growth through data analytics, collaboration, and insights, enhancing customer engagement and business performance in a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$108K - $181K *

Unlock new business opportunities by driving strategic partnerships and sales initiatives. Build relationships with key stakeholders in the hyperscaler and colocation segments, ensuring client satisfa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate healthcare data management by building reliable data pipelines, scalable warehouse models, and operational processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and actiona...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading a fraud operations team, optimizing investigations, and shaping strategic initiatives in a high-growth fintech environment. Collaborate with various departments to drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to cloud application migration and modernization efforts, leading development and technical implementation while enhancing user experience and business processes for NIH enterprise applicat...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional client support as you manage a high-performing team that ensures operational excellence for ACH Alert solutions, fostering a culture of collaboration and cont...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Drive efficient systems maintenance by automating updates, enhancing security, and resolving network issues. Collaborate within a dynamic environment focused on optimizing training systems across mult...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$97K - $121K *

Deliver impactful insights by linking user behavior with data analysis. Drive metrics that enhance platform health and foster seamless product scaling, ensuring design and product decisions leverage d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $110K *

Tackle complex, high exposure claims and litigation issues while mentoring team members. Manage investigations, reserves, and negotiations to ensure ethical, fair resolutions in compliance with state...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $188K *

Optimize project success by leading controls engineering initiatives, from design to commissioning. Collaborate with teams to uphold system integrity and customer satisfaction while ensuring timely ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Champion the development and optimization of scalable data pipelines, enhancing business insights through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive success with advanced analytics solutions and...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive program management excellence while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. Leverage expertise in copay assistance and market access operations to enhance client solutions and del...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $218K *

Shape impactful marketing strategies to drive pipeline growth through innovative campaigns. Collaborate across teams to craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences, leveraging AI t...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional social commerce strategies, optimizing affiliate marketing, and collaborating across teams to drive scalable revenue and exemplary client outcomes in a fas...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.