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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$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...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance by analyzing risks, underwriting new and renewal business, and building strong relationships with clients. This remote position supports a diverse re...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $144K *

Optimize sales operations by leveraging analytics and reporting to enhance efficiency and drive revenue growth, collaborating with Sales leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver insights and f...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$183K - $229K *

Lead the Technology Transformation advisory practice, guiding clients in defining and executing enterprise-scale digital transformation strategies that connect business objectives with technology mode...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to optimizing our business systems while owning CRM and marketing technology solutions. You'll translate needs into actionable insights, ensuring seamless data integration...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives by leading Agile teams and managing financials, ensuring effective collaboration between stakeholders across enterprise project deliveries...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $285K *

Advance global total rewards strategies by leading compensation, equity, and benefits initiatives. Ensure best practices and compliance while driving employee engagement and supporting business object...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $225K *

Drive capital project delivery for utility clients, leading teams in strategic advisory, engineering, and risk management, while focusing on grid transformation, sustainability, and performance optimi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$155K - $175K *

Transform operational efficiency as you lead client technology projects, focusing on outage management, data integration, and analytics to enhance Distribution Operations. Collaborate across teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $155K *

Drive financial planning and analytics across the enterprise, optimizing budgeting processes, enhancing financial systems, and delivering strategic insights that support value-based care decisions and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud infrastructure by driving automation, scalability, and self-serve capabilities. You'll lead enhancements ensuring safety and efficiency for every engineering deploy...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by overseeing essential accounting activities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contracting regulations. Leverage your expertise in financial reporting, general l...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of autonomous driving by designing metrics and analysis to enhance performance and quality across the autonomy stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven deci...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer effective technical solutions to enhance equipment performance by leading support initiatives, overseeing training, and resolving escalation issues swiftly in a dynamic presort services enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$227K - $287K *

Drive model validation efforts by leading a quantitative team, enhancing risk management strategies, and executing hands-on evaluations of complex machine learning models for underwriting and credit r...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$201K - $261K *

Lead a high-performing team to validate and enhance machine learning models for credit risk management, ensuring robust governance and compliance while driving strategic initiatives across the organiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to customer success by managing portfolios, driving product adoption, and ensuring retention. Collaborate proactively with eCommerce clients to deliver measurable outcomes and maintain oper...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $112K *

Transform your career as a systems administrator, overseeing M365 services, data architecture, and robust security operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient IT so...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing benefits operations and LOA administration. Collaborate with employees and leadership to ensure seamless communication and resolution of benefits-related issues, while opt...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$203K - $345K *

Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic analytics team to drive strategic sales insights, operational excellence, and customer experience improvements, partnering closely with key business function...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance consulting for clients within the investment advisory sector. Manage client relationships, conduct complex reviews, and support service development while mentori...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$147K - $220K *

Engage with senior leaders to shape IT risk management while leading a focused team. Oversee compliance reporting, enhance IT governance, and leverage analytics to drive operational efficiency and ris...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $255K *

Lead and deliver impactful solutions by guiding your team through complex challenges, fostering collaboration throughout the development process, and driving a culture of quality and innovation in bac...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$153K - $213K *

Drive innovation and deliver impactful backend solutions as you lead your team in achieving quarterly goals and fostering collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle, while mentoring ta...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us in safeguarding critical information systems! Lead the Risk Management Framework implementation and ensure compliance with DoD policies while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.