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 - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of innovative blown polyethylene film products for industrial applications, ensuring performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness from con...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $262K *

Engineer innovative cloud solutions, enhancing infrastructure and orchestrating reliable services at scale. Lead collaborative projects, mentor engineers, and define technical standards to advance ope...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $254K *

Grow your career with a high-impact HRBP role, partnering with R&D leaders to shape strategic people initiatives, influence org design, and drive performance cultivation across a diverse tech organiza...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $153K *

Accelerate progress at our team by leveraging your Salesforce CPQ and Sales Cloud expertise to drive sales automation and deliver scalable solutions that enhance quoting accuracy and streamline proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Drive innovation in employment law by advising high-growth startups on compliance, executive compensation, and equity plans. Join a dynamic team to build scalable legal infrastructure and leverage AI...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $145K *

Lead external communications strategy to enhance brand visibility and reputation. Collaborate with executives and teams to execute impactful PR programs across media channels, shaping narratives that...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$148K - $266K *

Lead program management efforts for large-scale renovation projects, ensuring successful execution through effective coordination, risk management, and performance monitoring. Collaborate with diverse...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $130K *

Manage and cultivate key customer relationships, leveraging water treatment solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth. Collaborate cross-functionally, providing technical expertise...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $95K *

Drive meaningful improvements by supporting Workday HCM, focusing on Payroll and Expenses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and enhance employee experience in a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $141K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing regulatory authorizations essential for innovative telecommunications services in the U.S. Collaborate with diverse internal teams to ensure compliance, drive ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$78K - $89K *

Unlock potential by driving revenue growth through consultative sales of advanced pricing and optimization solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful client solutions whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $257K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights, driving product innovation and decision-making by leveraging advanced analytics and quantitative methods, while influencing product strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Transform the way data influences product decisions by analyzing user behavior and driving insights for business impact in a fast-paced eCommerce environment. Collaborate with global teams to define s...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$116K - $132K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by overseeing Billing Compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulations, conducting audits, and collaborating cross-departmentally to enhance compliance...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $180K *

Empower your career by overseeing the performance and reliability of electrical systems in power plants. This role integrates fieldwork, planning, and teamwork across diverse projects, ensuring optima...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $95K *

Manage complex litigation support projects remotely, overseeing staff and coordinating case activities. Play a key role in ensuring effective communication with clients and attorneys while executing d...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust investor platform, driving the product lifecycle from strategy to delivery. Collaborate cross-functionally in an agile, tech-driven environment to create excepti...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $123K *

Join us to create innovative Salesforce solutions that enhance client success, streamline processes, and drive impactful results through technical expertise and collaboration with clients...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$215K - $255K *

Drive growth for a leading SMB employer platform by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user engagement, streamline acquisitions, and create AI-dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $210K *

Innovate and execute comprehensive event strategies, managing flagship conferences and internal gatherings with operational precision. Drive attendee engagement and brand loyalty through high-impact e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $150K *

Elevate business growth through strategic sales and consultative partnerships, driving success in clinical research services. Collaborate with pharma and biotech leaders to enhance global health while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $298K *

Innovate your career by leading the workforce planning technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, managing multi-BU deployments, and enhancing planning solutions through effectiv...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $180K *

Unlock new growth opportunities by managing key client relationships and driving strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions and exceed revenue goals while navigating co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Shape the future of agile development as a Business Analyst, leading cross-functional collaborations, refining backlogs, and ensuring alignment between business goals and execution, while driving effi...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to design and implement advanced R and SQL programs, ensuring reliable Real-World Data analyses while collaborating on impactful research projects across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 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.