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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$70K - $136K *

Drive growth by managing full sales cycles, qualifying leads, and closing new business in a dynamic startup environment. Engage with C-level executives and contribute to the innovative journey of a ne...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $138K *

Shape the future of financial operations by leading initiatives in a fast-paced environment, ensuring excellence in service delivery, systems integration, compliance, and internal controls to drive co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive the growth of the National Account Program by collaborating with teams, mentoring staff, and enhancing operational efficiency. Influence strategic initiatives to improve client relationships and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a unique opportunity to build and scale Google Ads from zero, mastering major platforms like Search and YouTube while ensuring disciplined growth. Collaborate with cross-function...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's focused on driving client value through expert cost management, analysis, and strategic decision-making. Lead initiatives in project budgeting and change management while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to successful project cost management by leading tender processes, analyzing budgets, and overseeing project spending. Empower teams through mentorship and foster relationships for optimal...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cost management, driving successful project outcomes through effective financial oversight and collaborative strategies. Develop your expertise while fostering...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Build strong relationships in this dynamic sales role, leveraging industry knowledge to educate clients and drive business growth while offering tailored solutions through hands-on engagement and stra...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $118K *

Optimize demand response and distributed resources participation in capacity markets. This role involves developing and implementing policies, tracking performance, processing data, and representing t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise sales for innovative HR solutions, targeting organizations with 100+ employees. Utilize your expertise to close high-impact deals and manage a disciplined sales c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving AI policy research and analysis to shape national and global security strategies. You'll lead key research projects, draft policy briefs, and engage in rapid-response analys...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$162K - $224K *

Lead the evolution of a scalable Payments platform to enhance borrower outcomes and streamline payment systems. Collaborate across teams to innovate solutions that align technical capabilities with bu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in administering project-level IT systems, managing user access, ensuring data backup, and maintaining cybersecurity compliance. Collaborate with project teams and client IT to support...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $102K *

Take ownership of implementing SAP solutions, enhancing client processes through expert analysis, design, and deployment in a collaborative, dynamic consulting environment, while supporting continuous...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development in the political and public affairs sector, crafting tailored marketing solutions, and managing key relationships across California's dynamic...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $164K *

Take ownership of complex data center design projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle. Drive execution and ensure compliance with critical facility standards whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing clinical research through expert data management and programming. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design robust systems, ensuring data integrity and qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $195K *

Manage strategic sales growth for bioprocessing solutions, driving customer engagement and technical support. Collaborate across teams to enhance market presence and develop tailored solutions that me...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by driving strategic sales growth, building relationships, and leveraging technical expertise in bioprocessing technologies to enhance customer outcomes and innovate solutions a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion comprehensive SAP SD solutions while leading integration efforts, focusing on Order-to-Cash and Logistics Execution. Collaborate with clients to translate needs into scalable business process...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion comprehensive compensation strategies, ensuring competitive alignment and compliance. Drive data analysis, market trends evaluation, and create training initiatives while advising stakeholder...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that empowers financial excellence by leading planning, analysis, and reporting to drive strategic growth, performance insights, and profitability across multiple functions...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to drive NCQA accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance and enhancing member experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally, oversee quality improvement initiatives, and facilitate a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Innovate solutions as a Senior Engineer, leveraging agentic workflows to deliver AI-enhanced features and functionality across production systems, while fostering collaboration and maintaining high-qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.