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 - $95K *

Engineer innovative healthcare IT solutions by configuring Epic applications, leading project teams, and optimizing workflows to enhance operational efficiency and user experience while serving as the...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K *

Join a team that's redefining video journalism by leading a skilled production crew to create impactful news stories that engage and inform on pressing economic and political issues. Drive creativity...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$74K - $130K *

Drive impactful regional infrastructure projects by collaborating with a skilled team. Engage in roadway design, technical document preparation, and multi-disciplinary project support, contributing to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $215K *

Grow your career with a vital role estimating costs for complex construction projects. Lead technical evaluations and develop precise cost strategies. Contribute to infrastructure development by lever...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Empower teams as an Engineering Manager to drive data-centric initiatives. Lead integration projects, ensuring high-quality development and seamless collaboration across departments while delivering o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the future of enterprise sales by leading innovative solutions in warehousing and logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish client relationships and harness market opportun...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by actively engaging with stakeholders to analyze, define, and implement system changes for business process improvements. Collaborate with IT teams and lead initiatives that drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $179K *

Elevate your career by enhancing build and testing pipelines in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions that redefine transaction processing a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Manage the development and engineering of packaging solutions, ensuring aesthetic and functional objectives are achieved while leading cost reduction projects and collaborating with cross-functional t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Shape the future of employee relations by providing expert guidance and support to management and staff. Drive compliance with policies, resolve HR issues, and enhance employee engagement through effe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$122K - $183K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of technology innovation, overseeing AI-driven ERP and WFM strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to enhance business operations through c...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $136K *

Strategize and lead corporate development initiatives to drive growth in the nuclear sector. Utilize market insights and strong financial skills to partner with leaders on M&As, strategic investments...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Shape contract management and legal operations to enhance business growth. Lead contract negotiations and review processes while collaborating across teams in the US, Canada, and other regions, ensuri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $104K *

Shape the future of electrical project management by orchestrating essential preventive maintenance initiatives, enhancing client relations, and ensuring financial oversight to drive effective project...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

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

$105K - $118K *

Take ownership of diverse projects within public works, overseeing improvements in water and wastewater operations, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance efficiency and effectivenes...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $160K *

Champion innovative AI solutions by shaping partner-led strategies and ensuring seamless architecture delivery for Enterprise clients. Collaborate across teams to drive quality and success while estab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $195K *

Partner with us to deliver innovative cloud solutions, guiding enterprise clients through deployment, enhancing technical capabilities with collaborative workshops, and advocating for customer needs i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive technical excellence, enhance developer experience, and inspire a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement while deliverin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll lead enterprise data protection deployments and shape governance practices, driving significant influence in customer success while developing a robust framework for s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $230K *

Transform partner ecosystems to leverage AI capabilities, driving collaboration and growth within the Americas. This role is central to aligning partners with our AI strategies for impactful market pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the optimization of operational processes in a high-stakes commercial team. Oversee forecasting, reporting, and pipeline management to ensure success in enterprise-level deal cycles. Collaborate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $126K *

Lead compliance and ethics investigations across diverse business units, ensuring adherence to regulations and internal policies. Collaborate cross-functionally, prepare reports, and recommend actions...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $110K *

Execute logistics coordination and scheduling for a key IT program, tracking dependencies and resources. Collaborate across teams to ensure on-time delivery, maintain supply chain visibility, and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $150K *

Advance AI initiatives by building automated infrastructure. Own multi-cloud MLOps pipelines integrating legacy systems with AWS and Azure for scalable, observable, and deployable AI solutions. Drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a multi-phase data center construction program, leading cost management efforts and ensuring project excellence while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions and drive valu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.