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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$156K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining payroll compliance by leveraging your expertise in regulatory advisory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions and ensure legal compliance i...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Empower global sales initiatives by leading deal management and execution, enhancing processes, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver commercial excellence and drive revenue integrity in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $166K *

Elevate your career by leading technical program initiatives, driving client engagement, and managing multi-project delivery. Shape innovative solutions while ensuring high-quality outcomes and aligni...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in data migration, transforming complex legacy systems into efficient, compliant platforms while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure succes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to support federal HR operations by coordinating personnel actions, managing staffing initiatives, and guiding organizational changes. Contribute to impactful workforce planning to...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving healthcare research initiatives by managing projects, analyzing data, and translating findings into actionable insights that influence strategic direction and enhance indust...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $178K *

Analyze service delivery data to develop impactful reporting solutions, enhance operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives across managed service agreements...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $256K *

Champion the strategic deployment of projects in State & Local Government, overseeing budgets, timelines, and team dynamics. Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leaders, ensuring project excellenc...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $170K *

Champion daily merchant boarding, underwriting, and risk operations while enhancing efficiency and control. Lead a high-performing team, modernize processes, and operationalize data insights for impro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Empower operational efficiency by leading merchant onboarding, underwriting, and risk management for a growing payments platform. Optimize processes using data-driven decision-making and AI-driven aut...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $100K *

Optimize HR technology systems as a key leader, driving enhancements, integrations, and reporting analytics within a dedicated HR Applications team. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effectiven...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Champion the full lifecycle of contract management, providing strategic guidance, ensuring compliance, and driving successful execution while mentoring junior staff to enhance departmental expertise a...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success by managing deliverables, overseeing engagement projects, and fostering associate development, all while ensuring client satisfaction through proactive relationship management and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $150K *

Accelerate business growth by driving new client acquisitions across agencies and publishers, leveraging industry expertise and strong relationships in the ever-evolving digital media landscape...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $90K *

Join us to leverage your B2B sales expertise, building pipelines and managing accounts while aligning client workforce strategies with innovative enterprise solutions through consultative selling and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$118K - $147K *

Shape the future of financial integrity as you lead a skilled accounting team, overseeing critical processes and driving compliance with US GAAP to maintain excellence in our financial operations and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $220K *

Manage payroll operations and vendor relationships, ensuring compliance and efficiency in payroll processes while driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives with ADP and internal teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $120K *

Shape the future of our accounting function by leading month-end closes, preparing financial statements, and driving compliance in a dynamic public company environment. Influence decision-making throu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in financial reporting, compliance, and process optimization. As a leader, you'll oversee accounting operations, provide technical support, and enhance team...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Help us transform client data into actionable insights by designing and optimizing Workday reporting solutions. Lead initiatives, mentor junior team members, and enhance financial transparency across...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead data conversion efforts for a major HCM modernization initiative, ensuring integrity and successful migration of legacy HR data into Workday while collaborating with diverse teams throughout the...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $162K *

Join a team that's focused on optimizing sales processes and enhancing efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while driving data accuracy and providing actionable insights to achieve reve...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $116K *

Transform financial planning and reporting by leading budgeting, analysis, and reconciliation efforts. Drive operational finance excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming how businesses implement innovative solutions. As a pivotal member, you'll drive complex integrations, manage projects, collaborate with stakeholders, and advocate for...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $210K *

Unlock potential by driving cross-functional product strategy for intercompany transactions. Lead AI-native initiatives to enhance global financial operations, ensuring efficient workflows and proacti...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.