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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$132K - $220K *

Drive impactful project delivery for advanced nuclear initiatives, overseeing deployment and execution globally, while ensuring compliance, customer satisfaction, and efficient resource management in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $109K *

Reimagine employee relations as a trusted advisor, guiding managers and employees through performance management, workplace concerns, and investigations, while ensuring compliance and fostering a posi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Deliver impactful results by managing and optimizing paid social campaigns across various platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive client growth, experiment with new strategies, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $232K *

Lead the deployment of a global SAP S/4HANA template, ensuring standardized processes while adapting to local regulations across multiple countries. This high-visibility role requires strategic execut...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $130K *

Lead the charge in government financial management, ensuring compliance across federal contracts while partnering with key departments to enhance financial reporting and control. Drive process improve...

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Reposted 4 days ago

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

$102K - $125K *

Analyze and enhance Anti-Money Laundering processes to identify and manage potential suspicious activities. Collaborate across departments to ensure robust compliance and maintain transparency in tria...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engage as a strategic partner managing enterprise stakeholder relationships. Drive adoption of AI-powered growth intelligence, align with business goals, and ensure impactful outcomes while enhancing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $138K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing child welfare standards through data analysis, technical support, and continuous improvement activities aimed at fostering a culture of safety and preventing...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$126K - $185K *

Drive go-to-market execution and partner commercialization initiatives, ensuring measurable impact and alignment across multiple teams and stakeholders for technology and strategic partnerships...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $151K *

Empower our team by leading Salesforce development and administration efforts, driving innovation, and mentoring junior developers to deliver secure, scalable solutions aligned with business objective...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Innovate the sales landscape as you lead a team of Partner Account Managers, driving revenue growth and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration within a dynamic geographic market...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $182K *

Join us to drive the strategic growth of large Canadian merchant partnerships, orchestrating cross-functional teams and managing key relationships to achieve success metrics and deliver impactful fina...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $145K *

Help us shape the future of workplace equity by driving sales of innovative tech solutions. Partner with major employers to enhance pay equity and fairness through strategy, relationship building, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Contribute to customer success as you showcase your technical expertise in identity management. Engage in pre-sales activities, collaborate with sales teams, and leverage innovative solutions to meet...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable software solutions for innovative projects, utilizing your expertise to tackle complex challenges with minimal supervision while mentoring junior engineers and a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity compliance by managing complex client accounts, guiding them through compliance engagements, and architecting technical GRC frameworks to ensure top-notch client servi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $145K *

Elevate client growth as you lead a dynamic team, driving impactful Paid Social strategies and nurturing high-level stakeholder relationships while ensuring financial health and channel integration ac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$127K - $229K *

Join a team that leads strategic projects exceeding $150M in a dynamic environment. Drive the coordination of engineering and construction functions, managing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver qual...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$255K - $300K *

Drive growth by leading a high-performing sales team, developing talent, and fostering strategic partnerships. Ensure execution of full-cycle sales processes in a dynamic corporate environment focused...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$275K - $321K *

Lead and transform global procure-to-pay operations, driving strategic sourcing, vendor management, and continuous improvement to maximize efficiency and savings across all business units...

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6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $210K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative pricing and packaging strategies that enhance monetization across product lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executives to implement impactful pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead security design for AI workloads by implementing robust architectures, policies, and defenses across multiple cloud platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safe AI practices and compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Engineer and modernize our billing systems, ensuring correct plans and revenue integration. Drive the transition from monolithic setups to scalable, independent services crucial for customer trust and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading GTM analytics and revenue operations. Partner with leadership to enhance forecasting, reporting, and efficiency across the organization. Drive strategic planning while deve...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $196K *

Drive growth by nurturing relationships with existing customers and executing upsell strategies within enterprise accounts, ensuring alignment with internal teams for strategic account management and...

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Reposted 1 week 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.