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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$120K - $150K *

Architect and execute strategic sales enablement initiatives to enhance coaching standards and tech adoption. Drive operational excellence across global teams, leveraging AI to streamline processes an...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at a leading tech firm by managing cross-functional software delivery programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and improving operational clarity. Drive collaboration and m...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Optimize client success as a Project Manager, leading complex Salesforce projects. Leverage your expertise to manage timelines, build relationships, and deliver value while navigating project constrai...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Drive business growth by managing strategic relationships in the finance sector. Focus on new mortgage credit reporting opportunities and enhance client engagement through effective communication and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $112K *

Transform the Regulatory Intelligence function, ensuring seamless regulatory compliance, strategic insights, and operational excellence across diverse programs and markets. Guide stakeholders by devel...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Join a collaborative Revenue Accounting team to enhance processes, ensure compliance, and improve financial reporting through your expertise in revenue recognition and GAAP, all while driving scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Drive transformative IT strategies to scale technology operations, modernize systems, enhance security, and implement AI governance across the organization, partnering strategically with cross-functio...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $220K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading complex energy initiatives. Manage all phases of project lifecycle with a focus on customer satisfaction, financial performance, and cross-functional collaboration...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $130K *

Partner with us to shape the future of cybersecurity compliance, driving adherence to CMMC, NIST frameworks, and risk management. Leverage your expertise, collaborate across teams, and lead initiative...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Engage in shaping the future of business banking by leading cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions while tackling complex challenges. You'll own impactful features from concept to laun...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$52K - $157K *

Drive strategic decisions by analyzing complex insurance metrics and business processes, collaborating across departments to deliver impactful solutions, and leveraging your analytical expertise to in...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading the design and management of complex wet utility systems, ensuring sustainable integration with transportation projects while delivering superior co...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Optimize SAP systems through effective administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Collaborate on projects to enhance functionality and performance in a dynamic IT environment with independent a...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $155K *

Join us to lead transformative renewable energy projects, overseeing execution from planning through delivery. Drive business growth through client engagement while delivering impactful solutions in t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $204K *

Develop and optimize SAP end-to-end Plan-to-Sustain processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance solutions, ensure system stability, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $270K *

Innovate the global recruiting strategy by leading a high-performing team. Drive operational excellence while partnering with executives on workforce planning and building scalable hiring systems. Sha...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$101K - $123K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional project implementation for retail clients. Drive customer success through effective onboarding and cross-functional collaboration, while honing your project m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $176K *

Innovate by leading the design and development of intelligent backend services in an AI-native environment. Shape scalable solutions with Java, orchestrate workflows, and mentor teams while driving se...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $142K *

Drive advanced financial analysis and modeling by providing actionable insights to leaders, ensuring accurate and scalable financial support while fostering a People First approach to enhance decision...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $137K *

Unlock your potential with this strategic role driving integrated media strategies. Collaborate closely with DTC eCommerce brands to optimize performance across multiple channels, ensuring alignment w...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$166K - $208K *

Drive transformational change through expert management of D365 Manufacturing, leading integrated operations across item groups, cost categories, and routings to enhance organizational efficiency with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $190K *

Elevate the Sales team's capabilities through impactful onboarding and enablement strategies across global regions. Foster inclusivity and collaboration to maximize productivity while driving measurab...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$400K - $500K+*

Accelerate security innovation by identifying and mitigating GenAI threats, developing scalable controls, and enhancing workforce productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to address risks while en...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $158K *

Contribute to exceptional customer support by leveraging your HVAC expertise to troubleshoot and manage technical cases for strategic clients, ensuring high satisfaction while gaining valuable knowled...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $120K *

Discover an opportunity to lead and enhance merchant onboarding and operations. Guide teams through complex payment processes, ensuring compliance and elevating the merchant experience from start to f...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.