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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$75K - $126K *

Transform the user experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft tools, overseeing administration, support, and governance. Foster collaboration and efficiency through training and best practices...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $220K *

Drive your career by taking ownership of regional sales activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to exceed targets in the mid-market financial services sector, and advocating for innovati...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Empower businesses by leading AI solution sales strategies that drive impactful customer adoption of cutting-edge AI and Machine Learning technologies, ensuring transformative outcomes and significant...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing project engineering deliverables from initiation to handover. Collaborate with diverse teams to solve problems, guide design decisions, and maintain strong client relation...

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1 week ago

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

$110K - $181K *

Drive innovation by owning the compensation engine product strategy, focusing on bonus calculations and ensuring seamless execution across teams while prioritizing business goals and compliance in a c...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $216K *

Drive modernization and sustainment of air traffic radar systems by providing expertise, performance analysis, and support. Engage with stakeholders to enhance FAA surveillance capabilities, ensuring...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Shape your career with a dynamic role focused on building relationships, enhancing market share, and driving sales across various channels in a thriving advisory services environment. Collaborate with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$280K - $406K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Principal in Business Consulting, leading SAP IS-U implementations. You'll strategize for growth, manage client relationships, and drive innovative solutions within the...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $130K *

Optimize global clinical projects by leading teams and ensuring high-quality deliverables on schedule and budget. Empower customer relations through effective communication and adherence to standards...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Lead the design and operation of innovative service programs, ensuring effective delivery and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams and manage projects from inception to post-launch, enhancin...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $280K *

Develop new business and manage existing accounts for Forcepoint solutions, leveraging strong sales strategies and relationship-building with client executives to drive revenue growth within a defined...

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Lead strategic legislative engagement in New England to advance clean energy policies and drive collaborative relationships across stakeholders. Ensure implementation of effective tactics to accelerat...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in forensic accounting, conducting analysis and compliance research while preparing detailed reports. Collaborate independently and support the team to enhance financial integrity and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $190K *

Drive operational excellence by managing multi-faceted client engagements, leading offshore teams, and ensuring high-quality delivery across PeopleSoft and Oracle Cloud environments. Shape strong clie...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $164K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful data science projects, transforming complex analytics into actionable business strategies by collaborating with stakeholders and leveraging advanced machine learni...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $280K *

Lead growth initiatives by owning the full sales cycle and engaging C-level executives in consultative conversations. Drive strategic pipeline creation and deliver results through strong territory man...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Software Developer, focusing on innovative solutions for a key enrollment program, while collaborating in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software applications th...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Champion innovative IT solutions at the DOJ by analyzing requirements, designing systems, and leading technical teams to support complex litigation missions in a fully remote environment...

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3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence by leveraging AI to optimize application systems. Take ownership of critical initiatives in a fast-paced, regulated environment while fostering strate...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$67K - $101K *

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain a new data warehouse, leveraging data analysis and visualization skills to present insights. Manage BI solutions, documentation, and provide train...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team driving project and program management in healthcare, ensuring optimal staff performance and service quality while overseeing innovative client-focused projects and initiatives for...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $110K *

Shape the future of financial excellence by leading high-impact analysis and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance, while providing insights that drive st...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $165K *

Lead the charge in strategic BI initiatives, managing a talented data team to drive impactful analytics solutions that enhance business performance and support healthcare clients' needs...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $140K *

Advance your career by developing impactful training strategies for our Laboratory Sales Team. Collaborate with sales leadership and enhance onboarding experiences while supporting sales personnel in...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Reimagine billing operations by optimizing and automating workflows. Design and implement an AI-driven pipeline integrated with healthcare vendors, enhancing revenue cycle efficiency and minimizing ma...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.