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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$66K - $110K *

Join our team to manage complex disability claim appeals while leveraging analytical skills and industry expertise to enhance organizational performance and customer satisfaction within the insurance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $231K *

Join a team that champions innovation and excellence as you design scalable architectures and lead collaborative efforts across diverse teams. Drive technical initiatives while crafting robust UI comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $220K *

Elevate data governance to drive AI product trustworthiness. Lead initiatives to establish ownership, improve data quality, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams. Influence strategic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Help us drive business growth by engaging customers and technology partners. You'll nurture existing client relationships, prospect new opportunities, and manage accounts with operational efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Champion project delivery and strategic consulting as a Senior Consultant, leading NetSuite implementations. Facilitate business process improvements, mentor teams, and ensure seamless integration acr...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$265K - $309K *

Transform marketing insights by unifying consumer, competitive, and market data. Lead a world-class team to drive data-driven segmentation and strategic decision-making, while serving as a chief advis...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $106K *

Take ownership of optimizing release processes in Salesforce environments, ensuring quality and timely deployment while effectively managing CI/CD pipelines and adhering to best practices. Collaborate...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful data initiatives by leading cross-functional programs aimed at innovation, quality, and operational excellence, closely partnering with diverse teams to transform business processes an...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$69K - $119K *

Shape healthcare innovation by leading diverse projects through structured management practices. Oversee project lifecycles from initiation to execution, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery while c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career with a pivotal role supporting product teams by analyzing requirements, ensuring engineering readiness, and validating outputs for SF-424 grant applications, enhancing workflow e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's transforming IT operations through effective configuration and change management, ensuring data integrity and compliance in a dynamic global network environment with ITIL best pract...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape high-impact IT teams by managing full-cycle recruitment while partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders in a metrics-driven environment, balancing hands-on execution with strategic planni...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $132K *

Drive project success by managing customer relationships and implementation lifecycles. Collaborate with teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction, whil...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of innovative engineering solutions by providing expert support and guidance throughout project development, from pre-sale assessment to post-sale management, ensuring client specific...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Accelerate strategic initiatives by aligning cross-functional teams and driving growth from concept to execution. Leverage AI tools to optimize operations while fostering collaboration across division...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with our executive search team to source, engage, and assess top healthcare leaders, ensuring a seamless and exceptional candidate experience from outreach to placement while leveraging in...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Advance cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices by designing and automating enterprise-scale environments, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring seamless application performance. Collaborate with...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by overseeing product management and innovation initiatives. Engage with cross-functional teams to translate customer insights into successful products and drive continuous impro...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate financial reporting excellence by leading a dedicated team, overseeing comprehensive reporting processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Guide integrations and implement ef...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $133K *

Help us build and innovate workforce AI platforms, integrating advanced systems and analytics to enable seamless AI adoption and enhance productivity across the enterprise. Drive measurable impact and...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Support the execution of large-scale healthcare project initiatives by leveraging clinical and operational workflows, enhancing system design, and providing expert guidance to optimize user experience...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Elevate underwriting practices by mentoring teams, analyzing trends, and optimizing product development strategies to support business growth. Collaborate with executives to ensure alignment with orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $218K *

Lead the charge in optimizing monetization and billing strategies, driving NRR and expansion through strategic pricing, effective systems infrastructure, and cross-functional collaboration, while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of strategic sales within Intelligence Community agencies, driving revenue growth while building essential relationships across varied stakeholders. Enjoy career advancement opportuniti...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $223K *

Join our dynamic team to lead HR Digital Transformation initiatives, managing client projects, and inspiring teams to enhance operational efficiency using innovative HR technologies and strategies. Dr...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.