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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$133K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative solutions while collaborating with clients and teams to enhance financial transactions, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in a dynamic environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leveraging your tax compliance expertise to enhance tax software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team, driving updates and accuracy in tax return calculations while guidin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive a unified pipeline strategy, combining demand generation and account-based marketing. Oversee marketing for a 1,300-account lending customer base, leading a small team and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your SAP BASIS and security expertise to enhance systems, manage roles, and ensure compliance across platforms in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to assess and enhance SAP GRC controls, engage in ITGC testing, and drive effective audit remediations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating across fun...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $145K *

Join our team to develop and implement ITSM strategies, improve service delivery, and align IT with business needs while leading a talented team and ensuring compliance with industry standards...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $185K *

Drive financial excellence by leading corporate accounting practices, managing a team of 4-5, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP for accurate financial reporting and tax adherence...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and optimize multi-state tax incentive strategies, driving operational efficiencies and fostering collaboration across departments to support strategic growth and compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $150K *

The Senior Tax Associate is primarily responsible for reviewing and preparing complex individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns. We are looking for a talented individual who wants to be an i...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

by Deepika Bhamidimarry  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $108K *

Partner with us to oversee and enhance compensation programs, ensuring effective execution and continuous improvement of processes within Workday, while collaborating closely with HR and business lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping competitive electrical bids, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational standards while enhancing the customer experience across our electrification division...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K - $133K *

Tackle pricing strategy across multiple market segments to enhance profitability. Collaborate with sales and product teams to optimize pricing agreements, leveraging analytics to drive strategic decis...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Innovate in human services by leading client engagements, enhancing operations, and providing subject matter expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and guide project implementation to impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate to design and develop innovative Workday applications, enhancing automation and integrations. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot, support, and optimize solutions in a dynamic team env...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead innovative talent acquisition initiatives, engage with diverse candidates, and collaborate with hiring managers to shape strategic hiring decisions that drive organizational success and culture f...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $186K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex IT projects, collaborating with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment and satisfaction. Lead project scope, schedule, and resources while driving v...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead and manage payroll operations effectively to ensure accurate processing and adherence to regulations while improving business processes for higher education and non-profit clients...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading multiple Workday engagements and fostering strong client relationships. Drive project delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction and contributing to the growth of the Wo...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

Unlock the potential of Workday HCM as a key analyst, driving data accuracy and efficiency while enhancing user experiences through expertise in Absence and Time Tracking modules and strategic process...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and transforming People processes using AI. Drive strategy to improve employee experience and enhance operational effectiveness. Collaborate across teams to foster consis...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $105K *

Lead comprehensive expense management operations and enhance reporting tools, driving efficiency and continuous improvement in a high-growth SaaS environment. Innovate financial processes while collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K *

Transform federal acquisition support as a Team Lead, guiding a skilled team while ensuring compliance and excellence in procurement for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your leadership will s...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving transformation in HR technology by providing expert Workday configuration and support. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure efficient operations, scalable solutions, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing talent acquisition operations through data-driven insights, technology optimization, and strategic recommendations. Champion innovative solutions to improve efficiency and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $154K *

Optimize document control processes by managing workflows, storage, and compliance for critical projects. Collaborate with teams to maintain organized records, ensuring accuracy and timely completion...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

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.