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 - $130K *

Unlock the potential of a dynamic sales and marketing team while leading and developing solution consultants. Drive strategic initiatives and foster client relationships in a fully remote, collaborati...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Optimize licensing processes for financial services, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with teams, provide expert advice, and maintain excellent client relations while managing multipl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of tax services by leading engagements, optimizing strategies, and driving client relationships. Collaborate with teams to deliver comprehensive tax solutions and ensure compliance in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $180K *

Oversee end-to-end delivery of enterprise-level growth programs, ensuring alignment across teams. Drive project execution from requirements definition to site launch, balancing cost, schedule, and qua...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing federal position management by providing expert advisory services on classification standards, developing position descriptions, and ensuring compliance with...

US-AnywhereRemote

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

$70K - $95K *

Engage alongside sales teams to deliver technical expertise, lead product demos, and validate solutions that meet customer needs within cybersecurity. Drive success through compelling communications a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Drive impactful Revenue Operations through advanced analysis, enhancing GTM systems and reporting to support sales efficiency and revenue performance. Collaborate cross-functionally, leveraging techni...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Unlock compensation strategies to attract and retain talent, partnering with various teams to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices while analyzing market trends and administering key compens...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Workday Benefits solutions, ensuring successful implementations and ongoing support across multiple HCM modules while driving innovation and strategic practices within th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $150K *

Partner with us to drive sales compensation excellence by calculating and managing commission payouts, supporting the Sales team with analytical insights, and enhancing our financial processes for opt...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $100K *

Shape compliance initiatives by leading SOC reporting and risk assessments, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. Collaborate with teams across the organization to manage vendor risks and enha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Contribute to sourcing strategies that optimize supply chain performance, mitigate risks, and enhance material quality. Collaborate across teams, analyze market trends, and negotiate agreements to dri...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $143K *

Transform compliance operations into audit-ready practices while managing evidence collection and control monitoring across multiple business units. Collaborate closely with security assessors to rein...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $204K *

Lead strategic compensation initiatives by providing advanced expertise in Total Rewards that enhances employee experiences and supports business objectives. Collaborate extensively with HR and senior...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $172K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead insurance product rollouts and pricing changes. Drive efficiency and quality while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to bring innovative products to mark...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $100K *

Lead a high-performing data center operations team, optimizing infrastructure and ensuring system reliability. Collaborate across IT departments, implement best practices, and drive continuous improve...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Drive the development and modernization of large-scale enterprise data integration solutions. Utilize strong Informatica PowerCenter and SQL expertise to support complex data environments and enhance...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $185K *

Join us to drive deal closure and revenue growth for Government customers. As a key partner to sales teams, you'll streamline the execution of market access strategies, enhancing compliance and procur...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$163K - $261K *

Oversee the strategic implementation of Labor & Employment initiatives, providing expert legal guidance across multiple business areas, ensuring compliance with US laws and regulations, and managing e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$126K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. Collaborate on design, mentor junior engineers, and enhance processes while leveraging advanced development tools for effici...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $139K *

Optimize the financial close process by leading cross-functional initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP while fostering collaboration across multiple teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$101K - $165K *

Pioneer cross-functional initiatives, driving accounting efficiencies and enhancing processes to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance in a fast-paced environment while leveraging your expe...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $128K *

Contribute to robust cloud infrastructure design and support for production workloads, focusing on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving business development in Human Capital Management and Workforce Management solutions. Collaborate with clients and UKG partners to identify solutions, close deals, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Drive business growth by securing new clients, conducting market research, and negotiating contracts while leading effective sales strategies to meet revenue targets...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.