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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$162K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining Oncology sales by engaging key Hematology customers, driving product goals, and delivering growth through compliant and clinically focused strategies across diverse healt...

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Support a high-performing team to drive customer growth and retention, enhance strategic alignment, and architect innovative expansion strategies for over 14,000 clients, focusing on product adoption...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential in higher education by guiding clients through the implementation of Colleague ERP solutions, enhancing their operational efficiencies and modernizing their campuses through expert te...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$98K - $164K *

Manage day-to-day operations of a consulting practice, overseeing project portfolios and customer relationships while collaborating with engineers to address complex power system challenges. Drive bus...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $92K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative training solutions that enhance onboarding and develop existing staff at every level. Collaborate closely with legal and support teams to drive performance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $102K *

Transform your career as a Senior Consultant, driving critical consulting solutions and enhancing project execution while collaborating with clients in a dynamic environment. Engage in design, archite...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $150K *

The ERP Functional Team Lead – HR/Payroll leads a team of functional specialists supporting JD Edwards and related ERP technologies (Oracle HCM) across Human Resources and Payroll domains...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $97K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations for diverse facilities, ensuring safety compliance, effective team management, and seamless coordination of service delivery in a challenging envir...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

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

$120K - $216K *

Lead the charge in optimizing financial planning systems by managing EPM applications, driving enhancements, and ensuring data governance to support effective analytics and performance across the orga...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$203K - $345K *

Join a team that optimizes complex technical programs to drive AI-focused initiatives. Collaborate across product, engineering, and security to translate strategy into impactful execution, enhance cap...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $180K *

Drive accounting excellence by leading strategic financial initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency through innovation and collaboration across finance and technology tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the customer success experience for public sector clients, driving adoption and engagement. You'll bridge connections between government users and our product, ensuring impactful support acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$99K - $192K *

Engineer robust data solutions and enhance security oversight through effective data pipelines and integrations on GCP, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $220K *

Champion the application of transaction tax expertise across Walmart's extensive retail and ecommerce operations. Lead strategic tax initiatives, manage a talented team, and tackle complex tax challen...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Lead high-impact client service initiatives, manage complex accounts, and foster carrier relationships while mentoring team members and refining strategic placement and renewal activities to enhance o...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Champion data-driven HR solutions by leading Oracle HCM Cloud initiatives, managing cross-functional projects, and enhancing HR systems. Your expertise will drive process improvements and foster colla...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Champion organizational agility by enabling the SAFe PI process, coaching RTEs, and facilitating cross-team collaboration. Drive adoption of Agile principles, ensuring alignment between technology and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform financial reporting by leading a dedicated accounting team. Oversee the month-end close process, enhance accuracy, and ensure compliance with accounting principles while collaborating with c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate growth by fostering partnerships and driving sales through the broker channel. Leverage established relationships in the Mid-Atlantic to enhance client engagement and achieve revenue target...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$84K - $113K *

Transform enterprise solutions as a Senior Implementation Project Manager, leading SaaS projects with global impact. Drive engagement and outcomes by coordinating diverse teams and managing executive...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $105K *

Unlock the potential of data science as a critical bridge, ensuring successful implementation of advanced MMM products while engaging with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and sca...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Architect innovative solutions in full-stack web development, leveraging Infor CloudSuite Industrial SyteLine to enhance payment processing capabilities and ensure seamless integration while collabora...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Optimize data management processes by leading cross-functional teams globally, ensuring timely data delivery, quality compliance, and effective stakeholder collaboration while mentoring peers in the c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $115K *

Drive compliance and efficiency in U.S. sales and use tax processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to support tax initiatives, audits, and process improvements, directly impacting business decision-m...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that drives innovative marketing strategies, enhances website development, and optimizes lead generation efforts across digital channels. Leverage creativity and analytics to increase bran...

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Today

  •   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.