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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$71K - $90K *

Join a dedicated finance team to coordinate budgeting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring adherence to organizational standards while supporting financial management projects across various stakehold...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$86K - $165K *

Drive compliance and licensing strategies in global trade, facilitating effective export/import processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage authorizations and ensure adherence to U.S...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $358K *

Drive global tax strategy and compliance, overseeing planning and operations. Lead a high-performing team to optimize tax structures and ensure accurate reporting while partnering with senior leadersh...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $170K *

Lead the charge in implementing enterprise software solutions, mentoring teams, and fostering lasting client relationships while delivering results that align with their goals and enhancing your profe...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $118K *

Transform your career by supporting global accounting functions, managing cash processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency while maintaining comp...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $154K *

Support employees in their growth journey by enabling clear career pathways and performance processes. Collaborate with leadership to enhance employee development through effective tools and initiativ...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by overseeing accounting operations, guiding a team, and ensuring financial accuracy. Bring your expertise to enhance processes and support effective monthly close activities while...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in agile software development and modernization efforts, focusing on designing, coding, testing, and supporting complex web applications in a highly collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $115K *

Join a team that drives financial success across multiple business segments. Support key accounting operations, enhance reporting accuracy, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes and i...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of tax strategy by leading reporting, compliance, and audits while ensuring seamless collaboration across teams and external partners. Drive operational efficiency and navigate comple...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Advance tax strategies by leading comprehensive tax reporting and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while managing audits and providing expert guidance across departments. Drive p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $110K *

Join our team to analyze and optimize financial workflows, collaborating on transformational projects to enhance reporting structures and processes for improved efficiency and insights into financial...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $137K *

Take ownership of team performance, ensuring high-quality client delivery and coaching Client Leads in this remote leadership role, while managing execution quality at scale and driving professional s...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K - $134K *

Lead the charge in aligning people strategies with organizational goals, driving talent initiatives, and collaborating with leadership for HR excellence in a high-performance culture across the busine...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $120K *

Optimize organizational efficiency by leading operational excellence in product development processes, ensuring seamless tool integration, data integrity, and scalable workflows to support strategic i...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $182K *

Join a team that's transforming compensation strategies by delivering expert analysis and innovative solutions in executive pay, incentive design, and broad-based compensation to drive organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Empower employee relations by addressing concerns, conducting investigations, and collaborating with leaders to foster a positive work environment. This role is vital for mitigating risks and ensuring...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Drive end-to-end project delivery in SaaS Operations, managing multi-workstreams while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams to ensure execution, elevate risk management, and maintain al...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to navigating complex state tax issues for multi-state firms. You'll engage in compliance, planning, and client advisement while mentoring others in a dynamic, collaborati...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Reimagine the future of workforce security by leading our strategy, product direction, and market engagement. Drive growth, influence cross-functional execution, and develop a high-impact portfolio th...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $146K *

Join a team that's transforming sales compensation processes. In this role, you'll manage commission execution while collaborating on strategic plan design, ensuring alignment with company goals and d...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $118K *

Explore a rewarding tax career with flexible hours and no typical busy season. Join a dynamic team providing individual tax services while enjoying professional growth and work-life balance in a fully...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$178K - $338K *

Redefine financial planning with leadership in Workday Adaptive Planning implementations. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting, optimize processes, and drive enterprise performance management...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $126K *

Develop and implement corrective action plans for compliance issues, ensuring timely remediation. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain high standards and provide meaningful reports to senior lead...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Transform partner engagement by creating and innovating programs that enhance experience. Lead the development of a user-friendly portal while driving key performance metrics, fostering relationships...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.