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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$80K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing revenue enablement through cross-functional collaboration, content production, and training initiatives that empower teams to excel in the digital economy while driving pe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the heart of revenue enablement, driving collaboration and innovation across teams to enhance training, content, and process management while supporting dynamic growth in a fast...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $107K *

Manage the SBA loan closing process, ensuring compliance, facilitating communication, and conducting due diligence for clients and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring junior staf...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of tax strategy by managing complex client engagements, leading a skilled team, and providing expert guidance across various tax matters to enhance client relationships and firm leade...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Support growth and client satisfaction by managing tax preparations, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff in a dynamic mid-market firm. Join a thriving team focused on excellence and employ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Engage in tax leadership by preparing and reviewing returns, managing client relations, mentoring staff, and conducting research to enhance compliance and service quality in a dynamic firm...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Elevate government contract management by overseeing compliance, analyzing proposals, and fostering customer relationships. Contribute expertise in negotiation and administration to drive successful p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Tackle employee benefits and leave processes, ensuring seamless administration and compliance. Collaborate with teams to support health, welfare, and retirement programs while enhancing employee exper...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Champion the administration of benefits and leave programs, serving as a key contact to enhance employee experience and ensure compliance across U.S. locations while driving initiatives and process im...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading our organization’s benefits and payroll strategies! Drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and foster a high-performing team while providing exceptional suppor...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $220K *

Lead the preparation and review of complex tax returns for high-net-worth clients, ensuring compliance while delivering exceptional service and building strong client relationships in a fast-paced env...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering top-notch IT support to enhance productivity. Be the go-to expert for technical issues in a corporate environment, assisting with systems, hardware, and AV e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $99K *

Join us to develop impactful content strategies, collaborate with internal teams, optimize performance through analytics, and engage with influencers to enhance brand messaging and outreach across dig...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$66K - $99K *

Analyze content strategies and support engagement initiatives by collaborating with internal teams and external contributors to optimize messaging across digital platforms and enhance user experience...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$66K - $99K *

Strategize creative content development and execution across channels, enhance engagement through data analysis and collaboration, and elevate brand visibility using multimedia and innovative digital...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading motion picture and television participation reviews. Supervise staff, ensure high-quality audits, and provide expert analysis while collaborating closely with management an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$76K - $108K *

Contribute to security solutions by installing and configuring systems, ensuring optimal functionality, and providing exceptional client support while leading a team of technicians and maintaining com...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Optimize system integration efforts by ensuring seamless interoperability between JIRA, GitLab, and security protocols, enhancing workflow automation and compliance with DoD policies for identity mana...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $282K *

Join as a Senior Technical Program Manager, Team Lead overseeing large-scale IT projects. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, improve processes, and drive operational excellence to achieve miss...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$97K - $115K *

Optimize human capital management processes by driving Workday system enhancements and supporting HR, IT, and business needs. Collaborate to ensure effective functionality while enhancing user experie...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming HR through effective HRIS management. Oversee planning, implementation, and optimization of HR systems while providing strategic support to enhance data ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading global tax compliance, driving strategy, and ensuring regulatory adherence across jurisdictions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tax outcomes and...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Launch your career managing Canadian payroll while ensuring compliance across global vendors in LATAM and EMEA. This role combines payroll processing with vendor oversight, requiring strong analytical...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $130K *

Drive payroll operations by leading accurate, compliant processing and optimizing strategies. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement while manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $121K *

Transform marketing initiatives within the Government sector by executing integrated campaigns, managing events, and enhancing online presence to drive engagement and promote offerings effectively acr...

2 weeks ago

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

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.