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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$85K - $105K *

Champion HR excellence by driving employee engagement, resolving inquiries, and ensuring compliance. You will manage recruitment, support performance management, and maintain HR records—all while fost...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $166K *

Champion the future of contract management by driving compliance, negotiation, and acquisition strategies. Oversee contract lifecycle and foster relationships to ensure optimal performance and adheren...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of workforce management by leading UKG implementations, ensuring project success, and optimizing client engagement through effective planning and execution. Collaborate across teams t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $138K *

Advance innovative software solutions within an Intel mission, enhancing complex systems through rigorous testing, design methodologies, and system analysis to drive operational excellence in high-sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $282K *

Champion high-quality editorial support for national security, ensuring timely production and dissemination. Collaborate with executive leaders to develop intelligence products that meet analytic trad...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Take ownership of complex procurement activities in a fast-paced EPC environment. Lead sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and provide mentorship to junior team members while ensuring alignment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining health care by supporting tax strategy and compliance. Leverage your tax expertise to navigate complex regulations, enhance processes, and ensure accurate filings in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement ERP solutions, optimizing systems via ABAP and Java. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business processes, manage technologies, and delive...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Support critical HR functions through expert management of HRIS data and analytics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy, maintain systems, and provide insightful reporting to inform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $115K *

Advance your career as a Senior HR Data Analyst, ensuring data integrity and influencing firm objectives through effective reporting, system management, and collaboration across HR and IT teams. Drive...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$101K - $151K *

Unlock potential by joining our dynamic Cost and Project Reporting team, where you'll drive project cost control, analyze financial data, and support risk management initiatives in a fast-paced enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $137K *

Accelerate service productivity by managing multiple global projects, enhancing internal digital processes, and delivering $10M in productivity over two years. Foster collaboration, build change manag...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $125K *

Join a rapidly expanding healthcare services organization to strengthen its accounting operations. Be instrumental in managing the monthly close process, mentoring staff, and building a scalable accou...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $104K *

Empower your career by supporting project managers as a key liaison in project accounting. Utilize your expertise in billing, receivables, and contract administration to ensure compliance and data acc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to stabilize and enhance Accounts Payable operations post-ERP implementation. This role blends daily AP management with strategic process improvement in a fast-paced, evolving envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $95K *

Create innovative workflow solutions to enhance operational efficiency by collaborating with cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-level software applications that align with strategic goal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading accurate financial practices and ensuring compliance. Contribute to a fast-growing tech-driven finance team, managing accounting responsibilities including reporting, analy...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $128K *

Join a dynamic Finance team to enhance proposal strategies and develop winning pricing models for federal contracts. Leverage your expertise to drive compliance and deliver high-quality cost proposals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Accountant, playing a key role in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. Collaborate across departments to enhance financial processes and ensure accuracy in ge...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Empower security efforts by providing expertise to enhance compliance and training initiatives for an Information Security program, while managing stakeholder coordination and incident processing to m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Empower leadership by driving HR initiatives and collaborating across service lines to enhance talent management, employee relations, and compliance while ensuring a positive team experience and effec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Champion tax excellence by managing client relations and leading engagements. Drive growth, mentor staff, and provide strategic tax solutions while fostering a collaborative culture. Join us to make a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll accounting operations by managing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency in payroll processe...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to deliver exceptional IS support and enhance operational efficiency. You'll engage with customers, resolve technical issues, and ensure the timely availability of IS services across mul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Optimize cross-functional collaboration to drive innovative solutions, ensuring alignment and efficiency in large-scale technical projects. Lead initiatives that enhance customer engagement and stream...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.