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Payroll Specialist
What 42 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 53 active Payroll Specialist postings, Attention to Detail is the most-requested skill — in 70% of listings, ahead of Accounting and Tax. 42 companies are hiring right now, led by Oyster. 28% of Payroll Specialist roles now call for AI skills, and 17% are remote.
53active postings
28%ask for AI skills
17%remote
42companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Attention to Detail | 70% | |
| Accounting | 62% | |
| Tax | 57% | |
| Communication | 55% | |
| Human Resource Management | 53% | |
| Compliance | 53% | |
| Organization | 38% | |
| Problem Solving | 36% | |
| Collaboration | 34% | |
| Finance | 34% | |
| HRIS | 32% | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 28% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| Oyster | 7 |
| Remote People | 2 |
| Datadog | 2 |
| Appian Corporation | 2 |
| Diligent Corporation | 2 |
| Tyree and D'Angelo Partners | 2 |