Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in Delaware

Senior Payroll Specialist jobs in Delaware are open across Wilmington, Newark, and Dover and other Delaware metros, with employers like JPMorganChase, KBR, and CVS Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles167+
Top employerJPMorganChase
Top cityWilmington, DE
Cities hiring12
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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LTIMindtree
Senior Specialist - Software Engineering
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LTIMindtree
New 5h ago
Senior Specialist - Software Engineering
LTIMindtree
Newark, Delaware
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$93k - $142k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Ensemble Health Partners
Senior Specialist, Patient Access
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Ensemble Health Partners
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Senior Specialist, Patient Access
Ensemble Health Partners
Lewes, Delaware
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$18 - $19/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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QPS Holdings, LLC
Senior Specialist, Lab Steward
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QPS Holdings, LLC
Added 2mo ago
Senior Specialist, Lab Steward
QPS Holdings, LLC
Newark, Delaware
Laboratory Research
Quality Control
Healthcare Administration
$42k - $46k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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City National Bank
Investment Operations Securities Specialist Senior
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City National Bank
Added 1w ago
Investment Operations Securities Specialist Senior
City National Bank
Newark, Delaware
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Customer Service & Support
Investment Operations
$25 - $41/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Continental Finance Company, LLC
Senior Infrastructure Support Specialist II
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Continental Finance Company, LLC
Added 1mo ago
Senior Infrastructure Support Specialist II
Continental Finance Company, LLC
Wilmington, Delaware
IT Support & Systems Administration
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
IT Support
Cloud Engineering
Hybrid
High School

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Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs by City in Delaware

Where Delaware roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Wilmington
80 jobs
Newark
40 jobs
Dover
20 jobs
New Castle
15 jobs
Georgetown
2 jobs
Rehoboth Beach
2 jobs
Cuxhaven
1 jobs
Hamburg
1 jobs
Lewes
1 jobs

Senior Payroll Specialist Job Market in Delaware

A snapshot from current Delaware openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase19
  • KBR
    KBR14
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health9
  • Citi
    Citi9
  • CSC
    CSC6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software23
  • Healthcare & Medical Services19
  • Banking & Financial Services18
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15
  • Consulting & Professional Services10

What Delaware Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior payroll specialist jobs across Delaware.

  • 3-5 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience in a mid-to-large organization
  • Proficiency in at least one major HRIS or payroll platform such as Workday, ADP, or Ceridian
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and filing requirements
  • Experience processing multi-state payroll and managing tax withholding across jurisdictions
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred or required
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reconciliation-focused formulas

Senior Payroll Specialist Jobs in Delaware: Frequently Asked Questions

How many senior payroll specialist jobs are there in Delaware?

There are 167+ senior payroll specialist openings in Delaware on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Wilmington, Newark, and Dover. New positions post regularly as employers across Delaware hire.

How much do senior payroll specialists make in Delaware?

Senior payroll specialists in Delaware earn a median of about $56,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,680 for the lowest 10% to over $86,620 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Delaware cities have the most senior payroll specialist jobs?

Wilmington, Newark, and Dover have the most senior payroll specialist openings in Delaware right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire senior payroll specialists in Delaware?

Employers hiring senior payroll specialists in Delaware include JPMorganChase, KBR, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote senior payroll specialist jobs in Delaware?

Yes. About 25% of senior payroll specialist openings tied to Delaware are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Delaware metros.

How do I apply for senior payroll specialist jobs in Delaware?

You can apply to senior payroll specialist jobs in Delaware directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Delaware location, then apply to each one that fits.

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