Job Description
Avetta is building the largest global community of hiring clients and suppliers that are Ready to Work. Its unified platform streamlines compliance, prequalification, safety and performance benchmarking in a single, integrated experience. Trusted by 360,000 businesses across more than 120 countries, Avetta blends AI-driven insights and human expertise to close risk gaps and strengthen supplier reliability so projects start on time, risks are managed proactively and operations scale with certainty.
SUMMARY
The Payroll Specialist will process all international and US payroll (including but not limited to: Australia, UK, Canada, New Zealand, and India) as well as help with compliance. The ideal candidate must possess Microsoft Office experience, excellent organizational skills as well as the ability to think analytically. The candidate will also have excellent attention to detail and an eye for accuracy in all facets of their performance. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work within a team, take ownership, and prioritize responsibilities.
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home. The position is based at Avetta’s headquarters, located at 3300 N. Triumph Blvd., Suite 800, Lehi, UT 84043.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare reports and analyses related to payroll expenditures and trends.
- Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in closing out payroll by resolving timecard exceptions and time off approvals.
- Review new hire/terminated/leave/promotion updates in HRIS or other payroll systems to ensure accuracy.
- Process semi-monthly payroll for US & Canada.
- Process monthly payroll for India, New Zealand, and UK.
- Process biweekly/fortnightly payroll for Australia.
- Set up new states in payroll system when added for taxation.
- Review and reconcile benefit bills against payroll deductions and report on any anomalies.
- Reconcile and fund 401K/HSA/FSA tax and pension payments.
- Validate compliance in PTO and tax reporting for all regions.
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of payroll software and systems.
- Address payroll inquiries from employees and resolve any discrepancies.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting Preferred).
- Preferred 1 year of payroll experience.
- Detail oriented and organized.
- Proficient in Windows, File Explorer, and Microsoft Office.
- Proficient Excel skills (advanced filtering, xlookup, pivot tables).
- Proven experience working in a team under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Trustworthiness and high level of confidentiality.
- Preferred experience in US Payroll processing in ADP, Rippling or similar.
- Preferred International payroll experience.
At Avetta, we are committed to paying competitively and providing pay transparency to ensure equitable hiring practices and promote trust. The salary range included in this job posting is based on internal and market data and the role’s scope and responsibilities. The final compensation offered to a candidate will be determined by several factors, including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year, with a 5% potential bonus. The anticipated target hiring salary for fully qualified candidate is $60,000.00 - $70,000.00, based on the job requirements and level. The final compensation offered will be determined based on the skills, experience and qualifications of the candidate selected in consideration of market pay rates and fairness with internal pay equity.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off (PTO).
Avetta is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
To apply for the Payroll Specialist position, please submit your online application by December 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
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