Payroll Intern

Job Description

Job Details

Are you a disciplined, process-oriented “numbers person” who takes pride in 100% accuracy? Do you want a career where your work directly impacts every single employee in the company?

As a Payroll Intern at arrivia, you are a Payroll Specialist in training. We aren’t looking for a generalist; we are looking for a Junior, Senior, or recent Graduate who wants to master the technical side of pay cycles, tax compliance, and payroll system architecture. This is a high-stakes, high-reward role for someone who loves precision.

Our goal for this internship is a successful conversion into a permanent, full-time Payroll Specialist role.

What You’ll Do

• Payroll Execution: Support the end-to-end bi-weekly payroll cycle for our global workforce, ensuring every hour is tracked and every check is accurate.
• Time & Attendance: Manage the timekeeping process, working with managers to resolve discrepancies and ensuring “pixel-perfect” data before the “send” button is pushed.
• Tax & Compliance: Assist with the administrative side of payroll taxes, garnishments, and multi-state compliance to ensure we meet all legal requirements.
• Payroll System Integrity: Gain hands-on experience in enterprise-level Payroll and HRIS platforms, maintaining clean data and eliminating “manual drag” in our records.
• Process Efficiency: Use your Excel skills to audit payroll registers and automate simple calculations to make our cycles faster and more reliable.

Why arrivia?

• Path to Conversion: This role is a dedicated pipeline into a permanent Payroll Specialist position.
• Technical Mastery: Gain specialized expertise in payroll tax, labor laws, and global pay cycles—skills that make you an essential asset to any Finance or HR team.
• Direct Mentorship: Learn the “how and why” of payroll from veteran leaders who are invested in your career.
• Vibrant Scottsdale HQ: Build your professional network on-site at our North Scottsdale headquarters.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a global team that values transparency, initiative, and “keeping it real.”

Requirements

• Academic Background: Current Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or Business.
• Previous Experience: Prior experience in an office setting, a part-time job, or a previous internship where you handled sensitive data or financial records is strongly preferred.
• The “Zero-Error” Mindset: You are naturally organized and thrive in a role where double-checking your work is a point of pride.
• Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must (you should be comfortable with formulas, sorting, and data organization).
• Communication: You are professional and clear when answering payroll questions for our team members.
• Bonus Points: Exposure to benefits administration or basic HR principles is a plus, but your primary passion should be Payroll.

About Us

arrivia is a global leader in travel loyalty and branding, with a team spanning the US, Mexico, Portugal, and the UK. We stay curious, keep it real, and win together. If you are a proactive self-starter who lives for operational excellence, we want to meet you.

Ready to launch your career in Payroll? Apply today.