International Payroll Administrator

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

2d•$29 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Position Overview As an International Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations for several country payrolls, ranging from 2 to 100 employees. Based out of Invenergy’s headquarters in downtown Chicago, this position will also manage timesheets, consolidate project allocations, and maintain payroll control records.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience
Proven knowledge of standard payroll concepts, practices, and procedures.
Strong analytical and mathematic skills
Ability to adhere to monthly, quarterly, and annual department driven deadlines.
Familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft Office products is required.
High school diploma or equivalent
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Ability to partner with and manage multiple vendors
Strong coordination and organization skills with attentiveness to deadlines and accuracy
Experience with time keeping systems a plus
Experience with expatriate payroll processing a plus
Bilingual in English and Japanese or English and Spanish a plus
Experience with Japanese culture or working environments a plus
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study

Responsibilities

Process biweekly and monthly payrolls for workforce in Asia, Canada and Europe
Liaise with in-country partners on payroll calculations, employee payments and third- party payments to benefit providers
Manage time sheet collection and prepare project time allocations
Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions informing employees and managers of local employment requirements and working hour rules
Ensure that all local laws and compliance matters are followed.
Audit monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll and tax reports, filings, and government notifications
Manage shadow tax payroll processing and review local tax filings for US expats working abroad
Prepare company registration details for registration of new sites in different states/provinces
Create and run reports as requested by internal parties (Workers Compensation, Accounting, Asset Management, Plant Manager, etc.).
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as HR, Accounting, and Treasury
Demonstrate a high level of responsiveness to inquiries and requests from managers and employees
Assist with time keeping system implementations
Develop processes and procedures for the payroll function in accordance with business requirements
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned