Payroll Administrator

Lithium Americas•Reno, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders. We are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Human Resources Department. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations in both U.S. and Canada. This role will utilize Workday, the Company’s newly implemented Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for data management and payroll input, and ADP SmartCompliance for payroll payments, tax filings, wage garnishments, and regulatory compliance. The Payroll Administrator ensures payroll integrity, reconciles payroll data, and supports audits and reporting activities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector. The role is based at our Reno, NV office and reports to the Total Rewards Manager with secondary reporting relationship to the Vancouver-based Finance Department. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, required
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 2 years payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment and/or Canada.
Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, tax regulations, and best practices (FLSA, tax withholdings, garnishments, etc.)
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Programs and other reporting tools
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Knowledge of principles and practices of payroll preparation, reporting and maintenance
Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values

Nice To Haves

Experience Payroll Processing within Workday HRIS and ADP SmartCompliance is a plus
Experience managing payroll activities across multiple countries or regions, particularly U.S. and Canada, with an understanding and ability to work across different regulatory environments, cultural considerations, and market practices preferred

Responsibilities

Administer payroll for employees in both the U.S. and Canada, to include bi-weekly, semi-monthly and various off cycle payrolls.
Manage and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations related to payroll, compensation, taxes and employee benefits.
Accurately calculate and withhold income taxes, social security/national insurance contributions, and other relevant taxes, and ensure timely remittances to the appropriate agencies.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including employee information, pay rates, time sheets and tax details.
Prepare and submit year-end tax forms (T4s in Canada, W-2s in the US) and other required reports.
Process employee garnishments, child support orders and other payroll-related special requests
Address employee questions about pay and resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure smooth payroll operations, including information exchange.
Assist with internal and external payroll audits.
Address employee inquiries related to payroll, investigate and resolve errors in a timely manner
Generate and distribute payroll reports for various stakeholders.
Keep abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations and payroll software advancements in both the U.S. and Canada.
Build and maintain trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our purpose, vision, and values