Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist

Pattern Energy Group LP•Houston, TX

2d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers. The Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist is responsible for processing payroll in an ACCURATE & timely manner. This hire's primary focus will be on DG Payrolls, Puerto Rico and Canada. They must possess strong knowledge of Canadian payroll processing is a must. They will be responsible for managing payroll tax returns for all Pattern Entities. This includes managing the quarter filings, downloading from HCM System (ADP WFN), reviewing and reconciling filings, analyzing and resolving variances and investigating and responding to agency notices. They will monitor and interpret changes to tax and employment regulations. At direction of Payroll manager, they will ensure Pattern is in compliance with new and existing regulatons. This hire's impact is significant in achieving important business objectives such as employee retention, employee engagement and favorable ratings on employee surveys. This is a highly visible position that provides service to the entire employee population.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Payroll, HR, Benefits, and Payroll Tax across multiple industries, including multi-state U.S. payroll processing.
Experience processing Canadian payroll and knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxes, and year-end reporting (T4s, ROEs, provincial requirements) is required.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Recent experience with ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred.
Extensive experience with payroll tax preparation, reconciliation, agency notice resolution, and tax compliance.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities with a proven track record of accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally at all levels of the organization.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis functions.

Nice To Haves

Active member of PayrollOrg (formerly the American Payroll Association) and participation in a local payroll chapter preferred.
Payroll certifications and ongoing continuing education in payroll, tax, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Processing Payroll alongside Payroll team.
Employee support – Respond to and resolve employee inquiries effectively and efficiently.
Tax Return preparation, review and reconciliation
Investigating, responding to and resolving tax agency notices and inquires
Employee support – Respond to and resolve employee inquiries
Supporting other dept sub-units as well as Accounting, Tax and Senior Management