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About the Role

The Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist is responsible for processing payroll accurately and timely, with a primary focus on DG Payrolls, Puerto Rico, and Canada. This role involves managing payroll tax returns for all Pattern Entities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing essential support to employees and other departments. The impact of this hire is significant in achieving business objectives such as employee retention and engagement.

Responsibilities

Processing Payroll alongside Payroll team.
Responding to and resolving employee inquiries effectively and efficiently.
Tax Return preparation, review and reconciliation.
Investigating, responding to and resolving tax agency notices and inquiries.
Supporting other department sub-units, including Accounting, Tax, and Senior Management.

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.
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.
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.

Skills

Canadian payroll processing
Payroll tax returns
ADP Workforce Now
Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis)

Location

United States

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 - $110,000 USD

Benefits

Bonus structure for full-time employees
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Family care benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Bonding leave
Paid holidays
401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses

About the Company

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 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.

Equal Opportunity

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.