Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist

Pattern Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

short and long-term disability

life insurance

voluntary benefits

family care benefits

employee assistance program

paid time off and bonding leave

paid holidays

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan

employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy in Houston, Texas, seeks a Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist to process payroll accurately and on time, with primary focus on DG Payrolls, Puerto Rico and Canada. Strong knowledge of Canadian payroll processing is required, and you will manage payroll tax returns, quarter filings, and agency notices across Pattern entities.

You will monitor regulatory changes, ensure compliance, support employee inquiries, and collaborate with Accounting, Tax and Senior Management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll, HR, benefits, and payroll tax experience across multiple industries, including multi-state U.S. payroll.
• Experience processing Canadian payroll and knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxes, and year-end reporting (T4s, ROEs, provincial requirements).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active PayrollOrg member preferred and ongoing payroll certifications encouraged.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now strongly preferred and payroll tax reconciliation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll in collaboration with the Payroll team for multiple entities.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile payroll tax returns and notices.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide timely support.
• Investigate and resolve tax agency notices and regulatory changes.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Tax and Senior Management on payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

Canadian payroll

ADP Workforce Now

Advanced Excel

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Company Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• 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.
• 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.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.

We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• voluntary benefits
• family care benefits
• employee assistance program
• paid time off and bonding leave
• paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• employee referral bonuses

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.