Senior Payroll & Tax Specialist (Canada/US/PR)

Pattern Energy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Family care benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)/RRSP retirement plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist to manage payroll processing with emphasis on DG Payrolls, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The role requires strong Canadian payroll knowledge and the ability to manage quarterly tax filings and agency notices.

You will ensure compliance with evolving regulations while supporting employee retention and engagement. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in payroll/tax, experience with ADP Workforce Now, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Payroll, HR, Benefits, and Payroll Tax across multiple industries.
• Experience processing Canadian payroll and knowledge of Canadian payroll legislation, taxes, and year-end reporting (T4s, ROEs, provincial requirements).
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent.
• Active member of PayrollOrg (formerly APA) 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.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis functions.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll alongside the payroll team.
• Provide employee support and resolve inquiries.
• Prepare, review, and reconcile tax returns.
• Investigate, respond to, and resolve tax agency notices and inquiries.
• Support other departments including Accounting, Tax, and Senior Management.

Skills

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multistate payroll

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR/Accounting/Finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pattern Energy is seeking a Senior Payroll and Tax Specialist to manage payroll processing with emphasis on DG Payrolls, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The role requires strong Canadian payroll knowledge and the ability to manage quarterly tax filings and agency notices.

You will ensure compliance with evolving regulations while supporting employee retention and engagement. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in payroll/tax, experience with ADP Workforce Now, and advanced Excel skills.