Global Payroll Specialist

7 days ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Remote · Vancouver, BC, CA... more
Energy storage is the most exciting area in energy today. Massive amounts of energy storage are required if renewable energy is to take its rightful place on the electric grid. Invinity provides an alternative to the most common type of battery, lithium-ion because the battery technology that works so well in our pockets doesn’t work as well at the grid scale; it wears out, limits use, and even catches fire. 

Manufactured as a standardized product in a factory, Invinity’s vanadium flow batteries don’t degrade, won’t catch fire, and can be operated continuously from full charge to full discharge for 25 years. Invinity has 75,000 kilowatt-hours of its modular battery systems in 82 projects across 15 countries - more than any other company in the space. We’ve deployed the largest flow battery systems in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK, and are supported by the UK Infrastructure Bank, the U.S. Department of Energy, and some of the world’s leading institutional investors. 

A compelling product and recent funding put Invinity in a position to grow dramatically as it addresses the global imperative for stationary energy storage. Join us as we help transform renewable energy into a stable and dependable contributor to the transition to net zero. 

Invinity has operations in the UK, Canada, the U.S., and Australia and trades publicly in the UK on AIM and AQSE and in the U.S. on OTCQX. For more information about us visit our webpage.

In this role, reporting to the Director of Human Resources, you will be responsible for overseeing payroll operations across international locations. You’ll ensure that payroll is processed accurately and on time, in full compliance with local tax regulations, employment laws, and company policies. Leveraging your expertise in international payroll and compliance you will have the opportunity to partner with stakeholders across various countries and time zones. If you're ready to make a global impact and bring your payroll expertise to a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!


Responsibilities

  • Oversee payroll processing across multiple countries, including the UK, Canada, and the USA, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with local tax laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
  • Maintain and process payroll data, including collection, calculation, entry, and disbursement; to ensure accurate payroll records, employee information, and cost centers.
  • Complete payroll reconciliations, prepare payroll-related forecasts and conduct budget-to-actual analysis, collaborating with finance and external payroll providers for timely disbursements (e.g., employee payments, benefits, taxes).
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service quality and reduce errors; monitor and audit transactions to ensure compliance with laws and internal policies.
  • Administer share options for eligible employees, manage records, track vesting schedules, and coordinate exercises in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Resolve technical or system-related payroll issues in collaboration with IT and service providers, audit and review data changes, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain data integrity.
  • Prepare and manage payroll reporting, producing monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports covering payroll hours, tax deductions, benefits, and other key metrics.
  • Serve as the primary contact for payroll inquiries, managing external partnerships for functions like garnishments, bonuses, and benefits while providing data and insights to support business partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in international payroll processing, ideally within a multinational organization.
  • In-depth knowledge of global payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements across multiple countries.
  • Proficiency in payroll software and international payroll platforms; advanced Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
  • Strong analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across cultures and regions.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in share options administration in a global context, including knowledge of vesting schedules, taxation, and compliance requirements considered an asset.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Global Payroll Management Certification (GPC) considered an asset.

At Invinity Energy Systems, we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and practicing wage transparency to ensure fairness and equity. The salary for this position ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 / year and will be determined by a combination of the interview process, prior work experience, and educational background.

If you are great at what you do, willing to engage with our collaborative culture, and motivated by making a difference in the world, consider joining us. Invinity Energy Systems is small enough that every team member plays a critical role in our daily business, but large enough to participate in landmark clean energy projects around the world.