Payroll and Compensation Analyst

Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.

Our Purpose, Vision and Values

Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Vision is to be North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.

Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.

Role

We are seeking a Payroll & Compensation Analyst to join our Human Resources Department. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations in both U.S. and Canada. This role will utilize Workday, the Company’s newly implemented Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for data management and payroll input, and ADP SmartCompliance for payroll tax filing, wage garnishment, and regulatory compliance. The Payroll & Compensation Analyst ensures payroll integrity, reconciles payroll data, and supports audits and reporting activities. In addition, the Payroll & Compensation Analyst will support the design, implementation, and administration of our compensation programs, ensuring our salary structures and compensation practices are competitive, cost-effective, compliant with regulations and are aligned with the Company’s strategic goals to effectively attract, retain and engage top talent. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.

The role is based at our Reno, NV office and reports to the Total Rewards Manager with secondary reporting relationship to the Vancouver-based Finance Department. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

- Administer payroll processing for employees in both the U.S. and Canada, to include bi-weekly, semi-monthly and off cycle payrolls.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws and regulations related to payroll, compensation, taxes and employee benefits.

- Accurately calculate and withhold income taxes, social security/national insurance contributions, and other relevant taxes, and ensure timely remittances to the appropriate agencies.

- Manage employee deductions for benefits, retirement plans and other programs

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records, including employee information, pay rates, time sheets and tax details.

- Prepare and submit year-end tax forms (T4s in Canada, W-2s in the US) and other required reports.

- Process employee garnishments, child support orders and other payroll-related special requests

- Address employee questions about pay and resolve discrepancies.

- Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure smooth payroll operations, including information exchange.

- Assist with internal and external payroll audits.

- Address employee inquiries related to payroll, investigate and resolve errors in a timely manner

- Generate and distribute payroll reports for various stakeholders.

- Keep abreast of evolving tax laws, regulations and payroll software advancements in both countries.

- Maintain and update compensation structures in accordance with internal policies and compliance standards

- Assist in the administration of annual compensation cycles, including merit increases, bonuses, and salary adjustments

- Support compensation-related projects, such as pay equity studies, incentive plan design, and compensation strategy development

- Assist with share-based compensation in equity management tool with oversight of day-to-day operations including equity transaction processing, file feed management, and responding to employee inquiries

- Prepare and maintain documentation of equity-related processes for external audits and compliance with internal controls

- Participate in compensation surveys and benchmark positions to market data; use spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends

- Build and maintain trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our purpose, vision, and values

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma/GED, required

- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

- Minimum of 2 years payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-state environment.

- 2+ years experience in compensation, Human Resources, or a combination of 6 years of education and related experience.

- Experience with Workday HRIS and ADP SmartCompliance is a plus

- Solid understanding of payroll regulations and best practices (FLSA, tax withholding, garnishments, etc.)

- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

- Experience managing payroll activities across multiple countries or regions, particularly U.S. and Canada, with an understanding and ability to work across different regulatory environments, cultural considerations, and market practices, preferred

- Familiarity with compensation surveys and tools

- Knowledge of principles and practices of payroll preparation, reporting and maintenance

- Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values

Working at Lithium Americas

At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development.

We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.