Payroll Specialist (Houston, TX or Duluth, MN)

Work options:

Hybrid

- 1-Year Contract

- Pay Rate: TX ($34 - $36)/hour, MN ($35-$37)/hour on W2

- Hybrid: Houston, TX 77079 or Duluth, Minnesota 55802

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees.

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.

Enbridge is hiring a Payroll Specialist right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated US Payroll Specialist to manage payroll projects and events requiring comprehensive US payroll knowledge and expertise. In this role, you will provide timely and clear responses to payroll inquiries related to processes and events governed by collective bargaining agreements (CBA), legislation, individual employment contracts, and corporate procedures.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the Payroll and Time Subject Matter Expert (SME) on projects and initiatives, including acquisitions, reorganizations, Finance Unify, and Workday bi-annual releases. This includes payroll configuration testing.

- Investigate and analyze complex US payroll matters, offering recommendations for resolution, and provide ongoing knowledge transfer and mentorship to Payroll Team members.

- Analyze and interpret tax laws and regulations, applying them to USA Payroll.

- Conduct in-depth reviews of transactions related to acquisitions, mergers, and reorganizations, assessing their impact on payroll technology setup.

- Support US Payroll Tax Analysts, Payroll Analysts, and US Payroll Account Analysts. Manage accounts for all tax agencies (State and Federal, WCB, SUI) and act as the ADP Client representative for taxes, garnishments, and service fees.

- Set up all Tax/State, WCB accounts as required with agencies and ADP.

- Review, process, and enter complex event and functional processing (e.g., employee death, cross-border, expats, hypothetical shadow payroll tax, bonuses, Solium administration, relocation payments).

- Contribute to ensuring the highest efficiency, confidentiality, and privacy in US Payroll Management.

Qualifications

- University Business degree or a technical diploma in a related field.

- 6+ years of progressive payroll experience in a fast-paced, dynamic service environment involving complex union/non-union settings and multi-state organizational entities.

- Possess a US CPP or FPC designation and have a solid understanding of Workday US payroll. Experience with a third-party payroll provider, preferably ADP, is essential.

- Expertise in sophisticated compliance and HR requirements, including international assignments (expatriates and inpatriates), tax equalization, relocation, stock options, and taxable benefits.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of constituencies.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.

Applying with Raise

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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