Sr. Payroll Specialist

Employee Type: Regular

 

Who we are
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
 

Job Highlights

 

 

• This position can be located in either Pittsburgh, PA or Shelton, CT
• Process all aspects of assigned payrolls (using automated payroll system where applicable) including verification of time entries, new hires, rehires, terminations, tax information, benefit deductions, awards, leave of absence, relocation reimbursements, bonuses, fringe benefits, garnishments, child support withholding, auditing, employee master changes.    
• Process manual checks and voids in a timely manner.
• Data validation and review:  Review and validate interfaced data from SuccessFactor to UKG Pro payroll system.  Audit assigned payrolls for accuracy and determine appropriate corrective action.  Coordinate and process all incoming data from various sources (depts, field offices, automated systems)
• Reconciliation activities:  reconcile and prepare check requests and wire transfers for payroll liabilities (union dues, United Way, 401k contributions, etc.).  Reconcile gross to net payroll; analyze, prepare and reconcile journal entries for upload into computerized accounting system.
• Ensure accurate and timely year end processing (W-2 and/or T4) including reconciliation of tax issues.

Requirements

 

 

• 5-10 years experience processing payroll from start to finish, preferably in large, multi-state, union environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, intermediate in other MS Office programs
• Knowledge of federal, state and local wage and hour laws, employment law
• Knowledge of basic accounting methods and principles
• Attention to detail, organization and time management skills, deadline orientation

 

 

What we offer you

 

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $XXX to $XXX. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. 

 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

 

Join the LANXESS team!