About the role
Location:
Req ID: 91000
Facility: Williams Tower -130
Department: Payroll Operations
Division: P&C, Legal and Corporate Affairs
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Come Join an Inclusive Team
The Senior Payroll Analyst role is a senior payroll role within the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for administering salaried, exempt, and non-exempt payrolls using SAP. Responsibilities include processing additional payments such as bonuses, stock option exercises, and other special payments using SAP Payroll. Knowledge of SAP payroll and the ability to multitask are key to success in this role. Further responsibilities include auditing and balancing each payroll. The Senior Payroll Analyst must be knowledgeable of federal and state regulations, including wage and hour, tax, garnishment, and reporting laws.
This is a hybrid position based in Houston, TX. 3 days in office and 2 days working remotely.
A Day in the Life
- Processes and administers non-exempt hourly payrolls in a multi-state environment.
- Experience working with third-party vendors to interpret payroll data.
- Partners with internal teams, external business units, and vendors to improve and sustain related system processes and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining a high degree of confidentiality relative to employee personal data.
- Responsible for processing large payroll files and preparing files for upload and/or input into SAP.
- Respond immediately to any questions or concerns from employees regarding pay-related issues.
- Assists Human Resource representatives and employees as appropriate in the procedural understanding and application of payroll and related Human Resource policies.
You Bring This Value
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in Business or Information Systems or related field.
- Typically, 5 + years of relevant experience using SAP to maintain and process payroll.
- Experience in expatriate payroll processing in partnership with Global Mobility Teams.
- Experience working with large volume payrolls.
- Experience working with executive compensation.
- Experience working in a multi-state environment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll laws and federal regulations, including payroll tax compliance.
- Executes payroll garnishment setup and ongoing processing with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
- Excellent interpersonal conduct and behavior.
- Strong oral & written communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office products.
- Able to comprehend moderately complex assignments quickly and use initiative to accomplish goals.
- Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- CPP preferred, but not required.
- Experience with Success Factors as an HR system is a plus.
- Canada Payroll Processing experience.
What We Offer
️ Safety First: We’re a safety-driven organization where your well-being is our top priority.
Grow With Us: We’re passionate about your personal and professional development-your growth is our success!
Innovate Together: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward-thinking solutions that make a real impact.
Great compensation package:
Competitive salary, merit increases + STI %
Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
Retirement (Pension) Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vacation and Holidays
Educational Assistance
Competencies
- Build Partnerships
- Deliver Results
- Drive Innovation
- Grow Capabilities
- Promote Inclusion
- Motivational Fit
- Technical Skills
Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.
LYB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation related to LYB’s recruiting process, please email us at Careers@lyb.com.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
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