Payroll Compliance Specialist - OxyChem

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Payroll Compliance Specialist who will play a critical role ensuring that all payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal company policies. This position will be a part of our Payroll Operations group based in Houston, TX and will serve as a subject matter expert on payroll compliance, providing guidance to HR and the payroll team while staying current on legislative changes.

Essential Job Duties:

• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local labor laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
• Ensure payroll processes adhere to wage and hour laws, overtime rules, and tax requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll records to verify compliance and accuracy.
• Maintain thorough documentation for internal and external audits, as well as regulatory reporting.
• Advise HR and payroll teams on compliance risks, policy updates, and best practices.
• Stay informed on legislative changes impacting payroll and implement necessary process adjustments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve compliance issues and improve payroll processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred; or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of corporate payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll compliance standards.
• Excellent analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to payroll process.
• General understanding of payroll principles, including overtime and tax withholding calculations.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Strong problem-solving and mathematical abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Commitment to high ethical standards and customer service excellence.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to meeting strict daily deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday payroll system.
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance.