OxyChem Payroll Processing Specialist

Essential Job Duties

• Service quality, customer orientation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Process biweekly payroll for 3,000+ employees across various states, including pay adjustments, special payments, and employee-initiated changes (e.g., deductions, tax updates, direct deposit options).
• Review, balance, and distribute payroll checks and reports.
• Calculate and prepare manual checks as needed.
• Garnishment/Tax Levy set ups and management.
• Provide payroll-related support to Human Resources and employees, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Deliver specialized knowledge, propose exceptions when appropriate, and ensure issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and other departments to meet strict deadlines.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

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.
• General knowledge 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.
• 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.