OxyChem Payroll Processing Specialist at OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation — Houston, TX

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Payroll Processing Specialist who will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations for over 3,000 employees across multiple states. This position will be a part of our Payroll Operations group based in Houston, TX and is responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing, compliance, and employee support.

Essential Job Duties:

• Responsible for service quality, customer orientation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement of processes related to payroll operations.
• 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.

Fraud Statement:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.