HR Services Hub Analyst III

Clariant SE; Basel; Vor Ort; MXN 1.446.000 - 1.872.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Major medical insurance

Higher vacation bonus

Higher vacation days

Higher Christmas bonus

Company Car (according internal policy

Zusammenfassung

Clariant seeks a Senior US Payroll Lead to manage all payroll cycles for a multi-state US workforce, ensuring timely payments and strict regulatory compliance.

You will drive system updates, optimize processes, and support month-end/year-end closes while maintaining thorough documentation and SOPs. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential in a fast-paced SSC environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years experience in personnel administration and Senior HR/Payroll.
• Experience processing complete cycle of US payroll (Canadian payroll could be a plus).
• Knowledge of applicable state laws governing payroll processing and payments in the US (incidents, taxes, benefits, calculations, W2, etc.)
• Working experience at SSC (Shared Service Center) environment (Tier level support, escalation, ticket handling, ...)
• Self-starter with a proactive and inquisitive nature who can anticipate and pre-empt problems.
• Advanced english skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all US employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment.
• Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings.
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance and regulations.
• Process off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, and special payments.
• Ensure accurate processing of garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA, state labor laws).
• Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Implement system updates and test new functionalities.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Maintain payroll documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Handles employee inquiries allocated in the ticketing tool queue, providing resolution within SLAs.
• Responsible for follow-ups on ticket’s pending inputs and closure. Ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries and requests.

Kenntnisse

Advanced English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / HR / Finance / Economics or related

Tools

SAP Payroll

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Lead and manage all aspects of US payroll operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing for a multi-state workforce. Oversee end-to-end payroll cycles including regular, off-cycle, and special payments while maintaining strict adherence to federal, state, and local tax regulations and wage and hour laws. Drive operational excellence through process improvements, system optimization, and automation initiatives. Ensure financial accuracy through rigorous audits, account reconciliations, and support for month-end and year-end closing processes. Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll compliance, system functionality, and best practices while maintaining comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all US employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment
• Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance and regulations
• Process off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, and special payments
• Ensure accurate processing of garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA, state labor laws)
• Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Implement system updates and test new functionalities
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation
• Maintain payroll documentation and standard operating procedures
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Handles employee inquiries allocated in the ticketing tool queue, providing resolution within SLAs.
• Responsible for follow-ups on ticket’s pending inputs and closure. Ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries and requests.

Requirements

• College Degree or bachelor’s in business administration, HR, Finance, Economics or related areas.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the field of personnel administration and Senior HR / Payroll experience.
• Experience processing complete cycle of US payroll (Canadian payroll could be a plus).
• Knowledge of applicable state laws governing payroll processing and payments in the US (incidents, taxes, benefits, calculations, W2, etc.)
• Working experience at SSC (Shared Service Center) environment (Tier level support, escalation, ticket handling, ...)
• Good knowledge of SAP (payroll), surrounding systems environment and relationship with HR Vendors (Payroll, Time Management, Benefits, Pension, ...)
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office tools in order to handle data building, template uploads and data review with significant data sizing.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to changing priorities and short deadlines.
• Experience with Migration of HR processes from countries to a Regional HR Hub
• Self-starter with a proactive and inquisitive nature who can anticipate and pre-empt problems.
• Advanced english skills.

Our Offer

• Direct hiring at a leading multinational chemical manufacturing company.
• Benefits above the legal minimum.
• Major medical insurance.
• Higher vacation bonus.
• Higher vacation days.
• Higher Christmas bonus.
• Company Car (according internal policy).

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

• Read more about our commitment for people -download our Employment Standards Brochure

We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.