Maintenance Admin & Payroll Specialist

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking an organized administrative professional to provide support for maintenance and payroll activities in Kentucky. The role emphasizes documentation, safety, and continuous improvement within an industrial setting.

You will handle maintenance records, plan scheduling, process payroll, and prepare KPIs while coordinating with contractors and internal teams. This onsite role requires strong Excel/Outlook skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel/Outlook/SharePoint
• Strong organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy
• Experience in maintenance/industrial admin and payroll support preferred
• Experience with payroll processing and timekeeping records preferred
• Experience with CMMS such as SAP or Maximo preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain maintenance and equipment records in company programs and filing systems.
• Help plan and schedule maintenance work, including work packages, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Handle purchasing paperwork for maintenance (requisitions, service requests, bids, contractor documents, scopes of work, and other correspondence).
• Process departmental payroll by reviewing timecards, overtime, vacation, attendance, and adjustments; ensuring accurate and on-time submission.
• Prepare and distribute maintenance performance reports and KPIs.
• Support contractor onboarding, badging, invoicing, and related recordkeeping.
• Organize departmental meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action item follow-up.
• Manage departmental office supplies and inventory.
• Provide administrative support for outages, turnarounds, and major projects.
• Act as a contact point for routine communications and route inquiries to the right people.
• Help maintain compliance by tracking required documentation, training records, and audit information.
• Look for ways to improve administrative processes, workflows, and data quality.
• Perform other support duties as needed, including during outages, emergencies, and overtime.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Recordkeeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in business or related field

Tools

CMMS (SAP/Maximo)

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation is seeking an organized administrative professional to provide support for maintenance and payroll activities in Kentucky. The role emphasizes documentation, safety, and continuous improvement within an industrial setting.

You will handle maintenance records, plan scheduling, process payroll, and prepare KPIs while coordinating with contractors and internal teams. This onsite role requires strong Excel/Outlook skills and attention to detail.