Senior Payroll & Compliance Lead (Remote)

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Shelton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement plans

Job summary

LANXESS in Shelton, CT is seeking an experienced payroll professional to own end-to-end payroll accounting, retirement plan payouts, and tax reporting for US/Canada operations.

You will reconcile payroll, coordinate year-end processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support internal controls. Strong multi-state knowledge and certifications are preferred; remote-friendly and global benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of advanced payroll experience in multi-state environments.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Business, Finance, or HR; CPP/FPC/PCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary owner for payroll accounting and reconciliation activities across US/Canada.
• Process Vanguard/401k and retirement plan payroll activities with accuracy and audit readiness.
• Support payroll tax and statutory compliance, including W-2, 1099, 941, 940 and related reporting.
• Assist year-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting and audit activities; ensure deadlines are met.
• Provide backup payroll processing and maintain system controls, data interfaces, and documentation.

Job description

LANXESS in Shelton, CT is seeking an experienced payroll professional to own end-to-end payroll accounting, retirement plan payouts, and tax reporting for US/Canada operations.

You will reconcile payroll, coordinate year-end processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and support internal controls. Strong multi-state knowledge and certifications are preferred; remote-friendly and global benefits are offered.