Senior Payroll Analyst

Lyondell Basell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70‑year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary Mo Re Tec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high‑quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare.

LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We’re addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

The Senior Payroll Analyst is a senior payroll role within the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for administering salaried, exempt, and non‑exempt payrolls using SAP and for processing additional payments such as bonuses, stock‑option exercises, and other special payments. Knowledge of SAP payroll and the ability to multitask are key to success in this role. The analyst also audits and balances each payroll and must be knowledgeable of federal and state regulations, including wage and hour, tax, garnishment, and reporting laws.

• Processes and administers non‑exempt hourly payrolls in a multi‑state environment.
• Works with third‑party vendors to interpret payroll data.
• Partners with internal teams, external business units, and vendors to improve and sustain related system processes and procedures.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality regarding employee personal data.
• Processes large payroll files and prepares files for upload and/or input into SAP.
• Responds immediately to employee pay‑related questions or concerns.
• Assists Human Resource representatives and employees with procedural understanding and application of payroll and HR policies.

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience using SAP to maintain and process payroll.
• Experience in expatriate payroll processing in partnership with Global Mobility Teams.
• Experience working with large‑volume payrolls.
• Experience with executive compensation.
• Experience working in a multi‑state environment.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of multi‑state payroll laws and federal regulations, including payroll tax compliance.
• Executes payroll garnishment setup and ongoing processing with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Excellent interpersonal conduct and behavior.
• Strong oral & written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office products.
• Able to comprehend moderately complex assignments quickly and use initiative to accomplish goals.
• Ability to learn quickly and work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasking environment.

• CPP preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Success Factors as an HR system is a plus.
• Canada payroll processing experience.

Lyondell Basell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well‑being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market‑competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives that recognize both individual and company achievements.

We extend the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Workplace Flexibility:
  The Company’s Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request remote work up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite.
• Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs:
  • 6% LYB match on 401(k) contributions
  • 5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
• Comprehensive Well‑being Benefits:
  Programs to support physical, mental, financial, and social health.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and the US.
• Educational Assistance Program:
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