Payroll Specialist (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role

• Our Local Payroll Expertise team for the US, composed of 4 payroll Specialist positions (2 including Payroll Expert and Payroll Specialist role in the US, 2 in Curitiba), is integrated in the Global Payroll and Time department and focuses on delivering Local Payroll Expertise for the US.
• As a Payroll Specialist for US, you will be a vital part of our US operations, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for multiple site locations. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional who is up-to-date with current legal, regulatory, and tax rules and is dedicated to maintaining the financial integrity of our payroll operations.
• You will be accountable for:
• Process accurate payroll: Execute bi-weekly payroll runs, meticulously validating wages, deductions, and taxes to ensure timely and correct employee payments.
• Manage payroll tax and compliance: Oversee all payroll tax operations, including pre/post payroll activities, ADP Smart Compliance submissions, and year-end reconciliations for filings like Forms 940, 941, and W-2.
• Support financial and audit functions: Assist with General Ledger postings, conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, and provide necessary documentation for internal and external audits.
• Administer employee changes and records: Handle the administration for Workers Comp and employee garnishments, maintain accurate employee tax information, and manage ticket requests for research and resolution.
• Serve as a payroll liaison: Facilitate communication for bank submissions, handle tax-related mail, address employee inquiries, and generate ad hoc reports for management as needed.
• We offer a permanent contract with an onsite working mode.

About you

• Bachelor in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or a related field.
• Strong experience in US Payroll in an industrial context.

• Competencies:
• A strong understanding of payroll software and systems (experience with ADP Smart Compliance is a plus).
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Comfortable managing large amounts of data, an advanced user of Spreadsheets (e.g. Excel) and reports.
• Behaviors:
• Collaboration, open mindedness
• Team work
• Initiative

 About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the USA base pay reasonably expected for this role is $80,000/yr to $85,000/yr, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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