HR Shared Services Specialist

closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions.

INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports.

Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people.

Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023.

More information: Current Opportunity Job Title HR Shared Services Specialist Grade USA_32-SG USA INSTY 32 Location Pasadena, Texas - Polymers The Position: HR Shared Services Specialist - This position is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services, managing payroll systems and reporting, assisting with benefits administration, and supporting audits and compliance across multiple locations.

Based in Aurora, Illinois, this role supports the U.S.

payroll processing, system management (Dayforce and SAP SuccessFactors), and employee support, with potential to support our Mexico payroll.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for service excellence-ideally within a manufacturing environment.

What you will do: * Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including validating timesheets and preparing payroll imports.

* Manage Dayforce Time & Attendance and Scheduling modules; ensure accurate data entry and resolve issues.

* Reconcile payroll data and support accurate tax filings, garnishments, and benefits deductions.

* Analyze discrepancies and resolve payroll issues proactively, identifying root causes and trends.

* Assisting new hires and exiting employees with benefit plan enrollments, live event changes, along with answering related employee questions.

* Supporting Benefits Administration with compliance of applicable laws and regulations and related reports.

* Lead payroll audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

* Generate and analyze payroll reports, including labor cost, budget variances, and forecasting support.

* Act as a subject matter expert for Mexico payroll, ensuring compliance with regional tax and labor laws.

* Collaborate with HR, Finance, and IT teams to enhance payroll systems (Dayforce and SAP SuccessFactors) and drive process improvements.

* Support employees across the region with payroll-related inquiries, providing bilingual assistance where applicable (Spanish preferred). * Foster effective communication with leadership and plant teams to ensure alignment and responsiveness.

* Contribute to a culture of flexibility, teamwork, and accountability-especially during high-demand cycles.

What you will bring: Level of education & knowledge: * Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field required; Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

* 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally within a shared services or centralized payroll environment.

* Knowledge of US payroll process, tax regulations, labor laws, and garnishment procedures.

* Knowledge of Mexican payroll a plus, but not required.

* Familiarity with Dayforce and SAP SuccessFactors is required.

* Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Experience in general: * Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

* Demonstrated experience analyzing payroll data, reconciling discrepancies, and performing audits.

* Experience with benefits coordination, payroll imports, and employee support.

* Proven ability to build and run reports from payroll systems (especially Dayforce). * Comfortable working in dynamic environments with occasional long hours or shifting priorities.

Technical skills: * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas). * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data clearly.

* Working knowledge of payroll tax reporting, garnishment processing, and withholdings.

* Ability to audit payroll data for accuracy and compliance.

* Familiarity with payroll system interfaces and troubleshooting.

Competencies, Behavioral skills: * Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

* Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

* Demonstrates accountability, business insight, and sound judgment.

* Flexible, responsive, and adaptable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

* Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, solution-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits: INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

* Life and disability insurance.

* A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.

* Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.

The annual base salary for this position typically ranges between $78,524 and $98,156.

Additionally, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus as part of their total compensation package.

This salary range is an estimate based on factors such as candidate qualifications, operational needs, and business performance metrics.

Actual compensation may vary above or below the stated range, as permitted by applicable laws.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role.

Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

The Location: This opportunity is located in Aurora, Illinois.

We Have Great Chemistry We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it.

Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer.

Everyone has a seat at our company table.

Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values.

We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent.

We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity.

We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

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