Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Global Payroll Analyst to support and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries. This role involves handling complex payroll operations, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate brings practical experience, works independently with general guidance, and has strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll transactions including calculation of gross-to-net payments (e.g., salary, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deferred compensation, etc.)
• Ensure accurate payroll-specific data maintenance such as changes in compensation, benefits, deductions, and employment status (e.g., hires, terminations, leaves of absence).
• Reconcile payroll records, ensuring accuracy of payments, deductions, and general ledger entries.
• Verify and audit payroll data inputs and outputs for consistency and compliance.
• Monitor global payroll legislation to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers to resolve payroll-related inquiries.
• Maintain and manage employee records related to time off (vacation, sick leave, etc.).
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to support payroll processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the Union process for USA payroll weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineer, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multi-country/global environment.
• Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems and tools (e.g. Workday, SAP, etc.) ** Workday will be a plus.
• Understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholdings, and labor law requirements in at least one region (e.g. LATAM, EMEA, APAC).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large datasets
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.