Payroll Specialist

About LSB

LSB is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.

Position Overview

LSB Industries is seeking a high-performing Payroll Specialist take full ownership of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless employee experience. This position reports under Treasury (Finance/Accounting side).

The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll expertise, reporting and analytical skills, and a professional, solutions-oriented approach to rebuild confidence in payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Compliance

• Process biweekly payroll for ~560 employees accurately and on time with minimal oversight.
• Review personnel action forms (PAFs), verify timesheets, overtime, and special pay adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll registers and correct discrepancies before submission.
• Complete funding requests and upload HRIS interface files to accounting software (currently Paycom → JDE).
• Maintain compliance with SOX standards, federal/state payroll regulations, and company policies.
• Tax notice research and resolution support

Employee Support & Reporting

• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries, ensuring professional and timely resolution.
• Prepare biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership.
• Process and track garnishments, levies, child support orders, and remit union dues.
• Support quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, year-end activities (W-2 distribution, fringe reporting), and audit requests.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate payroll processes.
• Maintain and update payroll SOPs for consistency and audit readiness.
• Serve as a backup to Treasury/HR team members when needed, particularly benefits invoice processing.
• Assist with upcoming payroll system selection (2026) and support implementation in 2027.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Payroll Accuracy: 0 off-cycle payrolls due to processing errors.
• Timeliness: No late payrolls or HRIS provider penalties.
• Audit Readiness: Clean audits with no identified payroll deficiencies.

Employee Experience: Positive feedback and timely resolution of payroll inquiries.

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on payroll experience (multi-state preferred).
• Proficiency in Paycom or other HRIS systems (must be adaptable to future system change).
• Mid-level Excel skills — ability to pull, analyze, and report on employee data.
• Strong reporting, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Preferred

• Payroll tax experience.
• Multi-state payroll experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.

Work Environment

• Hybrid Schedule
• Collaborative culture with high expectations for professionalism, accuracy, and communication.

LSB Chemical L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.