Payroll Specialist

As Payroll Specialist you will own our end-to-end payroll cycle for corporate, field, and offshore rotation staff across Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania. You will administer field per-diem and rotation day rates, reconcile benefits and 401(k) deductions, and ensure multi-state payroll tax compliance. This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States, with virtual coordination alongside the Houston finance team during each close week.

Core Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly multi-state payroll for salaried, hourly, and rotational field employees.
• Administer field per-diem, offshore rotation day rates, and overtime in line with FLSA rules.
• Reconcile payroll deductions for health benefits, 401(k) contributions, and garnishments each cycle.
• Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax deposits and quarterly returns (Form 941, state UI).
• Resolve employee payroll inquiries and issue corrections, off-cycle payments, and year-end W-2s.

Requirements

• 3+ years of full-cycle payroll experience, ideally spanning multiple states.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax, FLSA, and garnishment administration.
• Proficiency with a major payroll platform (e.g., ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, or UKG).
• Strong spreadsheet skills and meticulous attention to reconciliation detail.
• FPC or CPP certification (APA) is a strong plus.

About Lantils Petroleum

Lantils Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: LNTS) is an independent US energy company operating 1,400+ wells across the Permian Basin, Gulf of Mexico deepwater, and Appalachia, alongside an EPA Class VI permanent carbon sequestration program. Headquartered at 1200 Smith Street, Houston, Texas.