LATAM Payroll Analyst

Job Description: Payroll Analyst – LATAM Region (Heredia, Costa Rica) Huntsman Corporation is a global leader in differentiated and specialty chemicals, with a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. With operations in over 30 countries and a workforce of approximately 9,000 associates, we offer dynamic career opportunities across a wide range of disciplines. Huntsman is seeking a Payroll Analyst – LATAM Region supporting the Global Business Services (GBS) Division located in San José, Costa Rica. This position will report to the America's Payroll Manager. Job Scope We are currently seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our Global Business Services (GBS) Center in San José, supporting payroll operations for Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia under a Managed Services model. This role reports to the America's Payroll Manager in Costa Rica. In summary, as the Payroll Analyst – LATAM Region, you will: Payroll Oversight & Validation: Coordinate and validate payroll inputs and outputs from external vendors, ensuring accuracy in calculations related to social security, income tax, holidays, severance, and other statutory components. Data Management & Reporting: Prepare and deliver payroll-related data and reports, ensuring timely and compliant processing across all supported countries. Employee Lifecycle Support: Manage employee lifecycle events (onboarding, transfers, terminations) in collaboration with HR and external vendors, ensuring accurate payroll impact. Audit & Compliance: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external payroll audits, liaising between auditors and vendors to ensure documentation and compliance. Regulatory Knowledge: Adhere to local labor laws and payroll regulations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Mexico, ensuring corporate policies and legal requirements. System & Process Optimization: Utilize tools such as Workday and ServiceNow to support payroll processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Qualifications You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in Costa Rica. Candidates must work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at our office located in AFZ, Heredia. Additional office days may be required as needed or during corporate visits. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Strong communication skills in English (B2 level). 2+ years of hands‑on payroll experience for Costa Rica, within a multinational or shared services environment. Experience must include: Validating statutory payroll calculations Reviewing payroll outputs, not only submitting inputs or performing administrative tasks Skills and knowledge Proficiency in Excel. Assertive and clear communication. Accountability and ownership. Self-motivation and initiative. Effective time management. Customer-centric approach. Team-oriented mindset. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with labor regulations in Mexico, Colombia, and the U.S. Experience with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems. An analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy and results. Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities. Strong organizational awareness and team collaboration skills. Experience with Workday HCM. Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated. Huntsman is aware of scams involving fraudulent job offers. We do not make job offers until after a candidate has submitted a job application and has participated in an interview. Please be advised that any job offer that requires payment or requires you to deposit a check is likely a scam. If you have questions about any open positions at Huntsman or Rubicon, please visit our Careers website at http://www.huntsman.com/corporate/a/Careers. Additional Locations: Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 55 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,000 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.