US Payroll Analyst at Huntsman Corporation

Heredia, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

U.S. Multi-State Payroll Experience, ADP Workforce Now, ADP Vantage, Payroll Processing, Data Management, Compliance, Reporting, Process Improvement, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Excel Proficiency, Payroll Regulations, Confidentiality, Employee Support, Stakeholder Support

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: Huntsman is seeking an US Payroll Analyst with mandatory U.S. multi-state payroll experience to support our HR Shared Services Organization located in Heredia, Costa Rica. This role reports directly to the Regional Payroll Manager and plays a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations for the United States. Key Responsibilities Payroll Processing (U.S. Multi-State – Required) Prepare, audit, and process bi-weekly, monthly, and semi-monthly U.S. payroll using ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP Vantage. Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and commissions for U.S. employees. Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports. Execute post-payroll activities including accounting entries, funding, and internal controls. System Integration & Data Management Maintain, validate, and audit employee data within ADP systems. Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate and seamless data flow across systems and integrations. Compliance & Reporting Ensure strict compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. Prepare and submit payroll-related reports including tax filings, W-2s, and ad-hoc reporting. Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely documentation. Process Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to streamline payroll processes and enhance data accuracy. Participate in system upgrades, testing cycles, and the rollout of new payroll features. Employee & Stakeholder Support Respond to payroll inquiries related to earnings, deductions, timekeeping, and tax withholdings. Provide guidance to employees and leaders on payroll policies, processes, and best practices. Minimum Qualifications To be considered, candidates must meet all of the following: Unrestricted right to work in Costa Rica. Ability to work onsite at our Heredia office every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday (additional days as required). Minimum 3 years of hands-on U.S. multi-state payroll processing experience (mandatory). Resume must be submitted in English. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now or ADP Vantage (required). Intermediate Excel skills. Strong knowledge and practical application of U.S. payroll regulations, wage & hour laws, and tax requirements. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills in English (minimum B2). Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Preferred Qualifications Valid passport and visa.CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certification. Experience with payroll analytics and reporting. Familiarity with timekeeping systems and related integrations. 1+ year of Workday experience. Advanced Excel proficiency. Experience processing payroll for Canada and/or LATAM (Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia). ServiceNow experience. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-change environment. Additional Locations: Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2024 revenues more than $6 billion. 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 60 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 35 countries and employ approximately 6,500 associates within our three distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.

Responsibilities

The US Payroll Analyst will prepare, audit, and process U.S. payroll while ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations. They will also support internal and external audits and identify opportunities for process improvement.