Sr Payroll Analyst

About this role

Job Description:

Huntsman is seeking a Sr. Payroll Analyst with strong Brazilian payroll experience to support our payroll operations located in Taboão da Serra, Brazil. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing (Brazil Payroll)
• Prepare, audit, and process Advance Payroll and Monthly Payroll.
• Ensure accurate calculation of wages, deductions, bonuses, commissions, taxes, and other payroll-related payments.
• Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
• Execute post-payroll activities, including accounting entries, funding, and internal controls.
• Execute termination procedures, including required documentation, payment and tax calculations, and payments to terminated employees.
• Manage the vacation process, including verification of calculations, signatures, and payments.
• Process time and attendance data and support management with absence administration and reporting.
• Administer private pension processes, including enrollment of new employees, presentations, and monthly payments.
• Partner with the external legal provider to prepare documentation for labor lawsuits, organize supporting records, and attend court hearings representing the company.
• Provide required employee data to health and safety and training providers for monthly updates.
• Process monthly and annual union-related payments.
• Coordinate certificate renewals with the payroll provider.
• System Integration & Data Management
• Maintain, validate, and audit employee data in Propay, ensuring accuracy and alignment with Workday.
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate and seamless data flow across systems and integrations.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure compliance with applicable Brazilian payroll, labor, tax, federal, and state regulations.
• Prepare and submit payroll-related reports, including tax filings and ad-hoc reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate and timely documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Process Improvement
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve accuracy.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing cycles, and implementation of new payroll features.
• Employee & Stakeholder Support
• Respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries related to payroll, deductions, timekeeping, and related processes.
• Provide guidance on payroll policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain a customer-focused approach while managing sensitive or complex payroll matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must have unrestricted authorization to work for Huntsman in Brazil.
• To be considered, candidates must meet all of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Brazilian payroll regulations and tax requirements.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage deadlines and priorities.
• Demonstrated accountability, teamwork, and self-driven approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (minimum B2).
• Experience with payroll reporting and analytics.
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems and payroll integrations.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Experience processing payroll for additional countries.
• Experience working with Workday and/or Propay.
• Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong customer-focused and analytical mindset.
• Assertive communication and effective time-management skills.
• All unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies are treated as information or services provided on a voluntary (pro bono) basis and will not be compensated.
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