Employee Lifecycle Team Lead

Job Description : Employee Lifecycle Team Lead Huntsman   is seeking an Employee Lifecycle Team Lead   supporting the  Human Resources   Division   located   in  San Jose, Costa Rica . This position will report to the   Head of HRSSC Americas. Job   Scope   The Employee Lifecycle Team Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of a team of Employee Lifecycle and Pre-Payroll Analysts within the HR Shared Services organization. This role ensures the accurate and timely execution of employee lifecycle transactions and pre-payroll activities that directly impact payroll outcomes. This position combines  team leadership (50%)  with  hands-on operational responsibilities (50%) , including ownership of time tracking for the United States and Canada and absence management across the Americas region. The role plays a critical part in ensuring employees are paid accurately by maintaining high-quality data integrity in systems such as Workday and ensuring compliance with internal policies and payroll requirements. This role directly influences payroll accuracy and employee experience, as pre-payroll data integrity is critical to ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. High-quality execution in this function supports overall compliance and operational excellence in HR Shared Services.

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Leadership & Service Delivery Supervise and support a team of Employee Lifecycle and Pre-Payroll analysts in a shared services environment. Oversee service delivery to ensure SLAs related to pre-payroll and employee lifecycle transactions are met. Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management to drive team effectiveness and engagement. Act as escalation point for complex or high-impact issues related to employee data, payroll inputs, and system discrepancies. 2. Employee Lifecycle & Pre-Payroll Oversight Ensure accurate processing of employee lifecycle events in Workday and related systems, including: New hires, terminations, and employee transfers Compensation changes and organizational updates Employee data maintenance and corrections Validate that all pre-payroll inputs are completed accurately and on time to support payroll processing cycles. Collaborate closely with Payroll, HRBP, HRIS, and Benefits teams to ensure seamless data flow and issue resolution. 3. Hands-On Operations (50%) Manage  time tracking processes for US and Canada payroll , ensuring accuracy and compliance with multi-state requirements. Oversee  absence management across the Americas region , including leaves of absence, time off balances, and related adjustments. Support resolution of employee and stakeholder inquiries related to time, attendance, and absence programs. 4. Quality Assurance & Auditing Perform regular audits on employee lifecycle and pre-payroll transactions to ensure: Data accuracy and system integrity Compliance with internal controls and payroll requirements Identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities based on audit findings. Support internal and external audits by ensuring documentation and controls are properly maintained. 5. Process Improvement & Controls Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize pre-payroll processes and enhance efficiency. Ensure proper documentation of processes, controls, and standard operating procedures. Maintain strong collaboration with payroll vendors (e.g., ADP) and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

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. All candidates are expected to work at our office in AFZ, Heredia on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Please note that there may be occasions where additional office