**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organization.**
**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day.**
**Come be a part of this journey!**
**BAT COSTA RICA IS LOOKING FOR A PAYROLL ANALYST**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non management
**FUNCTION**:GBS - Human Resources
**LOCATION**:Heredia, Costa Rica
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
Provide specialist technical expertise through the processing of payroll data for nominated area in accordance with BAT policies and guidelines (may include multi-country local payrolls and international assignee payrolls).
**Reports to**: Payroll Team Lead
**Reporting Level**: Experienced - Non-Management Level
**Geographic Scope**: Central America, Mexico & the Caribbean
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Ensures compliance with legal, fiscal and regulatory changes and that payroll data has the correct signatories and authorities to be processed.
- Performs calculations, analysis or investigations to ensure the smooth operation of the payroll function and responds within Service Level Agreement (SLA) including the analysis of payroll control reports to identify and resolve discrepancies and utilize findings to identify process improvements and migrate risks.
- Executes the payroll cycle ensuring all processes and controls are completed on time and resource is planned accordingly, including annual processes.
- Processing of payroll run and all other processes within the cycle, rectifying errors as they occur and escalating if appropriate.
- Works with Finance to resolve issues identified within agreed deadlines to enable Finance to complete reconciliations by the end of period.
- Identifies opportunities to improve specialist services and processes and escalates appropriately.
**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE**
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related fields.
- At least 2 years of Payroll and HR Shared Services experience.
- Excellent written and spoken English (Intermediate).
- Microsoft Office - Excel (Intermediate).
- Knowledge of countries labour legislations (preferable).
- Must have proven ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Team player, proactive, open to feedback.
- Experience in data warehousing and reporting technologies, e.g. Exactus, SAP HR Enable, etc.
**BENEFICIAL**
- SuccessFactors Knowledge
- Service Now Knowledge
**WE ARE BAT**
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and certified by the Global Equality Standard
- BAT in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for 20th consecutive year - and only tobacco company in World Index
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. **Come bring your difference!