HR Analyst, Payroll

Huntsman Corporation is now looking for a dynamic individual as a HR Analyst, Payroll.

This position will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

As a HR Analyst, Payroll you will:

Champion payroll accuracy by ensuring high-quality data and compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

Collaborate with key stakeholders and trusted payroll vendors to deliver timely, precise, and compliant payroll services.

Analyze and synthesize payroll inputs from multiple sources to ensure smooth and accurate payroll processing.

Guarantee timely and accurate salary payments, giving employees peace of mind every pay cycle.

Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up to date with evolving labor laws and statutory requirements across the region.

Ensure compliance with government reporting, submitting all mandatory surveys and documentation on time.

Be the go-to expert for employees and stakeholders, providing clear and helpful guidance on payroll-related matters.

Drive innovation by leading process improvements, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance the employee experience and streamline operations.

Deliver exceptional service by providing professional, accurate, and timely support that builds trust and confidence among GBS HR service users.

Communicate proactively with stakeholders, offering regular updates and clear, effective responses to inquiries and service tickets.

Resolve issues collaboratively, ensuring timely and effective solutions that enhance the employee experience.

Maintain data accuracy by ensuring all HR information in core systems is up to date and aligned with supported service line processes.

Manage your workload efficiently, balancing multiple priorities, tracking ticket volumes, and meeting deadlines with a high level of organization.

Support data-driven decisions by preparing and delivering timely reports, metrics, and analytics to HR and business leaders.

Own your area of expertise, such as payroll or training, while providing backup support to colleagues during peak periods or absences.

Ensure audit readiness by preparing and maintaining accurate payroll documentation and supporting internal and external audit processes.

Maintain full compliance with SOX and regulatory requirements, ensuring the integrity of payroll service delivery.

Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline HR processes through LEAN methodologies and collaborating with the Global Process Owner and GBS Automation & CI Team.

What skills and experiences are we looking for?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 3 years' payroll experience—preferably covering multiple countries within the APAC region in a GBS or Shared Services environment

Familiarity working with HRSSC systems, especially Workday and Service Now case management tools.

Proven track record of executing operations with attention to detail and a customer service mindset that results in demonstrable customer satisfaction in services

Good Communication skills both written and oral with ability to build relationships with remote customers

Strong ability to perform under pressure, multitask and prioritize workload and achieve objectives in a timely manner is required.

Demonstrated self-motivation, analytical, problem-solving skills and own initiative and a willingness to work with others to improve HR services

Fluency in English and Mandarin is required

Experiencing managing Taiwan and Hong Kong Payroll would be an advantage.

What can we offer?

Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. We are a global specialty chemical company with locations in 25 countries around the world, employing over 6,000 associates. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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