HR and Payroll Software in Costa Rica
Time and attendance, core HR, local payroll, recruiting, assessments and people analytics for companies operating in Costa Rica, built around CCSS, INS and the Ministry of Finance, with support in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- No servers or installs
- Monthly or annual billing
- Spanish, English and Portuguese
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Local payroll availableCurrency: CRCAlobri HCM is cloud-based HR and payroll software in Costa Rica. It combines time and attendance, digital employee files, local payroll calculation, recruiting, assessments and analytics in one suite, with local rules for CCSS, INS and the Ministry of Finance, so HR, finance and operations share the same data.
In Costa Rica, payroll is reported monthly to the CCSS through SICERE, occupational risk insurance with INS is mandatory, and the aguinaldo is paid in December. Alobri connects time data, employee records and payroll so your team closes with the same numbers. Local payroll is available in Costa Rica starting with the HCM Operations plan.
HR and payroll software in Costa Rica: key agencies and obligations
CCSS and SICERE
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund receives monthly payroll reports and contributions through SICERE.
INS occupational risk insurance
Every employer must insure workers against occupational risks with the National Insurance Institute and report payroll to it.
Ministry of Labor and Social Security
The MTSS and its Labor Inspectorate enforce the Labor Code.
Ministry of Finance wage tax
Employers withhold income tax on wages and file it with the Tax Administration.
Aguinaldo
The year-end bonus is paid within the first 20 days of December to every worker, regardless of contract type.
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Time
Facial and mobile attendance
Monthly minimum: USD 40.31 · One-time setup: USD 149
- Web kiosk with facial recognition
- App with geofence validation
- Clock records and attendance report
- 5 psychometric tests a month
Time + Pre-payroll
Attendance and time closing
Monthly minimum: USD 68.11 · One-time setup: USD 149
- Everything in Time
- Exceptions, hours and approvals
- Export to your payroll
- 10 psychometric tests a month
People
Employee records and lifecycle
Monthly minimum: USD 95.91 · One-time setup: USD 350
- Core HR and digital records
- Onboarding and offboarding
- Employment contracts
- Org chart and self-service
- 15 psychometric tests a month
HCM Operations
People, time and payroll
Monthly minimum: USD 166.80 · One-time setup: USD 750
- Everything in People
- Facial and geofenced attendance
- Pre-payroll and exceptions
- Local payroll · up to 4 runs/month
- 25 psychometric tests and 1 battery a month
HCM Complete
Operations and talent acquisition
Monthly minimum: USD 222.40 · One-time setup: USD 1,250
- Everything in HCM Operations
- Recruiting ATS
- Careers and job portal
- Extended People Analytics
- 50 psychometric tests and 5 batteries a month
Prices in USD, excluding VAT and local taxes. You pay the higher of the per-employee rate or the package minimum. Every plan includes psychometric tests; extra tests cost USD 1.20.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Alobri HCM cost in Costa Rica?
List prices are in USD per active employee per month, plus applicable taxes: People from USD 3.82, HCM Operations USD 8.34 and HCM Integral USD 11.12, each with a monthly minimum and a one-time implementation fee. Annual billing saves 10%. We quote Costa Rica based on your headcount and modules.
Does Alobri run local payroll in Costa Rica?
Yes. Local payroll in Costa Rica is included in HCM Operations, with up to 4 pay runs a month, and in HCM Integral. Calculations use local rules for CCSS, INS and the Ministry of Finance, start from editable pre-payroll and support off-cycle runs, audit reports and reconciliation before closing.
Can we manage Costa Rica alongside other countries?
Yes. Alobri HCM runs in 18 countries across the Americas in English, Spanish and Portuguese. You can manage Costa Rica and other operations in one account, with locations, rules and reports by country and a consolidated view of headcount and attendance in People Analytics.
How does implementation work in Costa Rica?
Each plan has a one-time implementation fee, from USD 149 for Time to USD 1,250 for HCM Integral. During the project we configure your locations, shifts, org structure and employees in Costa Rica. You can start with a demo booked through Google Calendar and held on Google Meet.
Book your demo and get a priced proposal.
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