Team Coordinator Payroll US&CA

Who we are:

We are BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, with over 150 years of experience. In Montevideo, we are a hub made up of more than 1,000 collaborators who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality.

Area:

HR Services (HRS) is responsible for the experience of over 20,000 employees across BASF's operations in the Americas throughout their journey within the company, from onboarding to offboarding. The services provided by HRS have a significant impact on the entire value chain, offering support for all aspects of human resources functions. Among its responsibilities, HRS handles talent attraction and acquisition, facilitates employee development initiatives, designs comprehensive compensation and benefits packages, and manages the administrative processes related to human resources. This ensures that employees have a positive experience at every stage of their employment, which in turn contributes to the overall success and efficiency of the organization. By focusing on these critical areas, HRS plays a vital role in fostering a productive and engaged workforce.

Main Objective:

Coordinate and lead the team in order to contribute to achieving the desired results.

Main Tasks:

• Understand the end-to-end process and the impact of your activities in others.
• Approve payments.
• Provide support to the team in decision-making and to the manager in leading the team.
• Supervise and ensure the provision of services with high quality standards, through monitoring the management indicators defined for the team.
• Maintain and manage internal knowledge, ensuring up-to-date documentation, knowledge transfer and training management for new employees.
• Identify knowledge gaps, training needs, and workload balancing within the team, recommending changes in search of greater well-being and efficiency.
• Support in the formulation of team objectives.
• Actively provide feedback to contribute to employee development and evaluation.
• Gather needs and contribute with own ideas for continuous improvement and digitalization.
  Represent the team in the relationship with stakeholders (e.g. clients, legal entities, global communities, other HRS and Hub areas).
• Coordinate administrative and team-building tasks (e.g., vacations and other absences, backup plans and general communications, monthly meetings, and offsite activities, among others).

Requirements:

• Education: Graduated from University Careers related to the role to be played. Postgraduate/Master's Degree (is valued).
• Working Experience: 5-8 years of work experience and in similar roles in multinational companies. 2-3 years working with Payroll is a must.
• Language skills: Advanced level of English and Spanish.
• Technical skills: Advanced in MS Office tools and Knowledge of SAP is desired.
• Soft skills: Effective communication, attention to detail, developing oneself and others, demonstrating customer orientation, promoting sustainable solutions, planning and organizing priorities, resourcefulness and strategic thinking.

What we offer:

In our Hub, we live innovation, and we are a center of knowledge and competence. We combine our mindset with new technologies to drive continuous improvements in our processes and services. Living BASF means being part of a culture where the focus is on people and their professional and personal development. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style set us apart.

When you join our team, we offer you:

• A hybrid and flexible working model
• A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs
• Private health insurance from your first day in the company and life insurance
• Flexible leave days in addition to your statutory leave
• The possibility of remote work from abroad for up to 6 weeks a year
• A free day on your birthday
• An annual performance-based compensation bonus
• A comprehensive benefits package with discounts and agreements across various sectors

These offerings demonstrate our commitment to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and growth.

BASF considers Law N° 19.691 and Decree N° 73/019 in all its hiring processes. Every qualified candidate who meets the requirements established in the job description will be considered in this hiring process with no distinction.

Moreover, BASF is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, civil and social status, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity or expressions, or any other candidate or employee´s characteristic or group that is not related to their aptitude and suitability for the position. Our management is committed to following this policy concerning hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.