Manager Talent Acquisition 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 employees who provide services for all BASF companies in the Americas.

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.

Main Objective:
The aim of this role is to spearhead and oversee the execution of the Talent Acquisition functions within a team supporting US & Canada, ensuring they are in line with business goals and priorities. This includes proficient stakeholder management, effective resource allocation, and the delivery of services to attract top talent to BASF, ensuring harmony with both local and regional needs and priorities. Furthermore, this manager will lead a team, providing guidance through leadership, assigning tasks, setting targets, conducting performance evaluations, and offering continuous feedback to foster team development.

Tasks:
• Leadership & Team Management:

• Guide the team through leadership, including job assignments, target setting, performance evaluations and continuous feedback to ensure people development. 
• Ensure efficient task fulfillment through the management and development of team competencies.
• Oversee resource planning and drive hiring initiatives.
• Drive service delivery excellence.

• Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Actively contributes resources to various projects, leveraging digital technologies to enhance value creation and drive innovation.
• Guarantee alignment with all legal and compliance requirements, reflecting regional priorities.

• Operational focus:

• Foster strong collaboration among leaders, HR community (including HRBPs, HR leaders, etc.), and business leaders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of objectives to the stakeholders they support.
• Identify and understand stakeholder’s requirements, ensuring a deep comprehension of the businesses served. Maintain excellent cooperation through regular and effective communication, consistently meeting SLAs, handling ad-hoc requests, and providing tailored solutions.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, or related disciplines.
• Working Experience: Minimum of 5 years in Service delivery in Operational & Leadership Roles, specifically in Talent Acquisition. Proven experience in managing and leading diverse teams. Experience with corresponding region culture (US & Canada) and projects (highly valued, non-exclusive).
• Language skills: Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Technical skills: Microsoft Office package. Highly valuable ATS knowledge (Success Factors by SAP).
• Soft Skills: Robust leadership, organizational, and strategic thinking abilities. Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at various levels. Exceptional communication skills with a customer-centric focus. Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and creative problem-solving.

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.