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. We offer professional solutions in finance, purchasing, reporting, logistics, technology, human resources, projects, communication, legal matters, environment, safety, health, and quality

Area:

In the Montevideo HUB, we have the Human Resources Services (HRS) area, where we support the employee journey of more than 23,000 BASF employees from their onboarding to their offboarding. In March 2021, we began building the Human Resources team for the Americas, which now consists of over 200 people impacting the entire value chain of BASF. Among other responsibilities, the team is in charge of talent attraction and recruitment, developing the Employer Brand, working on employee development, designing the compensation and benefits package, and managing the administrative processes related to Human Resources management.

Main Objective of the Position:

Responsible for the management of US benefit plans and programs and the variations that exist for different BASF populations, including active employees, retirees, management and union represented.

Main Tasks:

• Support the US retirement benefit plans, including qualified and non-qualified defined benefit and defined contribution plans encompassing active employees and retirees, with related trust assets of $8 billion and total annual benefit payments of $250 million.
• Ensure appropriate regulatory compliance, administration, and controls over retirement plans through employee data and transaction analysis/audits and reconciliations.
• Identify and arrange corrections of data, contribution, and recordkeeping errors.
• Oversee financial reporting controls reviews and coordination for annual testing, preparing and processing funding timely for multiple benefit plans, and preparing and distributing benefit plan-related reporting to key stakeholders.
• Accountable for processing invoices for all retirement plan vendors.
• Support the maintenance of retirement benefit plans and HRIS/Payroll systems and controls.
• Coordinate and communicate frequently with internal Payroll, Data Management, HR4You, Treasury, Finance, and Accounts Payable teams, as well as with outside vendors and service providers, including plan recordkeepers and actuaries.
• Assist with team projects and discussions as needed, including M&A arrangements.
• Responsible for updates and changes in benefit plans and related administration, including strategic changes, regulatory changes, vendors, and systems that occur on a frequent and ongoing basis.
• Provide minor administrative support to the Canada and US Health and Insurance team.

Minimum Education and Qualification Requirements for the Position:

• Education | Advanced students or degree holders in Business Administration, Labor Relations, or a similar field.
• Work Experience | 3 to 5 years of experience in similar roles
• Languages | Advanced proficiency in English, both oral and written, will be tested.
• Technical Skills | Advanced Microsoft Office skills and knowledge in SAP are desired. Familiarity with US 401(k) and pension plan design principles and operations is highly valued. Knowledge in SAP HR reporting is beneficial.
• Soft Skills | Strong teamwork abilities complemented by excellent communication and organizational skills. Customer-oriented mindset. Self-directed and proactive in identifying issues and applying creative problem-solving techniques. Requires strong analytical, financial, and systems skills. Proficient in mathematical and analytical thinking, with a systems-oriented approach to identify and resolve issues. Demonstrates a keen attention to accuracy and detail, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

Living BASF means being part of a culture that focuses on people and their professional and personal growth. Our diversity, collaboration, and leadership style make the difference.

By joining our team, we offer you:

• A hybrid and flexible work model
• A professional development program tailored to your interests and needs
• Private health insurance for you and your family from day one, as well as life insurance
• Additional flexible leave days on top of your statutory leave
• The possibility to work remotely from abroad for up to 6 weeks per year
• Birthday day off
• Moving day off
• Annual bonus
• Wellness benefits, such as in-company nutrition services and massages.

BASF considera la Ley N° 19.691 y el Decreto N° 73/019 en todos sus procesos de contratación. Cada candidato calificado que cumpla con los requisitos establecidos en la descripción del puesto será considerado en este proceso de contratación sin distinción. Además, BASF es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Aceptamos con entusiasmo nuestra responsabilidad de tomar decisiones de empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, la edad, el estado civil y social, el origen nacional, la discapacidad, el sexo, la identidad de género o las expresiones, o cualquier otra característica o grupo de candidatos o empleados que no esté relacionado con su aptitud e idoneidad para el puesto. Nuestra dirección está comprometida a seguir esta política en lo que respecta a la contratación, colocación, promoción, transferencia, descenso, despido, terminación, reclutamiento, remuneración y otras formas de compensación, capacitación y trato general durante el empleo.