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:
At the Uruguay HUB, we have the Human Resources Services (HRS) area, which supports the employee journey for over 23,000 BASF employees, from onboarding to offboarding.
In March 2021, we began building the Human Resources team for the Americas, which today includes more than 200 people, impacting BASF's entire value chain. Among other responsibilities, this team manages talent attraction and recruitment, develops the Employer Brand, works on people development, designs compensation and benefits packages, and operates the administrative processes related to Human Resources management.
Main Objective of the Position:
In this Recruiter position, you will play a crucial role in overseeing and managing key operational tasks to ensure an efficient hiring process for various BASF business units in the United States. As a Recruiter, you will support the end-to-end hiring process, from identifying qualified candidates who apply to our vacancies to initiating the onboarding process for new employees. You will be responsible for reviewing and selecting candidates, scheduling interviews, providing timely communication and candidate support via email and phone, drafting offer letters, and coordinating background and medical checks.
Main Tasks:
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition Partner team to ensure timely execution of recruitment activities, delivering qualified talent to stakeholders while providing excellent support and experience for candidates and Hiring Managers.
Identify qualified applicants, conduct phone interviews, and encourage completion of assessments.
Keep the candidate pipeline up to date by promptly rejecting candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements.
Provide support to candidates via email and phone to foster engagement in the recruitment process, clarify any questions, promote BASF’s mission and vision, and position BASF as an employer of choice.
Schedule interviews, arrange room bookings, and manage interviewer calendars. Communicate promptly with candidates, providing all necessary details to prepare them effectively for their interviews.
Draft offer letters for internal and external candidates, tailoring them to reflect each position's unique aspects. Ensure compliance with global guidelines and internal policies.
Prioritize the timely completion of background and medical checks, emphasizing BASF’s commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment for all employees. Attention to detail throughout the process is crucial to building candidates’ confidence in our company.
Efficiently transfer candidate files and information to SAP and myHR to initiate onboarding processes. Ensure the timely upload of electronic files to employees' personal folders.
Contribute to projects related to recruitment activities, process improvements, and tool implementation.
Minimum Education and Qualification Requirements for the Position:
Education: University degree or advanced student in Human Resources or Business Administration (preferred).
Work Experience: 3–5 years of experience in an HR or recruitment environment.
Languages: Advanced English proficiency, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) such as Taleo or Success Factors, or a demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly. Capability to identify areas of improvement and propose alternative solutions.
Soft Skills:
Communication: Effectively engage with candidates, Hiring Managers, and other stakeholders. Clearly articulate job vacancies, address inquiries, and provide feedback.
Organizational Skills: Manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines and ensure a smooth hiring process.
Adaptability: Quickly and efficiently adjust to changes and new situations in the dynamic field of talent acquisition.
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 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.