HR/Payroll Coordinator

BASF is the world's leading chemical company. We offer intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships.BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs more than 15,500 in North America and had sales of approximately $14.3 billion in 2006. BASF is the world’s leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF’s high-value products and intelligent system solutions help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to meet the challenges of the future and open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has over 95,000 employees and posted sales of €52.6 billion (approximately $66.1 billion) in 2006. At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce as they are key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as "partner of choice." Consistent with our values, BASF has an inclusive environment that promotes respect and dignity for all in the work place. BASF is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

System Administrator for the electronic time and attendance system (currently CyberShift, version 3.2.0.44).  Ensures efficient functioning and accuracy of the Freeport payroll processing for the nonexempt employees at the Freeport site.  Also supports Freeport Human Resources department with staffing and employee relations initiatives.

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES —

Payroll

1. Is required to have a full understanding of all pay rules according to policy. 

2. Must handle all payroll matters with utmost confidentiality.

3. Is required to have a full understanding of vacation policies and procedures.

4. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all time and attendance entries submitted to Fidelity for processing of paychecks.  Time & attendance files are processed bi-weekly and must be submitted to outsource payroll provider by defined deadline.  Timeliness and accuracy is critical.

5. Is required to have a full understanding of the functionality of the electronic time reporting system and is responsible for training employees on the use of the system.

6. Coordinates Freeport site payroll developments and improvements with local and Corporate Human Resources and Payroll departments.

7. Responsible for accuracy of payroll output and discusses highly confidential information with employees and all levels of management.

8. Required to have a full understanding of outsource payroll provider’s pay code descriptions in order to assist employees with understanding the line items on their paychecks.

9. Responsible for manual updates to CyberShift annually for employee vacation and floating holiday hours and company paid holidays.

10. Develops and utilizes payroll reports and report writer program to provide payroll information for employees and management.

11. Is required to have a full understanding of the interface between the site’s electronic time and attendance system and the outsource payroll provider’s system. 


 

Human Resources

1. Assists in the management of the hiring process for Freeport Site.
2. Creates & processes requisitions in HMS, coordinates advertisement and testing processes in compliance with BASF standards. 
3. Coordinates with Training Coordinator, the employee orientation and training.
4. Coordinates employee relation initiatives and functions.Must have strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively both written and oral. Miinimum of one (1) year Human Resources experience. Must have strong problem solving skills. BS or BA degree in Human Resource Management or a related field is a plus. Professional Human Resources certification (PHR or SPHR) desired.