Payroll and Benefits Coordinator managing employee benefits and processing domestic payroll using ADP. Ensuring compliance and accuracy in regulatory requirements and payroll administration.
About the role
- Compensation & Payroll Specialist at BASF, responsible for compensation strategies and payroll implementation across U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Reporting to the Head of People and Culture, with an on-site presence up to four days a week.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of U.S., Canada and Mexico compensation strategies, including market competitiveness, pay equity, and incentive program design aligned with organizational and global COE objectives.
- Provide strategic consultation to leadership on compensation decisions, organizational structure, and major people‑related initiatives.
- Oversee major compensation cycles and programs (e.g., annual planning, sales incentives) and guide the rollout of compensation processes and policies.
- Lead the strategic onboarding and implementation of the new U.S., Canada and Mexico payroll provider, overseeing system design, data migration, testing, governance, and cross‑functional alignment.
- Manage the payroll BPO relationship and establish compliance, controls, and high‑level oversight of multi‑state payroll, tax obligations, and integration with Finance and HR.
- Drive data‑based insights that inform compensation and payroll strategy, policy recommendations, and executive decision‑making.
- Deliver clear, strategic reporting and analysis to senior leadership to support planning, forecasting, and workforce investment decisions.
- Contribute to global compensation and benefits strategy development, ensuring U.S., Canada, and Mexico programs align with global frameworks while meeting regional needs.
Requirements
- High School Diploma and 8+ years relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and 5 years experience.
- Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CCP, CPP) preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in compensation design and payroll implementation in a multi-state environment.
- Strong knowledge of U.S./Canada and Mexico payroll regulations and compliance requirements.
- Expertise in market data analysis and compensation benchmarking tools.
- Proven experience managing complex system implementations and data migrations.
- Must be able to think strategically, lead projects, analyze and interpret data for actionable insights and build effective relationships.
- Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, SAP).
- Strong project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrate business acumen and flexibility to provide the support needed to the business.
- Spanish speaking.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
- Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
- Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
- Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
- Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
- Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
- Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
- Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
- Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!
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