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Dow

Senior Time & Absence Specialist

Terneuzen

FULL TIME

October 7, 2024

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

About you and this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Time and Absence Specialist to join our team in Terneuzen, The Netherlands.

As Time and Absence Specialist, you enable a best-in-class employee experience through exceptional service delivery and subject matter consultation for Time and Absence. This includes the management, implementation, and delivery of innovative solutions.

Furthermore, as Time and Absence Specialist you will lead the implementation of Time and Absence systems as part of our roadmap for one or several countries in EMEAI. The main objective is to ensure that the employees’ Time and Absence is processed timely and accurately, is aligned to compliance with the respective country tax-legislation, agreed labor conditions and company rules and regulations. By nature, this job requires a substantial amount of coordination with a variety of internal and external stakeholders where accountability and ownership of data and processes are key.

In this role you’re responsible to drive the implementation of the Time and Absence System, innovation, execution of agreed service levels, and achieve operational excellence in the area of Time and Absence. In your work you demonstrate structure and process orientation, with an eye for detail. Flexibility is key for your tasks, with a high work capacity. In your interactions with local and international partners, you present specialist knowledge in an understandable and winning manner, and are perceived as a valuable advisor.

Responsibilities

Delivering the implementation of Time & Absence system for the countries in EMEAI in a productive and efficient manner.
Leading Time and Absence strategic improvement projects, change projects.
Develop and implement Time and Absence strategy.
Monitoring and management of work process which involves many different local application or manual process and data to and from internal employees and related working partner functions.
Processing information with confidentiality and with a high level of accuracy.
Ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees and local authorities.
Maintaining a “best in class” internal/external compliance landscape and develop it as internal/external compliance environment change.
Coordination over internal and external financial audits.
Strong collaboration with HR and controller’s department.
Serve as a primary focal point and bridge for/between the payroll contact, employees and different functions within the organization for Time and Absence related inquiries.
Lead and coordinate Time and Absence System implementation and associated change management
Understand the different countries regulation and practice as part of the transition to the centralized model
Improve current process and working closely with Regional Work process leader and SME.
Perform activities according to the Dow internal control & compliance framework including internal and external audits.
Participate in process improvement projects.

Qualifications

You have a Master or Bachelor degree in HR, Finance or related area.
You bring a minimum of 5 years of Time and Absence or payroll experience, both at a technical and practical level in diverse business and work processes or other relevant job experience.
Your professional experience can either be within Time and Absence, Payroll, Finance or HR compensation and benefits, where you will have gained practical experience with designing / operating centralized business models.
Fluency in English (written & oral) is required
Understand organizational interdependencies and have cross-functional & cross culture change management experience.
Strategic and analytical mindset combined with strong communication and persuasion skills.
Experience of managing complex labor / Time and Absence, payroll related legislations, collaborating with the HR function in common areas of benefits, etc.
Experience with Workday, ADP e Time/Workforce Manager is an advantage. Experience with Time and Absence system implementation and associated projects is an advantage.
Strong Project Management, consulting and change management skills.

Preferred Skills

Fluency in Dutch or any additional European languages would be an asset.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting

www.dow.com

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on

www.dow.com

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