About the Role

This position is responsible for leading and facilitating the development of culture and core capabilities for the organization in Uruguay, as well as ensuring and maintaining a productive, diverse, and engaged workforce composed of the best available talent. Through the design, development, and implementation of Human Resources strategies, the position supports the design and execution of the Business Plan to achieve business results and sustainable growth. It drives and utilizes strategies that promote the integration of local talent management, development, compensation, performance management, and workplace rights strategies, while ensuring the local organization upholds Sika’s ethical standards.

  • Responsible for establishing and implementing the HR strategy in the country.
  • Ensure proper compliance with human resources plans and policies in line with the company's global and regional strategy.
  • Ensure the company's Values and Leadership Behaviors are communicated to the entire team.
  • Be a key player in developing the culture the company has defined for all its business locations.
  • Lead the compensation area to ensure effective and timely payment of the company's obligations to its employees.
  • Promote a work environment of respect, collaboration, and compliance with company policies.
  • Interact fluently with various levels and areas of the company.
  • Ensure on-site that guidelines and action plans are implemented in practice.
  • Cooperate in developing a culture based on discipline and quality results.
  • Establish training and development plans for all company personnel. Ensure execution and periodically monitor compliance.
  • Propose new ways of doing things and create innovation spaces for all employees.
  • Work directly with Managers and supervisors to meet selection, training, and development requirements for employees.
  • Identify, retain, and develop existing talent within the company.
  • Attract and select the best available talent when external recruitment is necessary.
  • Prepare and execute the department's budget.
  • Develop a smooth and collaborative relationship with labor organizations.

Your Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Business Administration, Management, or related fields; preferably with a specialization in Business and Human Resources.
  • Fluency in Spanish (native or bilingual) and English (advanced)
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience, including at least as an HR generalist in companies with over 100 employees.
  • Fluent English required (oral and written – B2 to C1)
  • Expertise in HR Planning & Forecasting, Talent Acquisition and Development, Organizational Development & Change, Performance & Reward Management, Employee & Labor Relations, and Compliance.
  • Experience interacting with Senior Leaders and collaborating with regional and global structures in multinational companies.
  • Experience managing union negotiations and labor relations
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with knowledge of business indicators and current legal regulations.

Why Join Us

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About Sika

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.