As the leading global chemical supplier for the personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning industries, and technical applications in the agrochemical industry, BASF Care Chemicals is focused on partnering with customers to create innovative solutions with great speed and agility to meet the current and future needs of society in a more sustainable way. We are proud to contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands by offering a broad range of products and concepts such as common household items, like cosmetics, detergents and cleaners, as well as industrial products and processes like crop protection, rubber belts, hoses, concrete, and metal plating.

At Care Chemicals, we not only care about supporting our customers and achieving strong business results; we care about our team members. We aim to create a motivating, inspiring and inclusive work environment where all team members feel supported, heard and developed. Being part of our team means showing up every day to work collaboratively across functions to win for the overall success of the team. We value bringing diverse perspectives and backgrounds together to stretch our teams to think differently, have the courage to speak up and challenge the status quo, and problem solve for the greater good of our customers and society.

We as the Care Chemicals division of BASF carry the passion to care in our DNA: we care for our customers, consumers, employees, society, and our planet. Come, be a part of our team and create Care chemicals with us.

As Human Resources Business Partner, Care Chemicals, you will leverage your skills and education to orchestrate corporate and unit-level human capital strategy through your partnership with senior leaders and the leadership team in the areas of Talent, Leadership, Organizational Design & Development, and Culture in the Business, RD&T, and Functions for the North America (NA) Care Chemicals Business.

You will report to the Head of Human Resources Care Chemicals, NA., and be an integral member of the leadership teams, developing and integrating short and long term strategic human resources initiatives which support the business needsand ensure a strong leadership, empowerment, and inclusive culture.

As an HR Business Partner, You Create Chemistry By...

• Partnering with the business on various topics, projects, and strategic initiatives (e.g., organizational design, performance management, compensation, change management) while translating business strategy into human capital initiatives and organizational design.

• Coaching leaders, ensuring an equitable, fair and consistent employee experience across the business unit, at all levels.

• Acting as a liaison between the Business Unit and the HR service platform to ensure HR services align with the business’s needs and HR initiatives and programs align with business direction and goals.

• Influencing decisions in partnership and collaboration with leaders on various people topics while reading situations, diagnosing for improvement, identifying interventions, and supporting the final decision-making.

• Reviewing and benchmarking the internal and external landscape to improve HR processes, initiatives, and the overall employee experience; monitoring the organization's ‘pulse’ to anticipate employee needs and/or concerns and serving as an employee advocate when necessary.

• Leveraging your expertise in compensation programs and other HR related processes and programs, ensuring timely completion of annual HR processes (performance calibrations, evaluation, merit planning, talent and succession planning, resource planning, etc.); communicating and championing new or enhanced HR processes, on both a regional and global scale.

• Leading Talent Management for Care Chemicals North America, ensuring global alignment within the broader Care Chemicals division while leading Talent Management and Talent Planning discussions and monitoring the overall status of Talent within the business unit, developing concepts for talent identification and development plans for key talents in support of current and future business needs.

Your formula for success...

• Bachelor’s degree and preferably 10+ years of related experience.

• Advanced analytical skills and the ability to manage projects and achieve objectives using your judgment and planning.

• Demonstrated ability to influence for impact and to have difficult and challenging conversations, with tact and diplomacy.

• Experience with change management approaches and practices.

• Ability to work and collaborate across all key stakeholders and regions and to navigate complex and ambiguous situations.

• Ability to act with integrity and the highest ethical standards, even when faced with adversity and challenges.

Then...

Create Your Own Chemistry With you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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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Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.