People and Culture Business Partner

Now hiring! People and Culture Business Partner

The world needs creative solutions, we need you!

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Where the Chemistry Happens...

Join us as an HR Business Partner within People and Culture NA, where your expertise will be instrumental in driving the success of ECR North America, our Automotive Refinish business. You'll have the unique opportunity to empower a passionate sales force dedicated to delivering exceptional products and experiences to our customers, all while supporting our Vice President for Refinish Automotive Coatings. In this role, you will also Partner the Global Head of Digital Data and Auto Refinish, crafting innovative people strategies that unlock digital talents to drive business growth.

Be part of a Refinish team that proudly stands as the partner of choice in the automotive refinish market, leading the way in transformational change around sustainability and digitalization. With a strong #3 market position, ECR is dedicated to delighting customers, and we need a Business Partner whose passion for people will turn this vision into reality.

As a member of the North American Coatings People and Culture team, you will find a supportive community, ample development opportunities, and the chance to explore new initiatives alongside the Head of People and Culture for EC North America. At ECR, it’s our team that truly makes the difference. We love what we do, and our passion shines through in every shade of paint.

In our global network, we inspire, empower, and respect each other. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team where your contributions will make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you! With us, the possibilities are endless.

If we can’t do it, nobody can.

If you’re excited to join a team that values your unique skills and vision, and you’re ready to make a significant impact in a thriving, inclusive environment, we want to hear from you!

As a People and Culture Business Partner, you create chemistry by...

• HR Visionary: We seek a dynamic professional who believes that HR is not just a support function but a strategic partner that can drive business success. Your advanced knowledge of HR laws and practices will ensure that our initiatives not only comply with regulations but also empower the organization to thrive.
• Communication Rockstar: Showcase your exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills to inspire and engage employees at all levels, including senior leadership. Your ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives will be key to fostering connection and collaboration.
• Strategic Thinker with Business Acumen: Leverage your sharp business sense and problem-solving prowess to tackle unique challenges head-on. As a trusted advisor, your insights will shape our employee engagement strategies and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization. Your knowledge and understanding of the business will
• Innovative Solutions Creator: Use your expertise to craft pragmatic, out-of-the-box solutions that not only address business challenges but also enhance our vibrant employee culture.
• Client Experience Champion: Cultivate a strong, proactive, and responsive approach that prioritizes the needs of employees and managers alike. Your commitment to outstanding service will elevate the workplace experience for everyone.
• Master of Time Management: Thrive in a fast-paced environment with your stellar organizational skills, expertly juggling multiple priorities while navigating matrixed reporting relationships with ease.
• Collaborative Team Player: Join forces with People and Culture peers and colleagues across the Global Coatings division and North America region, creating a dynamic network that drives collective success and innovation.
• Agile Self-Starter: Embrace your entrepreneurial spirit as you work independently, taking initiative and driving results while maintaining high performance standards.
• Tech-Savvy Innovator: With intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Suite, you will embrace new technologies, including AI, as powerful enablers for process simplification. By leveraging cutting-edge tools, you’ll streamline workflows and enhance communication, positioning HR as a forward-thinking function in the digital landscape and driving efficiency across the organization.
• Dynamic People and Culture Support: Step into a pivotal role as the go-to HR partner providing comprehensive support that drives strategic initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in aligning HR practices with business goals, making you an essential player in shaping the region's success story. Get ready to make a real impact!
  
  

If you...

• Have a bachelor’s Degree minimum, Masters of Human Resources or MBA encouraged
• Have 5 year’s People and Culture (HR) progressive, Business Partner and/or generalist experience
• Hold preferrably PHR/SPHR/GPHR Certification
• Have prior experience with performance management, compensation administration, employee relations, organizational development, employee/leadership coaching/development and HR/Legal compliance topics
• Hold prior experience supporting manufacturing and technical environment and working with site leadership.
  
  

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!
  
  
  

About Us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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