Head of Human Resources – Performance Materials
BASF
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Wyandotte • Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Influencing unit leaders and their teams through change, connecting business strategy to people strategy, and driving higher business unit performance.
- Engaging effectively across the business and functions, balancing organizational needs with both short-term and long-term focus, and providing actionable input into the development and establishment of Center of Excellence (CoE) programs and other critical talent solutions.
- Partnering regionally and globally to successfully implement BASF’s and Performance Materials strategies.
- Building organizational culture and fostering relationships internally across units and externally in the market.
- Championing diversity and inclusion to strengthen culture and relationships throughout the organization.
- Collaborating across multiple operating divisions as a key leader for the Wyandotte Site.
- Applying knowledge of regional processes, labor, and employment laws to balance employee advocacy with business needs.
- Leading a team of direct reports and partnering with People Services to deliver impactful HR solutions.
- Inspiring people by connecting knowledge, prioritizing learning, and engaging employees to drive a high-performance, caring culture.
Requirements
- Possess a strong educational background (bachelor's degree) and prior work experience in progressively responsible HR positions.
- Demonstrate solid leadership and use data-driven insights to guide decision-making and strategy.
- Commit to diversity and inclusion, actively building a positive organizational culture and strong relationships.
- Bring strong knowledge of regional processes, labor, and employment laws to balance employee advocacy with business needs.
- Collaborate effectively across multiple operating divisions as a leader.
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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data-driven decision makingHR solutionstalent managementorganizational culture developmentemployee advocacylabor lawsemployment laws
Soft skills
leadershipinfluencingcollaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingdiversity and inclusionstrategic thinkingemployee engagement