Now hiring! People and Culture Business Partner

Jackson, Michigan (Hybrid)

 

Driven by passion and science, we always go beyond the surface.

Where the Chemistry Happens…
Support our BASF/Chemetall (G-ECT) Production team in Jackson, Michigan, where you’ll partner with Site Leadership to drive a vibrant workplace culture.

You’ll connect with leaders and employees daily, drive impactful HR strategies, and coach and advise site leadership. This is your opportunity to make a real impact. By actively engaging with colleagues on-site, you will help foster a culture of engagement, create a positive work environment, and enhance awareness of key topics that promote a sense of value and belonging.
 
 

As a People and Culture Business Partner, you create chemistry by... Inspiring a culture of engagement: By being present on the site and engaging with employees daily, you'll have the chance to create a positive work environment, increase awareness of important topics, and foster a sense of value and belonging.Driving strategic direction: Your expertise will be crucial in developing and implementing a strategic plan to enhance employee engagement. You'll have the autonomy to shape the direction of the organization, improve working conditions, and create a workplace where employees thrive.Serving as a trusted advisor: With your advanced knowledge of HR laws and practices, you'll ensure that all HR practices are implemented in a legally compliant manner. You'll establish yourself as a trusted advisor, working closely with employees at all levels, including site leaders, to provide guidance and support.Making a positive impact on the employee experience: By addressing topics like working time, shift systems, and hourly pay, you'll contribute to creating a fair and balanced workplace. Your role as a liaison to various HR-related teams will allow you to streamline processes and ensure employees' needs are met effectively.Championing talent acquisition: You'll take the lead in coordinating local recruiting efforts, organizing open interview days, and leveraging talent/hiring websites to attract top talent. You'll have the opportunity to shape the organization's workforce and bring in diverse perspectives and skillsets.Shaping a positive employee culture: As you present HR policies and policy changes to employees, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing a positive employee culture. You'll provide coaching and support to the site leadership team, guiding them in areas such as disciplinary actions, demand planning, leave of absence, and health management.Driving global excellence: Supporting cultural initiatives, strategic change management, and other globally-driven tasks. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify initiatives, conduct research, analyze data, and implement plans for cultural change and strategic projects aligned with global objectives.In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with HR peers and colleagues within the organization and the wider North America region. Your agility, self-starting attitude will be key to success.If you... Have bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience, Master of Human Resources or MBA, encouraged.Have PHR/SPHR/GPHR Certification, preferred.Hold prior experience as a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a proven track record of coaching, advising and driving meaningful change.Hold a positive attitude and embrace change.Have the ability to manage projects and achieve objectives using your judgment and planning.Hold a high degree of emotional and social intelligence, and the ability to have difficult and challenging conversations, with tact azd diplomacy.Have demonstrated ability to influence for impact.Hold advanced Analytical skills. Are experienced with change management approaches and practices.Have the ability to navigate complex and often ambiguous situations acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards, even when faced with adversity and challenges.Have strong communication skills, both written and oral/presentation.Possess the ability to work and collaborate across all key stakeholders and regions and strong project management experience, leading topics both across a site, country and/or region.Have prior experience with performance management, compensation administration, employee relations, organizational development, employee/leadership coaching/development and HR/Legal compliance topics.Prior experience supporting manufacturing and technical job families. Union experience is highly preferredCreate 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 possibleHighly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment optionsWell-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family membersFamily 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 stagesMentoring 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 happensAccess 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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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.