HRBP Manager

Objectives of the Position

• Works closely with local leaders and people managers to identify the critical business/organizational needs, challenges, and people trends; develops and implements appropriate HR programs/solutions in close co-operation with relevant HR colleagues within BASF Group to support the business objectives and overall organization strategies.
• Effectively manage special projects assigned in the HR area in line with the project deliverables and manage all stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are communicated effectively.
• Provides support on workforce planning and succession planning; talent acquisition and onboarding, talent development, employee engagement, and retention.
• Facilitates performance dialogues and improvement processes; provides support on compensation matters including salary planning and merit review, job evaluation, promotions, etc.
• Provides insightful data and analysis to guide decision-making and problem-solving on people issues.
• Works with people leaders to address all types of industrial relations topics, in compliance with local laws & regulations as well as HR policies and guidelines.

Main Tasks

• Work with people leaders and managers in KL Hub to consult, share insights and execute critical HR topics, with a focus on creating a high-performing and productive workforce, and enhancing a change mindset as aligned with the Business and Corporate Strategy.
• Build and maintain a relationship as a trusted HR partner with key stakeholders within KL Hub office.
• Coach managers and employees on people matters including performance, terminations, disciplinary issues, career development, covering office and production site employees.
• Manage and execute BASF HR framework including annual salary review, performance management, talent forum, succession planning, talent program nomination, etc.
• Discuss with people leaders to identify training & development and succession needs. Partner with the Center of Expertise (CoE) on Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Compensation & Benefits as subject matter experts to design and execute your strategy for how the business staffs, onboards, develops, motivates, retains, and organizes work.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve HR excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Process operational tasks along the HR Processes and identify areas for process improvement, automation, to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the HR team as a whole.

Professional Guidance / Multiple Reporting Lines

• Works closely with internal HR colleagues within APAC and Global.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of professional HR experience in a multinational company environment, specifically in HR generalist and/or business partnering areas.
• Solid experience and knowledge in local HR practices and statutory requirements.
• Solid HR advisory experience across multiple groups (Office & Plant locations).
• Proven record of driving and implementing people initiatives.