Head of People Canada - Mississauga, Canada - BASF Canada Inc.

Description

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

At BASF, we constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We invite you to join our best team on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future

Head of People Canada

Working Model: Hybrid

Location: Mississauga, ON

Where the Chemistry Happens...

As the Head of People for BASF Canada, you will be reporting to Head of Business Service Canada and will be responsible for developing and executing human resource as well as corporate communication strategies in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization, specifically in the areas of compensation and benefits, talent acquisition and talent management, training and development, employee engagement and internal communication as well as Public Relations. You will provide strategic leadership by articulating People and Corporate Communication needs and plans to the Canadian Leadership Team and will hold overall oversight responsibility for all People and Corporate Communication related activities for BASF in Canada. Using your strong strategic thinking skills, creativity and media acumen and relationships, you will elevate BASF Canada's brand reputation with employees and amplify our voice with key stakeholders and relevant public.

As a leader at BASF, you will play a key role in creating value for the company through people. Leaders at BASF are role models to help employees develop the competencies needed to implement BASF's strategy. Our expectation is that leaders will coach and develop team members to reach their full potential, and support relevant development assignments, opportunities and moves while motivating and challenging employees to drive high performance. Our leaders must be committed to "hiring the best" internally and externally at the same time they are creating an inclusive environment which embraces and derives value from diversity. Finally, a leader at BASF must establish and support our safety culture in which all accidents are preventable.

Formula for Success: You Will...

• Establish and implement People Services as well as Corporate Communication efforts that effectively communicate and support the firm's mission and strategic vision. Drive Diversity and Inclusion metrics throughout the organization.
• Orchestrate corporate and unit level human capital strategy through partnering with the relevant senior leaders, the business units' HR Business Partners as well as the Corporate People & Communication teams in the US in the areas of compensation and benefits, Talent, Leadership, Employee Engagement and Corporate Coms.
• Develop comprehensive strategic talent attraction and retention plans to meet the human capital needs of strategic goals.
• Develop and implement comprehensive compensation and benefits plans that are competitive and cost-effective for the firm that are in sync with global, regional BASF goals and the Canadian markets for different businesses.
• Provide overall leadership and guidance to the Canadian People function of approximately 10 colleagues by overseeing talent acquisition, career development, succession planning, retention, training, leadership development, compensation, and benefits.
• Design and execute internal and external communication strategies to position BASF along its core values towards its employees and external public.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look for in You...

• A BS/BA degree from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in human resources or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of HR and/ or Communication experience, with at least three years of leadership experience.
• Canadian HR Professional qualification, CHRL or CHRE or other equivalent qualification preferred.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you - the whole you - in all stages of your life and career. With , you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We seek to make our recruitment process accessible for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact ta- with the subject line "Recruitment Accommodation Request".

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