HR Strategic Partner - Global Transformation & Support Succession Management (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

In the Coatings division, we offer far more than just paints and coatings. Our approach is to put the needs of our customers at the centre and always think one step ahead. Our motto ‘We always go beyond the surface’ makes it clear that we are not only focussed on the products themselves, but also on the reasons why we develop them. We are interested in creating innovative solutions that promote future growth and fulfil the requirements of the market. With our extensive knowledge and experience, we work to provide tailored coatings solutions that create real value and build strong partnerships.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

In our unit, we are leading the global transformation of our organization in human resources and act as a strategic partner to support business changes and developments.

• In your new position, you are responsible for aligning global and local People & Culture strategies with business goals and translating organizational priorities into impactful people initiatives.
• Together with your colleagues, you advise leaders across global and local units in our Refinish Business on all HR‑related matters from strategic partnering to operational implementation.
• Your expertise is in demand! You steer talent acquisition, retention, and development activities to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent globally and locally.
• Additionally, you strengthen leadership capabilities, support succession management, and contribute to organization‑wide development efforts.
• Last but not least, you support organizational change initiatives, ensure smooth communication of changes, and use data analytics to enable informed decision‑making in collaboration with CoEs and Shared Services.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• university degree in human resources, business administration, or social sciences
• minimum five years of HR experience in a multinational company environment including hands-on local HR Business Partner support
• excellent communication skills, cultural awareness, flexibility, a strong business mindset, and a proactive, results‑driven work approach
• strong knowledge of local labor law and experience working with works councils, as well as expertise in talent and leadership development
• fluency in German and English as well as proficiency with standard applications; experience collaborating with HR CoEs and Shared Services is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• We offer an attractive salary with individual benefits such as performance-related bonuses or a share program. Company-funded supplementary health insurance, accident insurance and an attractive pension plan offer comprehensive coverage.
• At our location in Münster, we have our own “Freizeit” fitness studio with an attached physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant “Auszeit” including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center ‘LackiKids’ and a vacation program “LackiKids on Tour”.
• We have 30 vacation days/year (full-time), additional time off options and a 37.5-hour week.
• Employees aged 57 and over receive 2.5 hours/week of additional time off, while employees working shifts are entitled to this from the age of 55.
• We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.

HOW TO REACH US

• Melissa Amina Rahmani (Talent Acquisition), [email protected] , Tel.:+4930200558073 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an (technical questions cannot be answered in this appointment)
• You can also reach our recruiting team
• First information about our application process can be found

ABOUT US

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