Head of HR, Agricultural Solutions Canada

About the role

BASF is looking for a Head of HR to join its Agricultural Solutions team in Calgary, Alberta, in a hybrid role. You will lead the people agenda for Canada while helping shape the broader global HR strategy, reporting operationally to the Global Head of Human Resources, Agricultural Solutions and administratively to the Head of Agricultural Solutions Canada. You will sit on both the Canadian Leadership Team and the Global Human Resources Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the HR strategy and agenda for BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada
• Partner with senior leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and leadership development
• Translate global HR priorities into solutions that support Canadian business objectives
• Represent Canadian business and workforce perspectives in global HR decisions
• Advise leaders on organizational design, employee relations, culture, performance management and change initiatives
• Lead complex employee relations matters, organizational changes and business transformation across Canada
• Ensure compliance with Canadian employment legislation, labour standards, human rights requirements, privacy regulations and BASF policies
• Deliver HR programs and services through global Centers of Expertise, shared service organizations, external providers and business leaders
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a related field
• 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and HR practices
• Experience in a complex, matrixed, multinational organization and across multiple geographies and cultures
• Proven success partnering with executive leadership and leading organizational change, transformation, integration or restructuring

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation
• Experience on both business and HR leadership teams
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, chemicals or other complex operational environments