BASF

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Do you want to work with passionate teams, providing excellent business and digital services to the Asia Pacific region?

Do you want an open, supportive, and caring working environment?

Do you view your development needs seriously as we do?

If YES, then take your career to the #NextLevel with BASF!

Objectives of the Position

• Own and manage one of the HR sub-workstreams for HR projects (NGBA) that drive strategic initiatives and align with the organization’s long-term goals.
• Undertake a specific role during the project phase and act as an HR process expert, focusing on HR systems setup, employee data migration, validation of payroll results, and other HR processes and practices. Ensure that projects within the HR domain are effectively designed, executed, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Accountable for implementing deliverables based on the project scope, acting as a bridge between local HR practices and global standards, and partnering with regional and global process, technology and system experts.

Main Tasks

Project Design and Strategy Development

• Lead the design and development of HR project strategies that align with organizational objectives and respond to HR-specific needs.
• Define HR systems setup requirements, employee data migration approaches, and other project deliverables based on project scopes, objectives, and deliverables, in collaboration with HR leadership and stakeholders.
• Oversee HR workstreams deliverables timeline and ensure on-time in full delivery based on project scope to achieve the right outcome. Perform risk analyses throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure value management & benefits tracking pre-during-post project implementation and ensure business case is achieved, otherwise to adjust benefits based on circumstance / outcome.

Subject Matter Expertise and Guidance

• Serve as a HR focal point during project phase in HR processes (e.g., Employee master data, workforce management and HR information technology & system interfaces) to provide insights and recommendations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Based on the project scope; to understand and provide guidance or recommendation on the system and interface requirements, business process needs and identify the interdependencies during project rollout.
• Advise project teams on best practices, methodologies, and compliance requirements related to HR processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovation within HR projects.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Engage with key stakeholders across HR and other functions to ensure alignment and support for project initiatives.
• Facilitate discussions to gather input, address concerns, and ensure that project objectives meet the needs of various stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between HR project teams and executive leadership, effectively communicating project progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies related to HR project management and HR services.
• Propose innovative solutions to enhance HR processes and support the organization’s strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by sharing insights and encouraging collaboration among HR teams.

Minimum Education and Qualification Required for the Position

Education

• Tertiary education, minimum Bachelor of degree in HR, Business Analytics, or a related field.

Working Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in HR operations or projects, or a related area, with a focus on specific HR topics on HR master data, workforce management and/or HR information technology & system interfaces.
• Proven experience in leading HR projects, with a strong understanding of HR processes and practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders to drive project success.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making and project evaluation.

Technical & Professional Knowledge

• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices relevant to the specific topic area (e.g., HR master data, workforce management and/or HR information technology & system interfaces. etc.).
• Knowledge of project management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) as applied to HR initiatives.
• Strong ability to leverage data analytics to drive insights and inform project decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Fluent in speaking and written English. Knowledge of any other language is advantageous.

The BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur (BASF Asia-Pacific Service Centre Sdn Bhd) is strategically located in the capital city of Malaysia. Since its inception in 2005, the hub has expanded from 130 employees to over 1,300 employees currently and is expected to keep growing. As an ISO 9001:2005 certified organization, the Service Hub Kuala Lumpur is committed to delivering high quality expertise and services in finance, people, supply chain, EHSQ (environment, health, safety, quality), product safety and digital.

We take pride in providing our business services to BASF companies and affiliates across 20 markets in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Moreover, we offer our services in 8 different languages to cater to the diverse needs of our stakeholders. Our focus on competency and technology-driven solutions allows us to consistently deliver exceptional services, thereby contributing to the success of our businesses. BASF also has two other regional hubs located in Berlin, Germany, and Montevideo, Uruguay, which cover the European and American regions.

BASF Service Hub Kuala Lumpur was recognized with nine prestigious awards in 2024, reflecting its commitment to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and empowering workplace. These awards include winning the title of Operational Excellence in HR at the GBS Asia Awards 2024, multiple accolades at the Life at Work Awards 2024, where the hub was recognized as First Runner-up for Workplace Excellence (International Organization) and CEO Champion (International Organization), as well as Second Runner-up for Best International Organization. The hub also won the title for Excellence in Learning Tech Advancement System and a Certificate of Excellence in Talent Management and Leadership at the HRD Awards 2024. Furthermore, the hub secured a Bronze Award for Excellence in Digital Transformation at the HR Excellence Awards 2024 and received a Bronze Award for Human Resources Impact and an Honorary Award for Creative Talent Management Impact at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2024.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.