Manager - Human Resources

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . Main responsibilities Site HR Leadership & Business Partnership Act as the primary HR partner for Bangpakong and Rayong site, translating business requirements into practical people solutions aligned with company policies and local law. Advise site management and business leaders on workforce planning, organization changes, employee relations, performance matters, staffing, development, and employee exits. Monitor headcount, employee movements, turnover, and organization data to support workforce planning, succession, recruitment, and employee development decisions. Review site HR practices, procedures, and work instructions, and recommend improvements based on business needs, market practices, and regulatory developments. Employee Relations, Labor Relations and Workforce Advisory & Compliance Serve as the primary HR focal point for employee relations and workforce advisory matters at the site. Provide guidance to leaders and employees on workplace practices, employee concerns, performance management, organizational changes, and policy application. Facilitate fair, consistent, and compliant resolution of people-related matters while balancing employee experience, business requirements, and legal considerations. Support workforce transitions, organizational effectiveness, and change initiatives through proactive consultation and risk management. Maintain appropriate documentation and governance standards to ensure regulatory compliance and organizational integrity. Collaborate with HR Management, Legal, and business leaders on complex workforce matters and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage day-to-day employee relations matters for the assigned site and legal entity scope. Plan and implement employee communication and engagement activities, including employee surveys, communication meetings, and site initiatives that promote constructive dialogue. Legal Entity Accountability & Authority Interaction. Act as the HR owner for labor-related matters at site and legal entity level within the assigned scope. Engage with relevant local authorities on operational HR matters and coordinate with specialist functions for topics involving labor, social security, tax, immigration, permits, or other regulatory requirements. Support government inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries through accurate documentation, clear ownership, and timely responses. Monitor and support compliance with applicable national, provincial, municipal, district, and industrial-estate requirements affecting employment and site operations. Build constructive working relationships with government offices, external parties, industrial-estate representatives, and neighboring organizations where required for site operations. Core Site HR Operations Coordinate site recruitment, onboarding, employee orientation, and workforce-provider or outsourcing activities. Coordinate training delivery and records and work with line managers to monitor on-the-job training plans and completion. Administer site performance-management activities, including communications, documentation, and cycle readiness. Coordinate employee welfare and benefits administration at site level and facilitate employee support in line with company processes. Maintain appropriate site HR records and provide accurate data and inputs to HR processes, audits, and management reporting. People Leadership & Collaboration Lead, coach, and develop assigned team members and service-provider resources, setting clear priorities and performance expectations. Collaborate across HR, Legal, EHS, site operations, finance, and business functions to deliver coordinated solutions. Handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism, sound judgment, appropriate escalation, and respect for all parties. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field. At least 7 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in employee relations, labor relations, site HR, or an HR generalist role within the manufacturing or chemical industry. Strong knowledge of Thai labor law, employment regulations, and compliance requirements. Proven experience in employee relations, labor relations, and workforce advisory. Proven ability to handle sensitive workforce issues and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments with both blue-collar and white-collar employees. Experience supporting multiple sites or legal entities is an advantage. Relevant certifications or qualifications required by local regulations. Work location Bangpakong, Chonburi BASF has been present in Thailand for more than 50 years. The company offers a wide range of products and solutions to support almost all the key industries in the country, including Agricultural Solutions, Intermediates and Process Catalysts, Monomers, Petrochemicals, Coatings, Dispersions and Resins, Performance Chemicals, Care Chemicals, Nutrition and Health, and Performance Materials. BASF in Thailand was established in 1966 and maintains its head office in Bangkok. It operates three production sites in Samutprakarn, Chonburi and Rayong, an Automotive Coatings Technical Competence Center, and a Performance Materials Technical Development Center in Samutprakarn. In 2024, BASF posted sales of €531 million to customers in Thailand and had 623 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on .