Project Lead Global Employee Share Program (m/f/d)

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WELCOME TO BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming#TheBiggestJobOnEarth#AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions! WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: Build Your Career on Our Standalone Transformation ). In your new role, you support the design and implementation of a global employee share program, working with stakeholders across HR, Legal, Tax, Finance, Payroll, and external service providers to establish a compliant and scalable framework. You coordinate the rollout of the program across multiple countries, manage country-specific requirements, and ensure alignment with regulatory, tax, labor law, and securities-related obligations. Your expertise is in demand when defining governance standards, enrollment processes, participant communications, reporting requirements, and operational procedures to ensure a consistent employee experience worldwide. Furthermore, you manage relationships with external brokers, plan administrators, and other vendors while monitoring program performance, compliance, participation rates, and operational risks. Right in the heart of things! Following the initial implementation phase, you oversee the ongoing administration and continuous improvement of the global employee share program and support future enhancements as the organization grows. WHAT YOU OFFER successfully completed university degree in business administration, finance, human resources, law, economics, or a comparable field several years of professional experience in equity programs, compensation and benefits, payroll governance, finance operations, in a comparable international environment strong knowledge of employee share plans, incentive programs, governance processes, compliance requirements, and project management in a multinational organization excellent English skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint strong stakeholder management and communication skills combined with analytical thinking, attention to detail, intercultural competence, and a solution-oriented mindset proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies WHAT WE OFFER Responsibility within a leading international agricultural company. Working in a fully international global environment with continuous exchange with colleagues across Agricultural Solutions worldwide. Opportunity to contribute to a robust and future-oriented governance environment. A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility. A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing are always our top priority. A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation. HOW TO REACH US Isabel Maisack () will be happy to answer your questions for this position. ABOUT US Find out more about BASF Agricultural Solutions here. Diversity is our greatest strength! Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.