People Analytics & Controlling Specialist (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 global unit People Data, Analytics and Digital Solutions we focus on leveraging data to optimize HR processes, enhance decision-making, ensure compliance and drive strategic initiatives. We implement digital solutions to streamline operations, automate tasks, and enhance overall productivity.

• In your new position, you are responsible for analyzing HR data to identify trends, patterns, and optimization opportunities that drive business decisions.
• Together with your colleagues, you set up and manage structures for functional budget planning and reporting to ensure transparent resource allocation.
• You develop, maintain, and enhance HR reports, dashboards and self‑service analytics tools to provide actionable insights.
• Furthermore, you partner with HR Business Partners, leadership, finance and controlling to define key business questions and deliver data‑driven solutions.
• In addition, you optimize and standardize tools, processes and reporting frameworks, ensure data integrity and continuously improve data governance in collaboration with IT and HR Operations.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• university degree in economics, business administration or a comparable field of study
• minimum 3–4 years of professional experience in HR analytics, controlling or a comparable area
• strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and practical experience with reporting and dashboarding concepts
• fluent German and English skills and experience with SAP, Power BI and BW desirable but not mandatory
• team‑oriented mindset, strong independent working style and good communication skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• We offer an attractive salary with lucrative individual benefits such as performance-related bonuses or a share program. Company-funded supplementary health insurance, accident insurance under certain conditions, and an attractive pension plan offer comprehensive coverage.
• We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.
• As a founding member of the Diversity Charter, BASF stands for diversity – we are proud of our Coatings employee networks WomenInCoatings, ColorPride@EC and CultiConnect.
• The feedback culture is firmly integrated into our corporate culture, e.g. through regular employee surveys and management feedback.
• At our location in Münster, we have our own fitness studio “Freizeit” with a 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.

HOW TO REACH US

• Corinna Granterath (Talent Acquisition), corinna.granterath@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-59302 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online (technical questions cannot be answered in this appointment)
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

Learn more about BASF Coatings GmbH at https://www.basf-coatings.com/global/en.html

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.