Now hiring! Head of HR, Agricultural Solutions Canada

Calgary, Alberta. (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Head of HR to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Calgary, Alberta.

Come create chemistry with us!

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility.

We are seeking a strategic and business-focused Human Resources leader to serve as HR Head, Canada for our Agricultural Solutions business.

Reporting operationally to the Global Head of Human Resources, Agricultural Solutions and administratively to the Head of Agricultural Solutions Canada, you will lead the people agenda for Canada while helping shape and advance the broader global HR strategy.

As a member of both the Canadian Leadership Team and the Global Human Resources Leadership Team, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and act as a key link between global strategy and local execution. In this role, you will ensure Canadian business, workforce, and regulatory considerations are represented within a global organization while driving enterprise HR priorities across Canada.

As a Head of HR, Agricultural Solutions Canada, you create chemistry by...

• Leading the Human Resources strategy and agenda for BASF Agricultural Solutions Canada.
• Partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Translating global HR strategies and priorities into effective solutions that support Canadian business objectives while balancing local needs and enterprise priorities.
• Representing Canadian business and workforce perspectives in global HR discussions and decision-making processes.
• Providing strategic counsel and coaching to leaders on organizational design, employee relations, culture, performance management, and change initiatives.
• Leading complex employee relations matters, organizational changes, and business transformation initiatives across Canada.
• Ensuring compliance with Canadian employment legislation, labor standards, human rights requirements, privacy regulations, and BASF policies.
• Delivering Human Resources programs and services through collaboration with global Centers of Expertise, shared service organizations, external providers, and business leaders.
• Fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture that supports employee engagement and business success.

If you have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in senior HR leadership roles.
• Broad Human Resources leadership experience across talent management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee relations, change management, leadership development, and succession planning. 
• Strong knowledge of Canadian employment legislation and Human Resources practices.
• Experience operating within a complex, matrixed, multinational organization.
• Proven success partnering with executive and senior leadership teams to drive business and talent outcomes.
• Experience working across multiple geographies, cultures, and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated success leading organizational change, transformation, integration, or restructuring initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, influencing, coaching, and relationship-building skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
• Experience serving on both business leadership teams and HR leadership teams.
• Experience within agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, chemical, industrial, or other complex operational environments

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. you@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you – the whole you – in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2025 as one of Canada's Top Employers for eleventh consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the twelfth year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

BASF is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can be their authentic selves. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, religion/creed, sex/pregnancy, marital status, family status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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