Manager – Human Resources

BASF Human Resources Services (GB-HR) is seeking for the qualified candidate to fill the vacant positions in Thailand as follows:

Manager – Human Resources

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, Laws, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Site HR, or HR Generalist roles manufacturing or chemical industry.
• Good understanding of Thai labor law, employment regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in employee relations, labor relations, and workforce advisory.
• Experience managing sensitive workforce matters and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments with both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
• Experience supporting multiple sites or legal entities is preferred.
• Relevant certifications or qualifications as required by local regulations.

Work location

• Bangpakong, Chonburi

Alternatively, you may submit your application to [email protected]

For more information about the Global Business Services division, please refer to BASF business segments page: www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/organization/business-segments.html