Employee Relations Advisor

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Job Title: Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Freeport, TX, Southwest United States, USA

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! Employee Relations Advisor

Freeport (Onsite)

We are looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team in Freeport.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF Freeport, Texas Site, is seeking an Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team in a large, fast-paced matrixed manufacturing environment. The ER Advisor will serve as a trusted partner to employees, frontline leaders, and HR colleagues, supporting fair, consistent and legally compliant employee relations practices across multiple functions and reporting lines. This role is critical in fostering a positive work environment, reducing risk, and supporting our high-performance culture.

As a Employee Relations Advisor, you create chemistry by...

Providing day-to-day guidance to managers and employees on performance management, conduct, attendance and conflict resolution.
Investigating and resolve employee concerns and complaints in a timely, thorough, and impartial manner.
Documenting and tracking employee relations issues, actions and outcomes in alignment with internal policies and legal requirements.
Managing complex cases involving disciplinary actions and policy violations with professionalism and confidentiality.
Ensuring adherence to labor laws, company policies, and corporate standards.
Partnering with Legal, Ethics/Compliance and EHS teams as needed to mitigate risk and resolve complex issues.
Partnering with the HR Business Partners to coach leaders on effective employee management and conflict resolution strategies.
Supporting the Workforce Development Team and HR Business Partners with training initiatives focused on respectful workplace behavior and performance excellence.
Maintaining accurate case records and support internal audits and reporting requirements.
Building strong relationships with site leadership, HR Business Partners and centralized organizations.
Navigating complex reporting structures and influence without authority to drive positive outcomes.

If you...

Have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related field.
Hold 8 years of progressive HR/Employee Relations experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly complex environment.
Possess strong knowledge of U.S. labor and employment law (or applicable local law).
Have proven experience handling investigations, policy enforcement, and employee conflict resolution.
Hold excellent communication, mediation, and problem-solving skills.
Possess the ability to manage sensitive situations, with discretion, empathy, and confidence.
Have experience working in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and reporting lines.
Hold comfort in working in the plant and in office settings.
Possess working knowledge of SAP, data analytics systems, and other HRIS platforms.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Post Date: 05/31/25