Total Rewards Manager, U.S. and Canada

About the role

BASF is looking for a Total Rewards Manager to join its Agricultural Solutions team in Research Triangle Park, NC, working in a hybrid setting. The role leads the development, administration, governance and continuous improvement of compensation programs and processes, including Sales Incentive Plans, and gives strategic guidance to business leaders and HR partners. It also serves as a liaison for Benefits and Mobility initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of compensation structures, salary bands and job grading systems, including job evaluations and market pricing analyses.
• Implement and administer U.S. and Canadian compensation programs in line with business objectives, market trends and corporate governance.
• Design and manage incentive compensation programs such as Sales Incentive Plans, performance-based rewards and recognition programs.
• Manage annual compensation processes, including merit planning, bonus administration and long-term incentive programs.
• Ensure compliance with compensation regulations and laws such as FLSA and EEO.
• Provide compensation expertise, data analysis and strategic advice to HR and senior business leaders.
• Act as liaison for Benefits and Mobility, coordinating with global teams and Centers of Excellence.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Compensation, Total Rewards or a related HR function.
• Experience designing compensation programs, administering them, evaluating jobs and benchmarking markets.
• Demonstrated experience with Benefits and Mobility programs.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification preferred.
• Experience using compensation surveys, benchmarking tools and compensation networks.
• Ability to influence and advise senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, SAP and HRIS (preferred).
• Experience with data, analytics and AI-enabled tools for compensation decisions (preferred).

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Mental health support and family forming benefits.
• Child and elder care discount programs, mentoring and career development.
• Matching gifts program and employee crisis support.