Manager HR - HR Brands (m/f/d)

Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.
*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
In this position you support the people eco system around moments that matter – delivering value at every touchpoint and provide HR service and support to defined business area within Global Brands. You support local HR projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Key contact of managers and employee base and consults on policies and procedures
• Supports employees in all people related topics, coach junior line managers to be empowered around people, engagement and performance topics and decisions
• Support and execute the People Strategy in a defined area
• Support Change Management plans and execution of new Org Design set up
• Support the sourcing of solutions to build skills and capabilities in partnership with expert communities, operationalize the workforce planning process
• Input and monitor dashboard and analytic trends
• Deliver into the talent pipeline buildup of respective support function
• Ensure our people products and processes are executed and adapt communication for customer base
• Quickly respond to complaints, questions, needs from line managers and employees.
• Support leaders/managers in their people R&R, appraisals, grievance, absence, H&S, Planning, TA, briefings, development and training

Key Relationships

• Global Brands Employees & Line Managers of support organization
• HR Global Brands team members, locally, regionally and globally
• HR Community
• Talent and Rewards Partners and Experts
• Recruiters
• Finance
• Works Council
• HR Services
• Talents in area of responsibility- M3 and below

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• HR Capabilities: Individual and collective labor law. HR Subject Matter Expert, use of HR metrics, maintains external perspective, anticipating people trends, basic employee relations
• Business Capabilities: Commercial awareness, customer focus, basic understanding of business its value chain and key processes
• Consulting Capabilities: Basic consulting and counselling capabilities. Ability to deliver and support the selling of HR solutions to the business
• A good team player
• Gives support and high-level HR service, challenges, listens and understands needs and provides solutions. Customer oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal skills
• Mature, well-organized, a self-starter with enthusiasm and initiative Confident, creative and collaborative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, presentations skills
• Brings in new ideas and tries out new methods
• Is open to new approaches and supports change
• Shows understanding of the overall strategy and the relevance for tasks
• Provides logical, compelling arguments and reasons for own ideas and recommendations

Requisite Education and Experience

• University degree or equivalent (preferably main subject Personnel Management)
• Minimum of 3-5 years progressive work experience in the field of HR (preferably in an international organization)
• Internship or study abroad
• English fluent (written and oral)