Join adidas Europe and shape the future!
For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. At adidas, you are invited to make a global impact as part of a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.
Purpose of the role
As Rewards lead for Italy and South East Europe, you’ll shape competitive and equitable compensation and benefits solutions across eight markets, helping adidas attract, engage and retain talent while supporting sustainable business growth.
What you will do
- Lead the implementation and governance of Rewards programs across Italy and South East Europe, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and local market requirements.
- Partner with HR and business leaders on compensation, benefits, job evaluation, organizational design, recognition and other Rewards topics.
- Manage annual compensation review cycles, salary structures, incentive programs and related planning activities across the region.
- Monitor external market practices and compensation benchmarks, translating data into recommendations on market positioning, competitiveness and pay equity.
- Lead job evaluation activities and support the consistent application of organizational grading frameworks.
- Provide Rewards analytics, reporting and insights to support workforce planning, budgeting and business decision-making.
- Ensure Rewards programs and processes comply with local legislation, internal policies and governance requirements across multiple countries.
- Partner with global teams and HR services to maintain effective Rewards processes, controls and operational standards.
- Advise HR Business Partners, managers and senior leaders on complex Rewards matters, including cross-country employment and market-specific compensation considerations.
- Lead communication, change management and capability-building activities for Rewards initiatives, while identifying opportunities to simplify and improve processes and tools.
Skills you will need
- 6+ years of experience in Rewards, Compensation & Benefits, with previous experience supporting multiple countries within an international matrix organization.
- Hands-on expertise across job evaluation, salary benchmarking, base and variable pay, salary structures and benefits programs.
- Understanding of Rewards governance, pay practices, compliance requirements and European regulatory environments.
- Strong analytical capability and the ability to translate complex data into practical business recommendations.
- Confidence advising and influencing senior stakeholders while balancing employee experience, market competitiveness and commercial priorities.
- Strong project management skills, including annual compensation cycles, Rewards projects, budgeting and workforce planning.
- Strong HR systems and data capability; experience with SAP is preferred.
- Fluent English and strong communication skills; Italian or other European languages are an advantage.
Life at adidas
- Competitive base salary starting from €37.500 gross annually, with the final offer determined by relevant experience, skills and internal equity
- Annual bonus
- Fuel allowance
- Private Life & Health insurance
- Hybrid working model
- Monthly meal allowance
- Employee discount on adidas products
- Premium gym membership discount
- Company laptop & mobile phone
- Free access to learning platform
- Private pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program
adidas fosters an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.