Manager HR (pooling) (m/f/d)

Purpose

To support a people ecosystem around moments that matter by delivering value at every touchpoint and providing HR service and support to a defined business area. Supports local HR projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact for managers and employees and consult on policies and procedures.
• Support employees in people-related topics and coach junior line managers on engagement and performance matters.
• Support and execute the People Strategy in a defined area.
• Support change management plans and new organizational design implementation.
• Source solutions to build skills and capabilities with expert communities and operationalize workforce planning.
• Monitor dashboards and analytics trends and contribute to talent pipeline development.
• Ensure people products and processes are executed and communication is adapted for the customer base.
• Respond to complaints, questions and needs from line managers and employees.
• Support leaders and managers with people-related responsibilities, including appraisals, grievances, absence, health and safety, planning, talent acquisition, development and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of individual and collective labor law, German Works Councils, HR metrics and employee relations.
• Commercial awareness, customer focus and understanding of business value chains and processes.
• Basic consulting and counseling capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Confident, creative, collaborative, mature, well-organized and proactive.
• Fluent English required; German is a plus.

Education and Experience

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Personnel Management.
• Three to five years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an international organization.
• Internship or study abroad experience.

Culture

adidas fosters an inclusive culture built around courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity and respect, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.