Senior Manager Talent Partnering, Human Resources

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Drive leadership, talent and organizational development, succession and performance management; implement all leadership and talent development programs, and support business transformation talent needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Japan HR Head to implement, or build where required, talent and leadership development strategy and concepts aligned to market needs and business transformation talent needs.
• Act as Market SPOC for the Global Talent team regarding all talent-related topics.
• Partner closely with HRBPs to support consistent execution excellence of talent programs in all locations.
• Upskill HR teams and business teams on core talent programs and initiatives.
• Co-facilitate workshops and meetings with HR Partners where aligned with the Talent Partner role, including succession and talent initiatives and business transformation.
• Conduct data analysis and identify talent and organizational development needs.
• Build development programs in collaboration with HRBPs, lead the full scope, and ensure effective communication with participants.
• Create content and materials for upskilling sessions and follow-ups to support effective learning transfer.
• Lead key talent projects to support business talent needs, as well as local learning offerings for Japan employees.

Key Relationships

• Japan HR team
• Global Talent team
• Japan business leaders and HIPO talents
• External L&D vendors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Management consulting and business transformation experience.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to partner with HR and leadership teams.
• Cross-functional experience in talent management, leadership and learning, organizational design, and development.
• Commercial awareness, customer focus, and understanding of HR and business strategy and processes.
• Facilitation, partnering, data analysis, program design, execution, and follow-through skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and sell concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to build trustful relationships, manage conflicts, and work collaboratively.
• Proven project management skills with an agile mindset.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University degree or postgraduate degree, preferably focused on Talent Management, HRM, Business, Commerce, or an MBA.
• Minimum 7–8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an international organization and ideally in talent management or development.
• Japanese and English language skills.

Company Culture

adidas fosters an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its culture and talent processes.