adidas

Specialist People Services (German Speaker)

adidas

Porto, Portugal

Job Type Full-time
Experience 3+ years
Posted 3 weeks 5 days ago
3+ years Level

Purpose and overall relevance for the organisation

Within the framework of HR Services, adidas provides excellent services and business competence regarding HR Services-related processes. This role supports that goal through professional business partnering and the continuous enhancement of efficient, value-adding services.

Key responsibilities

  • Perform general administration within the HR Services team for defined processes, tools, and programmes at European and partially global level.
  • Act as a contact person for the HR community and relevant stakeholders regarding HR Services issues.
  • Handle standard inquiries and provide support through ticket service or by phone when required.
  • Execute assigned tasks and issues in a timely manner according to defined processes, timetables, and service levels, in compliance with tariff and works agreements.
  • Support and administer digitalisation within HR Services.
  • Administer procurement, invoicing, financial processes, and reporting, including recharging where required.
  • Support the preparation of data and system audits and execute them accordingly.
  • Provide consistent information to employees on HR Services topics according to the process and knowledge database.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR Services procedures, processes, systems, and documentation.
  • Ensure correct execution of laws and regulations regarding employee master data and organisational data.
  • Suggest modifications to systems and processes to ensure correct execution and compliance with company policies.
  • Provide input for user manuals, process mappings, and communications concerning standards, procedures, and processes.
  • Participate regularly in workshops and meetings held by subject matter experts within HR Services.

Key relationships

  • HR Services teams
  • HR Experts
  • HR Partners
  • Employees
  • External authorities, consultants, and suppliers

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Good affinity with and experience using business computing solutions, ideally SAP HR.
  • Very good analytical skills and a detail-oriented work style.
  • Team-player mentality.
  • Strong customer focus and service-minded approach.
  • International mindset and initial experience working in a geographically and culturally diverse team.
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and complete tasks according to importance.
  • Good understanding of legal and tariff regulations.

Minimum qualifications

  • University degree or commercial education.
  • Three or more years of relevant work experience in a multinational environment, preferably within HR.
  • Very good command of English and German.
  • Experience with business computing solutions, ideally SAP HR.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • Fully qualified or trained in the job, with deep knowledge of an HR shared-services setup.

About adidas

At adidas, employees are encouraged to demonstrate courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its culture and talent processes.

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