adidas

Team Lead GBS HR System Support & Learning

adidas

Porto, Portugal

Job Type Full-time
Experience Senior
Posted 3 weeks 4 days ago
Senior Level

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

The Team Lead GBS HR Services - HR Systems Support & Learning is responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership and delivery of HR Systems Support and Learning Operations services within the GBS HR Services organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager HR Services, this role ensures high-quality, compliant, and timely execution of HR systems support and learning activities while fostering a strong performance culture within the team.

The role enables a seamless employee experience through effective management of HR technologies, learning platforms, and operational processes, acting as a key partner to HR, TECH, IT, Global Process Owners, and Project Teams.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery & Case Management

  • Ensure end-to-end delivery of HR Systems Support and Learning Operations services in line with global standards, SLAs, and operational objectives.
  • Monitor service quality, workload distribution, ticket queues, resource allocation, and operational priorities.
  • Act as the first-level escalation point for complex operational, learning, and systems-related issues.
  • Drive timely resolution of incidents, requests, and service challenges while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure accurate case management, process documentation, knowledge management, and adherence to operating procedures.
  • Prepare and communicate operational performance updates, service metrics, and improvement plans.

People Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, coach, and develop HR Systems Support and Learning Specialists and Senior Specialists.
  • Promote engagement, accountability, wellbeing, inclusion, quality, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
  • Set performance goals, priorities, and KPIs aligned with HR Services objectives.
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching conversations, and development planning.
  • Drive onboarding, cross-training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Support workforce planning, recruitment, and succession planning.

Stakeholder & Business Partnership

  • Act as the primary operational interface for HR Services, HR Business Partners, HR TECH teams, Global Learning teams, and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Global Process Owners to align with global standards, governance, and service expectations.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and escalation point for operational and system-related topics.
  • Support cross-functional projects, system implementations, transitions, and transformation initiatives.

Compliance, Risk & Audit Readiness

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, governance frameworks, data protection requirements, and internal controls.
  • Maintain data accuracy and system integrity across supported platforms.
  • Monitor completion rates and compliance requirements for mandatory training programs.
  • Identify operational risks, control gaps, and data quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support internal and external audits with documentation and timely responses.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and drive process improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.
  • Implement and sustain Lean methodologies, including Daily Management and Structured Problem Solving.
  • Promote digital HR solutions, AI-enabled capabilities, workflow automation, and employee self-service tools.
  • Analyze performance trends, service metrics, and customer feedback to identify improvements.
  • Use operational insights and reporting to support decision-making and capacity planning.

Key Relationships

HR Services & Payroll; HR Business Partners; Global Learning Team; HR TECH; IT Teams; Global Process Owners; Project & Transformation Teams; Internal Controls & Compliance; Delivery Excellence Teams; External Vendors and Technology Providers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities in a service-driven environment.
  • Strong understanding of Shared Services operations, including SLA management, KPI monitoring, and operational governance.
  • Experience with HR technologies and learning platforms, preferably SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HR, LMS, and related employee service solutions.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills focused on data quality and process excellence.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills in a global, cross-functional environment.
  • Customer-centric and continuous improvement mindset, with experience supporting digital, automation, and transformation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, Management, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, HR Systems, Learning Operations, Shared Services, or Business Services.
  • Strong background in people management and operational leadership.

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