KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Global HR Functions Teams and other NAM HR team members
• Executive leadership within the NAM market and Global headquarters
• Employees and managers within assigned client group
• HR Services/GBS

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to establish a strong rapport and professional credibility with individuals in order to influence at all levels of the organization including and not limited to executives in market and global teams. Strong ability to influence at the Senior Director+ grade level is essential to successful performance.
• Ability to objectively coach and deliver constructive and difficult feedback to employees and management on day-to-day topics as well as complex, difficult, and/or emotional issues.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner within the HR framework
• Must have the ability to learn and possess strong conflict resolution skills
• Must possess strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to develop strategies designed to improve the business and see hidden problems.
• Ability to perform and deliver against the competencies within the Global HR Functional Success Profiles for the respective grade level
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to learn and understand database concepts (SAP)
• Advanced MS Office Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively use decision making skills.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year college or university degree, preferably with emphasis in Human Resource Management or Psychology.
• Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Previous HR experience working in a larger, corporate structure, matrixed company environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.
  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.
  adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
  Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
  At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which provides the flexibility to work remotely Fridays each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration, concentration or in-person presentation, in-office attendance is expected.
  Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

PURPOSE

Manages the HR business relationship for the Global Functions HR team in the areas of employee relations, performance management, immigration and compensation. Develops and implements HR strategies that enhance and support the business. Partners closely with assigned managers and employees to ensure Global and regional HR programs are implemented and supported thoughtfully and in accordance with adidas policy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish HR as a trusted business partner and ensure HR initiatives, programs, and policies are fully understood and implemented thoughtfully within the business.
• Partners closely with management in structuring and developing their respective teams to maximize performance and employee engagement; at times this includes direct management of global/local restructures, people impact and change/comms initiatives.
• Determine training needs of the organization and identify the most appropriate available tool to meet business needs. Coach Managers on talent and succession management and how to best motivate and challenge all members of their teams, (from high performers to under performers) to ensure employee performance, engagement and accountability.
• Address employee relations issues as both a management coach and employee advocate. Apply effective mediation and problem-resolution with a solid understanding of company policy and practice. Manages especially high-level or sensitive employee relations matters, such as terminations and investigations.
• Support talent identification and provide full cycle recruitment for assigned business area.
• Leads multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization including Global HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Partner closely with assigned business partners to write and evaluate job descriptions. Confirm all positions have been appropriately evaluated using GSMS, are consistent with similar positions in other regions and across LOBs.
• Drive and execute the HR responsibilities related to our GBS OWM processes and ensure the accurate organizational setup and data integrity within our SAP systems
• Identifies potential areas for improvement in work flow processes. Develops solutions and creates and refines tools for Portland HR.
• Other duties as assigned by HR leadership