Senior Specialist GBS HR Services

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

 

Act as the subject matter expert and coach the HR Services Workforce Administration & People Services team in delivering high-quality, end-to-end HR operational support. Assist local HR team to launch HR strategies and approach for the respective region.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute and oversee all administrative tasks across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, transfers, promotions, exits, etc.), ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with SLA targets.
  • Build and maintain strong, proactive relationships with regional HR teams, business partners, and global functional teams.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in resolving complex or escalated employee inquiries and operational issues.
  • Identify process risks and implement preventive and corrective actions using data-driven insights.
  • Ensure operational compliance with legal regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.
  • Provide expert input and support for local and global HR projects, including system enhancements, policy changes, and service transitions.
  • Lead and support projects focused on legal compliance, process optimization, and service efficiency.
  • Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

 

Key Relationships:

  • Global Functional Teams
  • Reginal HR Leadership and Business Partners
  • HR Services Vendors

 

Experience/Skill Required:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience guiding teams in a service delivery or shared services environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data accuracy and operational excellence.
  • Demonstrated experience in full employee lifecycle processing and HR operations.
  • Experience leading projects that address legal compliance and process efficiency.
  • Proficiency in HR systems such as SuccessFactors, SAP-HR, and ticketing platforms.
  • Solid understanding of project management principles and experience contributing to cross-functional initiatives.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HR operations or shared services, preferably within a multinational company. Any people management experience will be an advantage.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
  • Strong command of both spoken and written English.

 


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Senior Specialist GBS HR Services

Brand: 
Location:  Dalian
TEAM:  People & Culture
State:  LN
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  534049
Date:  Sep 2, 2025