Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Within the HR/Payroll organization, manage and support the analysis, planning and execution of HR and Payroll system implementations and enhancements throughout adidas. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support HR/Payroll system implementations and enhancements globally, in alignment with Tech
• Analyze new HR system demand, change and enhancement requests
• Manage HR system requirements gathering, testing activities, business sign-off and quality assurance procedures and standards
• Manage and drive implementation of releases and change requests for existing HR systems, in alignment with Tech
• Perform and manage configuration on SAP Payroll
• Validate that HR system implementations and enhancements are compliant with global data model and maintenance guidelines, as well as with data privacy regulations
• Provide expert guidance on SAP HCM Modules, including but not limited to Payroll
• Create and update user manuals, training materials and other documentation to support the implementation and usage of new HR systems and tools
• Validate that new HR system solutions and data feeds do not interfere with nor have negative impact on other processes and tools globally
• Support integration of new HR system solutions into the global HR system support model and change management procedures
• Actively participate in regular feedback sessions, information and knowledge exchange within global HR Solutions network as well as with external parties
• Working with the key business stakeholder, vendors and other teams to gather requirements and build consensus to deliver SAP Payroll solutions.
• Maintain sound business relationships between HR and Tech

Key Relationships:

• HR Business Partners
• HR Rewards and Talent Partners
• HR Experts
• HR Services
• Tech Competence Center Leads and team members
• Works Council
• Group Data Protection Officer
• Legal
• Internal and Corporate Communication
• External consultants and service providers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High level of affinity to and experience with business computing solutions, ideally with SAP HCM and SuccessFactors (EC & ECP)
• Team player mentality and ability to work with and through others
• Analytical, target-oriented work style
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to influence others and move towards a common vision or goal
• International mindset; experience as part of a geographically and culturally diverse team

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree or equivalent (MBA, Diploma, BA, etc.)
• 7 years of work experience within the field of HR systems, ideally within an international matrix organization
• Project management experience
• Excellent command of English
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications
• Must have minimum experience of 3+ years with SAP Payroll implementations