Join adidas Europe and shape the future! For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends.

Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.

At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.

Are you ready to be part of our journey?

Purpose of the role:

Provide HR Leadership and Business Partner service and support to defined support area and ensure that the internal customers receive the expected value from HR.

What you'll do:

• Lead and manage the local HR Management Function to ensure effective value to the organization.
• Build up and maintain a close relationship with internal customers to ensure that business needs are taken into consideration in developing HR initiatives and that HR Standards/Procedures are fully understood and implemented within support area. 
• Recommend, implement and update guidelines and policies in order to ensure relevant HR services and consistent standards of employment in alignment with other HR relevant HR functions and other departments
• Work closely with Line Management in structuring and developing their respective teams (e.g. team line up, regular HR fitness check) and support agreed action plans.
• Manage recruitment process of managerial and non-managerial positions (Aligning with Line Manager on recruitment, preparing and placing ads and/or giving order to and managing recruitment agencies, pre-selecting applications, conducting interviews, negotiating contracts etc.) according to defined standards. Initiate and undertake short and midterm Personnel Marketing activities to attract the right candidates.
• Support Performance Management including low performance management and disciplinary measures in alignment with store managers and line managers
• Ensure proper handling of respective administration tasks
• Manage personnel planning, annual salary rounds and promotions/salary adjustments for defined areas in accordance with GSMS-process
• Support the implementation of Personnel & Management Development tools and concepts (such as Talent Management and Succession Planning initiatives). This also incorporates liaison with Line Management and employees in regard to Fit for Today and tailor-made training activities.
• Ensure proper updates of SAP modules (e.g. Org Management, Recruitment) and HR reports (applicants, open positions, entry/exit, etc) on a regular basis
• Take ownership for HR projects (e.g. Global Salary Management System, Performance Evaluation Process) and at least 1 key initiative in alignment with the Business Plan
• Ensure top – and low performers are identified and initiate/execute action

Skills you'll need:

• Well-organized, a self-starter with enthusiasm and initiative
• Customer-oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A good team player with supervisory and management skills
• Good organization and problem-solving skills
• Good MS-office skills, SAP experience is a plus
• Good Labor Law knowledge

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent (preferably main subject Personnel Management)
• Internship or study abroad is preferred
• Minimum of 5  years progressive work experience in the field of HR; preferably in an international organization
• Project management experience preferable
• English fluent (written and oral)
• MS-Office skills, SAP experience is a plus

Life at adidas:

• Annual bonus
• Meal Voucher
• Gym and Sports opportunities
• Free access to self-learning platform
• Employee Assistance Program (personal counselling)
• Hybrid working model