Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

HR Rewards Market Lead for Latin America leading the HR Rewards function for all adidas entities and employees of all countries within Latin American Market. This includes countries with market organizations and countries where the adidas Sourcing organization is of significant relevance. Define and design the Market roadmap and lead the HR Rewards transformation throughout the Market. Within the global HR Rewards frameworks and in close alignment with Global Lead Experts and HR Rewards SPOCs, lead the implementation and communication of global programs in the Market that may need specific local elements. Lead application of local HR Rewards processes, standards, procedures and guidelines. This includes the management and governance of Sales Incentive frameworks, designed in collaboration with the Global Sales Incentive Team. Manage relationships between Strategic HR Business Partners and Global HR Rewards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the HR Rewards function for defined scope, in close cooperation with HR and Business leaders.

• Define, design, and lead the implementation of the Market HR Rewards roadmap to maximize and land global programs, processes & tools whilst creating efficiency opportunities.
• Define and oversee the design, implementation, delivery & execution of local Rewards programs, processes, and tools in alignment with global frameworks and policies.
• Oversee implementation of globally defined policies and procedures.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage the Benefits budget within countries where required.
• Oversee definition and implementation of local policies and guidelines regarding HR Rewards.
• Track issues and exceptions and communicate policy changes/recommendations to the

Global HR Rewards Lead Expert teams and back to the HR community.

• Build and lead operational efficiencies and ensure continuous improvement in the geography.

• Define and oversee the delivery and execution of communication, change management and training activities for local and global HR Rewards programs in the Market.

• Continually evaluate and implement relevant programs, processes and procedures to ensure every employee in one country has the same Rewards experience and every employee worldwide has a comparable Rewards experience.
• Analyze industry insights and leading practices of reference companies in the space of HR Rewards for the Market.
• Build and lead a highly engaged team and provide the platform for long-term, (cross-) functional careers.
• Within Global HR Rewards participate in the planning and development of Global Rewards initiatives and programs, considering HR Business Partners' input and Market perspective.
• Build and maintain the relationship with Global Business Services to ensure all Rewards programs and policies are administered properly.

Key Relationships:

• HR Business Partners
• Senior Business Leaders
• HR Rewards Lead Experts (Exec & Variable Compensation, Sales Compensation, Benefits, CBE, HR Rewards Delivery)
• HR Rewards Market and SPOC teams
• Global Business Services
• HR Talent
• External consultants & project teams
• Employee representative bodies
• Finance

Skills:

• International mind-set and experience in multicultural environments/organizations
• High tolerance for ambiguity and change
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Develop leaders and manage talents
• Fluent English
• High level of affinity to and experience with Business computing solutions, ideally with SAP SuccessFactors
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree in HR, Finance or a related field
• MBA or Advanced degree or certificate (i.e. CEBS, CCP, etc.) preferred
• Min. 8 years’ experience in Human Resources, with specialization in Rewards Management

6+ years of leadership experience