Manager HR (Commercial)

Purpose:

To support a people eco system around moments that matter – delivering value at every touchpoint and provide HR service and support to defined business area. Supports local HR projects and initiatives.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Key contact of managers and employee base and consults on policies and procedures.
  • Supports employees in all people related topics, coach junior line managers to be empowered around people, engagement and performance topics and decisions.
  • Support and execute the People Strategy in a defined area.
  • Support Change Management plans and execution of new Org Design set up.
  • Support the sourcing of solutions to build skills and capabilities in partnership with expert communities, operationalize the workforce planning process.
  • Input and monitor dashboard and analytic trends.
  • Deliver into the talent pipeline buildup of respective support function.
  • Ensure our people products and processes are executed and adapt communication for customer base.
  • Quickly respond to complaints, questions, needs from line managers and employees.
  • Support leaders/managers in their people R&R, appraisals, grievance, absence, Planning, TA, briefings, development and training.
  • Take up ownership for HR projects/initiatives in support of furthering the business and people goals.
  • Take up ad hoc tasks as assigned.

 

 

Key Relationships:

  • Business Key Stakeholders
  • HR counterparts in Global and Markets
  • Rewards and Talent teams
  • GBS H2R
  • Finance controllers

 

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • HR Capabilities: Individual and collective labor law. HR Subject Matter Expert, use of HR metrics, maintains external perspective, anticipating people trends, basic employee relations
  • Business Capabilities: Commercial awareness, customer focus, basic understanding of business its value chain and key processes
  • Consulting Capabilities: Basic consulting and counselling capabilities. Ability to deliver and support the selling of HR solutions to the business
  • Mature, well-organized, a self-starter with enthusiasm and initiative
  • Customer oriented, approachable and strong interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A good team player
  • Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
  • Curious and fast learner
  • Good Labor Law knowledge

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

  • University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Minimum 5 years solid working experience in HR field with experience as HR business partner
  • (preferably in an international organization and in a regional capacity)
  • English and Mandarin fluent (written and oral)


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:  Manager HR (Commercial)

Brand: 
Location:  Shanghai
TEAM:  People & Culture
State:  SH
Country/Region:  CN
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  540926
Date:  Mar 12, 2026