Labor Law & HR Specialist
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:
The Labor Law & HR Specialist supports the organization at the intersection of Labor Law and Business Partnering, ensuring compliant, consistent and people‑focused HR practices.
The role combines a strong labor law foundation with a multidisciplinary HR scope, supporting HRBPs in day‑to‑day people matters, employee relations, and HR processes, while ensuring full compliance with current labor legislation.
This position is intended for a professional with a background in labor law, a genuine interest in people and HR topics, and a learning‑oriented mindset. The role requires flexibility, proactivity and strong motivation to develop and grow within a broad, hands‑on HRBP environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as a key support to HRBPs on labor law and employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, sanctions, terminations and responses to labor‑related claims or demands.
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Ensure compliance with current labor legislation across all HR processes, advising risks and required actions.
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Monitor labor law developments and provide summaries, insights and practical recommendations to support informed and compliant decision‑making.
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Maintain and continuously improve standard templates and documentation, providing clear, practical and risk‑aware guidance to internal stakeholders.
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Provide support in matters related to Works Council, including preparation of documentation for information, consultation, negotiation processes, and participation in commissions and joint working groups.
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Support a variety of HRBP‑related activities, contributing to a multidisciplinary and collaborative HR function.
KPIs:
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Accuracy and quality of labor‑law related documentation.
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Timely and compliant handling of HR legal queries and cases.
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Reduction of legal risk and escalation issues through proactive support.
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Stakeholder satisfaction (HR, Legal, business partners).
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Adherence to internal policies, processes, and legal standards.
Key Relationships:
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HR Business Partners
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Local GBS teams
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Business stakeholders (as needed, via HR)
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Cross-functional HR project teams
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Works Council members
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Solid understanding of labor/employment law principles.
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Ability to translate legal concepts into practical HR guidance.
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Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
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Good judgment and ability to assess legal and employee relations risks.
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Clear and structured communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment.
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Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple topics in parallel.
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Professional discretion and confidentiality.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
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University degree in Law
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3 years of experience in labor/employment law, gained either in a law firm or within a multinational company.
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Experience working with or closely alongside HR teams is a plus, but not mandatory.
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Advanced knowledge of local labor legislation.
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Fluency in English; local language proficiency required.
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Digital and AI literacy, including the ability to use AI‑enabled tools (e.g. Copilot, legal/HR digital solutions) to support research, documentation, summarization of legal updates and process efficiency, with a strong focus on data privacy, confidentiality and ethical use.
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.
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