Manager Human Resources - DC Operations

PURPOSE

Manages the HR business relationship for the Global Functions HR team in the areas of employee relations, performance management, immigration and compensation. Develops and implements HR strategies that enhance and support the business. Partners closely with assigned managers and employees to ensure Global and regional HR programs are implemented and supported thoughtfully and in accordance with adidas policy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES• Establish HR as a trusted business partner and ensure HR initiatives, programs, and policies are fully understood and implemented thoughtfully within the business. • Partners closely with management in structuring and developing their respective teams to maximize performance and employee engagement; at times this includes direct management of global/local restructures, people impact and change/comms initiatives.• Determine training needs of the organization and identify the most appropriate available tool to meet business needs. Coach Managers on talent and succession management and how to best motivate and challenge all members of their teams, (from high performers to under performers) to ensure employee performance, engagement and accountability. • Address employee relations issues as both a management coach and employee advocate. Apply effective mediation and problem-resolution with a solid understanding of company policy and practice. Manages especially high-level or sensitive employee relations matters, such as terminations and investigations.• Support talent identification and provide full cycle recruitment for assigned business area.• Leads multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization including Global HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent to achieve the project's objectives. • Partner closely with assigned business partners to write and evaluate job descriptions. Confirm all positions have been appropriately evaluated using GSMS, are consistent with similar positions in other regions and across LOBs.• Drive and execute the HR responsibilities related to our GBS OWM processes and ensure the accurate organizational setup and data integrity within our SAP systems• Identifies potential areas for improvement in work flow processes. Develops solutions and creates and refines tools for Portland HR. • Other duties as assigned by HR leadership

KEY RELATIONSHIPS • Global HR Functions Teams and other NAM HR team members• Executive leadership within the NAM market and Global headquarters• Employees and managers within assigned client group• HR Services/GBS

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES• Ability to establish a strong rapport and professional credibility with individuals in order to influence at all levels of the organization including and not limited to executives in market and global teams. Strong ability to influence at the Senior Director+ grade level is essential to successful performance.• Ability to objectively coach and deliver constructive and difficult feedback to employees and management on day to day topics as well as complex, difficult, and/or emotional issues.• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner within the HR framework• Must have the ability to learn and possess strong conflict resolution skills• Must possess strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to develop strategies designed to improve the business and see hidden problems.• Ability to perform and deliver against the competencies within the Global HR Functional Success Profiles for the respective grade level• Ability to work independently and prioritize work• Ability to learn and understand database concepts (SAP) • Advanced MS Office Skills• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral• Ability to use exercise sound judgment and effectively use decision making skills.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS• Four-year college or university degree, preferably with emphasis in Human Resource Management or Psychology.• Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training.• Previous HR experience working in a larger, corporate structure, matrixed company environment.• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.

*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

*adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas' 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

*Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance and RSU offering. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

*We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Wilkes Barre, PA.

*Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Manager Human Resources - DC Operations

Brand: adidas

Location: Wilkes-Barre

TEAM: Human Resources

State: PA

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 498047

Date: Sep 7, 2023