HR Business Partner

Purpose

Manages the HR business relationship with the US DC Network in the areas of employee relations, performance and talent management, and compensation. Develops and implements HR strategies that enhance and support the business. Partners closely with assigned managers and employees to ensure global, regional, market and network 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 DC Network 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 consult on full cycle recruitment for the DC Network, in particular high-volume recruiting needs and trends.
• Leads multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization including Global HR, Talent Acquisition, 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 job grading and mapping tools, are consistent with similar positions in other regions and across LOBs.
• Drive and execute the HR responsibilities to ensure the accurate organizational setup and data integrity within our SAP systems
• Identifies potential areas for improvement in workflow processes. Develops solutions and creates and refines tools.
• Other duties as assigned by HR leadership

Key Relationships

• Global HR Functions Teams and other NAM and global HR team members
• Leadership within the NAM market
• Employees and managers within the DC Network and assigned client group
• NAM Legal
• GBS HR Services

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. Strong ability to influence at the 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 work independently and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – includes understanding of cultural differences, nuances and working effectively across borders with the ability to connect with all levels of the organization

• Comfortable operating under high workload, navigating through gray areas and juggling competing priorities
• Advanced MS Office Skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively use decision making skills
• Ability to make complex and difficult people decisions that will have a major effect on success of business
• Must possess strong mental stamina to remain positive and approachable during times of stress
• Ability to be able to interact comfortably with a diverse range on individuals and personalities
• Strong employee relations and investigative capabilities to resolve and mediate conflict

• At adidas we offer a hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. However, this role directly supports our Distribution Center floor operations, which may require an alternative remote workday to ensure consistent coverage and support. Additionally, this role involves a high level of collaboration and may require the incumbent to be on-site for the full work week. The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC.

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.
• We welcome an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree

• 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

• At adidas we offer a hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. However, this role directly supports our Distribution Center floor operations, which may require an alternative remote workday to ensure consistent coverage and support. Additionally, this role involves a high level of collaboration and may require the incumbent to be on-site for the full work week. The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC.

• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
• adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.