Manager Human Resources - Distribution Center

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

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.