Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Act as a strategic partner and advisor to leaders in the location in all relevant HR matters. Manage location HR Plan aligned with Cluster HR priorities. Lead the HR team in Pacific Cluster (Australia & New Zealand) to deliver exceptional HR support, foster an inclusive workplace culture and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Take active part in the design/execution of the HR support area’s strategic business plan and manage the HR plan aligned with these plans.
Execute Cluster People and Culture Strategy & Priorities across defined geographic areas.
Collaborate with senior leadership to provide strategic guidance on talent/ team/ organizational development & partner up with relevant parties to bring these to life.
Implement HR strategies and initiatives to drive employee engagement, talent development, and organizational success.
Work closely with Regional and Cluster HR teams and the HR CoE functions to ensure all key activities and processes are fully aligned with needs and priorities.
Ensure harmonized implementation of people related core processes and key initiatives in defined geographic areas.
Maintain a high level of communication with line managers and contribute to strategic workforce and organization planning, team engagement and development. Actively support business initiatives and business needs with effective People measures and promote positive employee engagement.
Act as a liaison between business units and the HR function, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
Drive development initiatives, in close co-ordination with talent partners, in the areas of training, career and succession planning as well as leadership development efforts.
Address and resolve complex employee relations issues in collaboration with relevant global and regional teams, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring adherence to company policies and legal requirements.
Support the business on HR budget planning in his/her responsibility area.
Track key HR metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and initiatives.
Lead Cluster level HR projects and initiatives.
Ensure high employee engagement at every level in his/her team through effective motivation, coaching, training and development initiatives.

Key Relationships:

Relevant Business partners
Local Senior Leadership Team & leaders
HR Reward and Talent teams (including TA)
Finance
Legal & Compliance
Internal Audit

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strategic thinker with confidence and speed in execution
Act as Trusted Advisor to the business
Excellent leadership and management skills of HR teams
A strong and dedicated understanding of the business and customers’ needs
Experience in managing complex mid to large size projects within HR
Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills to all employees including senior management
Strong understanding of HR operations and the ability to lead teams to execute HR basics flawlessly
Demonstrated capability building and facilitation skills to all employees including senior management

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate or Post-Graduate with specialization in Human Resource with 15+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources Management of multinational company with experience in HR Management, Rewards and/or Development
Proven strategic HR business partner, who supported business partners and contributed to the further development of standard/global HR tools and programs
Experience in handling complicated employee relations issues including union drives/organizing attempts, discrimination claims, sexual harassment investigations and downsizing.
Experience in leading HR team on acquisition/divestiture and integration of a new organization is a plus.
Knowledge of local labour law regulations required

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 harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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