Assistant Hr Manager - Dc Operations

PURPOSE
Supports the HR Team for Global Functions in providing professional level HR support to the Global Functions Line of Business (LOB) in the areas of employee relations, performance management, and compensation. Partners closely with assigned managers and employees to ensure HR programs and strategies are implemented and supported thoughtfully and in accordance with adidas policies.
Key Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned by HR Leadership.
• Establish HR as a trusted business partner and ensure HR initiatives, programs, and policies are fully understood and implemented thoughtfully within the LOB.
• Identifies potential areas for improvement in workflow processes and proactively develops solutions to improve them for the HR organization.
• Support talent identification and may assist line management and TA in interviews and selection process for respective management levels. Participate as team member on multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization including Global HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Development and Training to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Conduct corporate New Hire Orientation (NEO) as needed.
• Partner closely with assigned LOB and Rewards to write and evaluate job descriptions. Confirm all positions have been appropriately evaluated using Global Salaried Management System (GSMS), are consistent with similar positions in other regions and across LOBs.
• Work closely with HR Services to confirm SAP is up to date regarding employee personnel data and organizational structure changes. Provide feedback to HR Services for SAP data entry and report generation.
• Assist and coach employees to help them navigate job issues, career development and answer general questions regarding HR programs and policies.
• May assist in the execution of the HR responsibilities related to our GBS OWM processes to ensure accurate organizational set up and data integrity within our SAP systems.
• 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. May assist with and provide input into especially high-level or sensitive employee relations matters, such as terminations and investigations.
• Assists Sr/HR Managers in structuring and developing their respective teams to maximize performance and employee engagement. Coach managers on talent 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.
• Consult with LOB on compensation issues and provide guidance to confirm internal equity and appropriateness of the action.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Legal
• Line Management
• NAM HR
• HR Services

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to offer solutions, provide advice and drive resolution on people related matters.
• Knowledge and familiarity of local, state and federal employment law.
• Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a productive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• HRIS experience, SAP a plus.
• Customer oriented, approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to objectively coach and deliver constructive and difficult messages to employees and management on day-to-day topics as well as moderate complexity, difficult, and emotional issues.
• Must have the ability to learn and possess strong conflict management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner within the HR framework.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish a strong rapport and professional credibility with management and employees.
• Ability to present HR information to large groups (announcements, huddles, NEO’s, etc.)
• Ability to perform and deliver against the competencies within the Global HR Functional Success Profiles for the respective grade level.

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years’ generalist HR, recruitment experience and/or training recommended.
• Four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in human resource management or psychology preferred.
• 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.
• Employment at adidas is contingent upon providing COVID-19 vaccination status, although adidas will permit you to begin employment prior to submitting this information. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English
• 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 Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.