Purpose: The Manager – HRBP serves as a key partner to the assigned function areas, working in close alignment with the HR Director who leads HR business partnering for the same business scope. This role focuses on translating HR strategy into execution, managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, and ensuring the effective implementation of people initiatives to deliver a seamless and high-quality employee experience across key moments that matter. Acting as an operational and tactical extension of the HR Director, the role bridges strategy and execution while maintaining close proximity to business needs. The position also plays a critical role in connecting corporate HR with Distribution Center (DC) HR operations, ensuring consistent communication, alignment, and delivery of HR core process. Key Responsibilities: HR Business Partnership (Execution-Focused) <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Partner directly with leaders across assigned function areas at operational and mid-management levels</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support the HR Director in executing HR strategies tailored to assigned functions</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Translate business priorities into actionable HR plans, ensuring timely and practical implementation</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide day-to-day HR advisory aligned with business needs</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coach and upskill line managers to effectively lead teams in performance management, engagement, and people decision-making.</li> </ul> End-to-End Employee Lifecycle Management <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure a consistent and high-quality employee experience by managing and overseeing employee lifecycle activities, including: </li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Hiring and onboarding</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Performance management</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Talent development and retention</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Employee relations and offboarding</li> </ul> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive strong adoption of business and leadership decisions across the assigned areas</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Translate HR policies and decisions into clear, actionable guidance for execution</li> </ul> GBS Interface & HR Operations Delivery <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Act as the primary interface with Global Business Services (GBS) for HR operations</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide clear direction, requirements, and priorities to GBS teams</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant HR service delivery</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Monitor execution outcomes and resolve operational issues or escalations</li> </ul> Hands-on HR Initiatives Support <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Play an active and hands-on role in implementing key HR initiatives, including: </li> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="circle"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Talent development and succession planning</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Performance management cycles</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Organizational changes and transformation initiatives</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Engagement and culture-building activities</li> </ul> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support change management across assigned function areas</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Take up ad hoc tasks as assigned.</li> </ul> Stakeholder Collaboration <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Build strong working relationships with business leaders, HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Partner closely with the HR Director to ensure alignment and consistency in HR delivery</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support coordination with other enabling functions HR team where relevant</li> </ul> Corporate – DC HR Bridge <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Serve as the main HR connection between corporate and DC HR team</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure consistent communication and interpretation of HR policies and initiatives</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Consolidate insights, feedback, and workforce data from DCs for HR Director and stakeholders</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Drive alignment and standardization of HR practices across locations</li> </ul> Key Relationships: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Business leadership team and People Managers</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">China HRBP Community</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">GBS HR</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">HR Centers of Excellence (Talent, Reward, etc.)</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global HR</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">NTP, Finance, Legal, Corp Comm, Government Relations</li> </ul> Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Knowledge <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Solid understanding of end-to-end HR lifecycle (recruitment, performance, employee relations, offboarding)</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of HR Business Partnering and how to support business strategy</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Knowledge of shared services / GBS models and HR delivery</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Familiarity with organizational design, workforce planning, and change management</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of labor laws and regulatory requirements</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Awareness of HR analytics and metrics to support business decision-making</li> </ul> Skills <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Stakeholder management: build effective relationships and influence across levels</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong execution: turn strategy into actions and deliver results</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Clear communication: simplify and explain HR topics effectively</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Problem solving: identify issues and provide practical solutions</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collaboration: work across HR teams, GBS, and business units</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Project management: manage priorities and multiple initiatives</li> </ul> Abilities <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to balance hands-on execution with planning</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to influence and align different stakeholders</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Translate policies into practical guidance</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Handle sensitive topics with professionalism and good judgment</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Adapt quickly to changing priorities</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Minimum 6–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in an HR Business Partner role</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven experience supporting business functions in a fast-paced, matrix organization, preferably within transformation environments</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated experience in managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes and driving HR initiatives</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience working with shared services / GBS models, including managing service delivery and stakeholder expectations</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong track record of partnering with business leaders to implement HR strategies and solutions</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience in change management, organizational transformation, or business-driven HR projects</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Solid understanding of local labor laws and HR compliance requirements</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors) and data-driven HR decision-making</li> <li style="color:#333333;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Fluency in both written and oral in Mandarin and English.</li> </ul>

Manager, HRBP (SCM & Transformation Office) (Shanghai, SH, CN) @ adidas

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