<div>Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.</div> <div>*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.</div> <div> </div> Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Rewards Partner supporting the development and implementation of creative and innovative Rewards solutions, supporting the delivery of the adidas strategy while fostering a positive employee experience. Rewards encompasses Compensation, Benefits & Cross-Boarder Employment. Partner with the relevant HR and Business stakeholders on all Rewards related topics (Compensation & Benefits, Cross-Border Employment and Recognition) as well as lead the implementation and communication of Rewards processes, standards, procedures and guidelines for this Business Unit. Key focus on the use of data and analytics, as well as digital solutions to provide the best employee experience, while ensuring external competitiveness and internal equity of the Rewards offering. Key Responsibilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Act as the primary Rewards contact point and subject matter expert for key HR and Business stakeholders; working together with these stakeholders to create and deliver Rewards solutions, with a focus on the employee experience. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Implementation and execution of core global Rewards programs and processes </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Continually evaluate and partner with respective Geography leads to ensure relevant programs, processes, and procedures in one country lead to the same Rewards experience </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Analyze industry insights and leading practices in the space of HR Rewards</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Focus on creating connections within and between teams, as well as with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a global mindset in the implementation of global programs, standards, and policies.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Apply storytelling techniques to facilitate effective change management and achieve alignment and buy-in.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends and produce solutions. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collaborate with other HR functions, as well as Finance, Tax and Legal/Labor Relations to ensure alignment and compliance of Rewards programs and processes</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lead the creation of Market Reference Ranges for respective scope, including consultation and alignment with HRBPs. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepare executive compensation offers, working closely with Exec TA, HRBP and business stakeholders as required</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Actively engage in internal and external networks and communities to ensure active knowledge transfer, and to facilitate innovation. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Remain abreast of existing and future trends and implications on rewards programs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide ongoing evaluation of Reward programs to ensure alignment with market and strategy.</li> </ul> Key Relationships: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Business Leaders</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global Rewards Team</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global Rewards Lead Experts and assigned global experts </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">HR Business Partners for coverage areas</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">HR Solutions and TECH</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">External networks and knowledge providers</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Global Business Services (GBS)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">External consultants and authorities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Finance</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Works Council/Unions</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to adapt and react in a fluid work environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experienced in conducting compensation analysis</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Experience delivering extraordinary results in complex global and matrix organisations. </li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong leadership skills, with the ability to bring people along on the journey without direct line-management</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong ability to collaborate and create connections</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">High level of resilience</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">High tolerance for ambiguity and change</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong project management skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong data management & data analytics</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Proven communication and story-telling ability</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Confidence with and negotiation skills towards Executive-level stakeholders</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Desire to constantly challenge the status quo</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Passion for identifying and delivering upon enhancement opportunities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Strong analytical and think-through skills, with the ability to put new ideas into concepts and actionable programs, always with a focus on digitalization</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and global mind-set</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Constant appetite to learn and extend knowledge on a wide range of topics</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Excellent command of English (knowledge of German language would be a definite plus)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">A passion for digitalization, always looking beyond automation</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">High level of affinity to and experience with Business computing solutions, ideally including SAP-HR (experience with additional tools would be a plus)</li> </ul> Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">University degree or adequate education with emphasis on business or Total Rewards</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">6+ years of overall work experience in Rewards in international companies with matrix structures</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work experience in HR areas besides Compensation & Benefits (preferred)</li> </ul>

Senior Manager HR Rewards - Temp until 08/31/2027(m/f/d) (Herzogenaurach, BY, DE) @ adidas

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