adidas
Senior Manager Human Resources - Retail
at adidas Location: New York, NY (eligible for remote, but preferred NYC)
Key Responsibilities
Lead resolution of complex employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with adidas policies and legal compliance.
Partner with the Employee Relations Director to analyze trends and guide corrective action strategies.
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on labor and employment issues, fostering a consistent and positive employee experience.
Manage sensitive cases including EEOC, DOL, ADA accommodations, and unemployment issues.
Collaborate with Regional Directors, District Managers, and Retail Back Office leaders to drive performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
Monitor organizational health and identify trends to inform strategic HR initiatives.
Support staffing plans and internal talent pipelines to meet growth demands.
Partner with Talent teams to build diverse, high‑performing talent pools.
Create and deliver training programs to enhance leadership capabilities and promote self‑sufficiency.
Lead cross‑functional HR projects and initiatives that support business goals.
Act as a consultative partner to retail leaders, ensuring HR programs are understood and effectively implemented.
Support organizational design and change management efforts.
Serve as a liaison between business needs and HR systems, ensuring operational efficiency.
Provide meeting support including content development and facilitation at regional and district levels.
Partner with HR Director to drive cultural transformation and change management initiatives.
Promote a culture of recognition, fairness, and respect across all levels of the organization.
Assist in developing communication strategies that reinforce company values and mission.
Key Relationships
Retail HR Team
Retail Back Office & Store Leadership
Loss Prevention
Talent Acquisition & Talent Partnering
Compensation & Benefits
Legal, Controlling, and Global HR Teams
Local and Regional HR Managers & Specialists
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders across all levels.
Experience in leading, developing, and inspiring a team of HR professionals to deliver high‑impact results.
Strong business acumen with deep understanding of retail sales drivers, financial metrics, and operational priorities.
Expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and performance management.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills, with high emotional intelligence.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities to assess data, identify trends, and develop strategic HR solutions.
Ability to evaluate organizational effectiveness and recommend HR strategies that drive performance and engagement.
Comfortable managing high workloads and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
High level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, make difficult people decisions, and support cultural transformation initiatives.
Adept at working independently while collaborating effectively within a global, cross‑functional HR team.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP HR and database systems is a plus.
Ability to connect with and support a diverse range of individuals across regions and functions.
Strong planning and execution skills with a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset.
Requisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent combination).
6–8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a large, matrixed, multinational organization.
Prior experience in retail or a relevant consumer‑facing industry strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of HR practices across employee relations, talent development, organizational design, and workforce planning.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any applicant or employee. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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at adidas Location: New York, NY (eligible for remote, but preferred NYC)
Key Responsibilities
Lead resolution of complex employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with adidas policies and legal compliance.
Partner with the Employee Relations Director to analyze trends and guide corrective action strategies.
Provide coaching and guidance to leaders on labor and employment issues, fostering a consistent and positive employee experience.
Manage sensitive cases including EEOC, DOL, ADA accommodations, and unemployment issues.
Collaborate with Regional Directors, District Managers, and Retail Back Office leaders to drive performance management, succession planning, and employee development.
Monitor organizational health and identify trends to inform strategic HR initiatives.
Support staffing plans and internal talent pipelines to meet growth demands.
Partner with Talent teams to build diverse, high‑performing talent pools.
Create and deliver training programs to enhance leadership capabilities and promote self‑sufficiency.
Lead cross‑functional HR projects and initiatives that support business goals.
Act as a consultative partner to retail leaders, ensuring HR programs are understood and effectively implemented.
Support organizational design and change management efforts.
Serve as a liaison between business needs and HR systems, ensuring operational efficiency.
Provide meeting support including content development and facilitation at regional and district levels.
Partner with HR Director to drive cultural transformation and change management initiatives.
Promote a culture of recognition, fairness, and respect across all levels of the organization.
Assist in developing communication strategies that reinforce company values and mission.
Key Relationships
Retail HR Team
Retail Back Office & Store Leadership
Loss Prevention
Talent Acquisition & Talent Partnering
Compensation & Benefits
Legal, Controlling, and Global HR Teams
Local and Regional HR Managers & Specialists
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proven ability to influence and build credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders across all levels.
Experience in leading, developing, and inspiring a team of HR professionals to deliver high‑impact results.
Strong business acumen with deep understanding of retail sales drivers, financial metrics, and operational priorities.
Expertise in employee relations, organizational development, and performance management.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills, with high emotional intelligence.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities to assess data, identify trends, and develop strategic HR solutions.
Ability to evaluate organizational effectiveness and recommend HR strategies that drive performance and engagement.
Comfortable managing high workloads and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
High level of discretion and integrity in handling confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, make difficult people decisions, and support cultural transformation initiatives.
Adept at working independently while collaborating effectively within a global, cross‑functional HR team.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with SAP HR and database systems is a plus.
Ability to connect with and support a diverse range of individuals across regions and functions.
Strong planning and execution skills with a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset.
Requisite Education & Experience / Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent combination).
6–8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a large, matrixed, multinational organization.
Prior experience in retail or a relevant consumer‑facing industry strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of HR practices across employee relations, talent development, organizational design, and workforce planning.
adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any applicant or employee. We are an equal opportunity employer.
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