Director Human Resources - Chile

Job description

Country: Chile
Job Function: Human Resources

State / Province: Region Metropolitana
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Santiago
Brand: adidas

Relocation: Yes

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Act as “Strategic Business Partner” and “Coach” in the country in all relevant HR Management issues. Manage and lead the HR team in the country, ensuring that we are providing the best HR strategies and services to attract, develop, motivate and retain the best people. Serve as the country extension of Group Human Resources to ensure a consistent application of all Group HR Standards and Principles.

Key Responsibilities:

· Take a proactive part in the design of the Human Resources Strategic Business Plan (SBP) of the Market and lead the execution and control of this SBP for the respective country.

· Maintain a high level of communication with Management and contribute to the decision-making process of structuring and developing the team for the country. Actively support business initiatives and business needs with effective HR measures and promote positive employee relations in the work environment

· Ensure that all aspects of staffing, employee and, where necessary, union relations, employee development, and compensation & benefits for all employees of the country are delivered timely and in accordance with relevant labor and commercial legislation, in line with corporate guidelines, the global policy manual and modern HR Management practice

· Drive initiatives and efficient processes, in close co-ordination with gobal Talent and in close alignment with market HR partners, in the areas of Learning, Leadership, Performance and Succession, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting as well as Organizational Development efforts

· Ensure smooth processes for talent acquisition and transfer activities in support functions and lead the recruitment for the Senior Leadership team of the country

· Work closely with the market Rewards team to promote and develop overall compensation & benefit programs and ensure proper implementation. Ensure framework for local compensation programs based upon Global Salary Management System and local benefits programs in line with corporate guidelines

· Lead personnel planning, annual salary rounds and promotions/salary adjustments for defined areas in accordance with GSMS-process and in close cooperation with market Rewards

· Lead the HR team members in the country and give functional direction according to the global, as well as market strategies and concepts - ensuring a harmonized approach to all relevant HR processes (one voice to the customer)

· Define organizational structure, set objectives, and manage workloads and results to achieve goals while adopting best practices and achieving continuous process improvement

· Ensure high employee engagement at every level through effective motivation, coaching, training, and development of personnel in the team

Key Relationships:

· VP HR - Latin America
· General Manager - Chile
· Functional Senior Leadership- Chile
· Country HR Directors - Latin America
· HR team - Chile

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

· Possess a strong set of skills acquired through advanced training, study and experience
· Broad & deep knowledge in own functional area, combining with broad knowledge of other areas

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· 10 years experience
· As manager of Experts 3 years management experience required
· As manager of Admin / Tech Support minimum of 5 years management experience required