HR Manager Talent Programs - Talent Carousel (m/f)

Job description

Country: Germany                                              
Job Function: Human Resources

State / Province: Germany                               
Position Type: Full time

City / Location: Herzogenaurach                                   
Brand: adidas Group

Relocation: Yes

At adidas Group, our love of sport drives who we are and what we do. But just as a ball is more than leather and thread, and a shoe more than padding and plastic, we are bigger than our products. We don’t just work to create faster shoes and lighter fabrics: We strive to help athletes everywhere perform their best. We believe that it’s hard work inventing the future of sport, and that’s why we love it; that when you push your limits, you make it possible for others to push theirs.

At adidas Group, this drive it what connects us, whether we’re working for TaylorMade, adidas, Reebok, or Rockport. We’re all working toward a future motivated by passion, original thinking, and the desire to build upon a proud legacy.

Purpose
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Support our adidas Group talent program – Talent Carousel – and the participants from planning phase through to implementation and program management.

Key Responsibilities:

This role is a great opportunity for someone who has an HRM background and who wishes to have a broader overview of all our HR functional areas (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning, Rewards, Mobility, …) to make an informed decision on next career move. It also brings a mix of conceptual and implementation work – very hands on. You can follow activities from inception all the way through to implementation and review. Hard work at times and a lot of fun!

· Project manage or partner closely with project manager particular on the project phases where HRM related topics are critical
· Support and participate in the  talent selection process execution - own Development/ Assessment Centers delivery
· Support the identification and evaluation Talent Carousel positions in close co-operation with local HRMs and leaders
· Prepare support material for positions matching with selected talents
· Manage contracting and offer including relocation, visa and compensation on the talent carousel and off the talent carousel
· Manage related HR administrative processes, such as works council hearings, payroll and data maintenance
· Ensure landing / placement of Talent Carousel participant and partner/family in host country/ location in close collaboration with local HRMs
· Provide reliable reporting and ensure tracking of Talent Carousel participants
· Manage escalation on HR related topics and processes and provide hands-on support for Talent Carousel participants whenever needed (e.g. coming home earlier)
· Be a reliable and professional counterpart of employees for all Talent Carousel related processes, questions and bring critical topics to the attention of program lead

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

· Experience in managing projects (with a lot of details and interdependencies) ideally within HR
· Highly customer oriented
· Ability to adapt and learn in fast changing environment
· Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills
· Good balance between relational and analytical skills
· Fluent English, spoken and written
· Fluent German, spoken and written (necessary for works council interaction)
· Any other language a plus
· MS-Office skills,
· Strong SAP experience
· Knowledge about relocation processes / international employment processes

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: 

· Diploma or degree from educational entity focusing on Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration or related field
· At least 3-5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources Management of multinational company with experience mainly in HR Management, Rewards and with a keen interest in development, recruitment ideally in an international post
· Proven strategic HR business partner, who supported business customers globally AND contributed to the further development of standard/global HR tools and programs
· Experience in handling complex employee relations issues including union drives/organizing attempts, discrimination claims, investigations and downsizing.
· Experience about relocation processes / international employment processes

We are looking forward to receiving your application.