PURPOSE
Provides professional level HR support to the NAM HR4HR team in the areas of employee engagement, employee relations, performance management and maintenance of employee records, systems and projects. Contributes to the NAM HR team by assisting with the implementation of HR strategies that will help elevate HR/Operational effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partners closely with HR4HR leader to ensure HR programs are implemented and supported thoughtfully and in accordance with adidas policy.
• Supports the implementation of organization design initiatives through the review and redesign of job descriptions, org structure alignment, employee communication and change management.
• Coaches and counsels employees to help them navigate job issues, career development and answers general questions regarding HR programs and policies.
• Participates as team member on multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization including Global HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Development and Training to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Partners with recruitment and hiring teams to make sound hiring decisions, gives guidance and expertise as needed, particularly around compensation. Confirms all positions have been appropriately evaluated and are consistent with similar positions in other regions and LOBs.
• Provides general administrative and operational HR support including, but not limited to: performance review process/review tool support, job posting, Temporary Assignment process, offer letters, ER/investigation support, data expertise and ad hoc reporting.
• Manages in-bound and out-bound employee transfers in alignment with Global CBE policy. Facilitates the negotiation and preparation of expatriate contract and salary calculation, as well as the relocation process.
• Works closely with HR Services and Controlling to confirm SAP is up to date regarding employee personnel data and organizational structure changes.
• Handles sensitive matters with a solid understanding of company policy and practice, ensuring actions limit potential liability.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
• NAM HR team
• NAM HR Services team
• Rewards/Benefits
• Talent Acquisition
• Talent Partnering
• Controlling
• Global HR4HR team
• Legal/Employee Relations
• Employees and managers within assigned client group

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups; partner to gain insight and alignment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Must possess strong conflict resolution skills and be capable of navigating sensitive and/or emotional situations.
• Knowledge and familiarity of local, state and federal employment law.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to offer solutions, provide advice and drive resolution on people-related matters.
• Service-oriented, approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to improve the business and see hidden problems.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to learn and understand database concepts (SAP).
• Ability to juggle conflicting deadlines and ensure on-time, quality completion of goals/projects.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Four-year college or university degree
• Minimum of 2 years HR generalist/specialist or related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.

*Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

*adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support , short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

*Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance and RSU offering. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.

*Employment at adidas is contingent upon providing COVID-19 vaccination status, although adidas will permit you to begin employment prior to submitting this information. adidas is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for accommodation in accordance with all relevant laws.

*We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon .

*Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.