Manager HR Retail

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data accuracy on all HR systems utilised locally, including but not limited to store movements/ reporting line changes, position creation/delimitation.
• Build up and maintain a close relationship with internal customers to ensure that business needs are taken into consideration in developing HR initiatives and HR standards; ensure procedures are fully understood and implemented in support area.
• Recommend, implement, and update guidelines and policies in order to ensure relevant HR services and consistent standards of employment.
• Managing mobility of new international hires in alignment with Rewards GCC team and the global rewards policy.
• Take ownership for initiatives and projects as assigned based on organisational needs for area of responsibility and also the global initiatives relevant to the same.
• Provide support to employees throughout their employee lifecycle by providing a HR Business Partnering approach to position adidas as an employer of choice.
• Embed and enable People Development tools and concepts such as MYBEST, Talent Profiles and learning programs; work closely with Sales Academy to drive performance opportunities.
• Provide coaching to employees and management; articulate and present HR concepts and tools to groups of employees, encouraging and supporting an employee-oriented high-performance culture.
• Challenge current processes (policies, structure, etc.) and status quo; think outside of the box in terms of solutions; proactively contact EM HR lead teams for advice and solutions that are aligned with the team across regions.
• Manage recruitment process of all positions within area of responsibility in alignment with Talent Acquisition Teams and Line Manager conducting interviews, negotiating contracts and ensuring a smooth transition for new employees according to defined standards.