HR Business Partner - Distribution Center

Manages the HR business relationship with the US DC Network in the areas of employee relations, performance and talent management, and compensation. Develops and implements HR strategies that enhance and support the business. Partners closely with assigned managers and employees to ensure global, regional, market, and network HR programs are implemented thoughtfully and in accordance with adidas policy.

Responsibilities

• Establish HR as a trusted business partner and ensure HR initiatives, programs, and policies are fully understood and implemented thoughtfully within the business.
• Partner closely with management in structuring and developing their respective teams to maximize performance and employee engagement; this includes direct management of global/local restructures, people impact, and change/communications initiatives.
• Determine training needs of the DC Network and identify the most appropriate available tool to meet business needs.
• Coach managers on talent and succession management and how to best motivate and challenge all members of their teams (from high performers to underperformers) to ensure employee performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Address employee relations issues as both a management coach and employee advocate. Apply effective mediation and problem-resolution with a solid understanding of company policy and practice. Manage especially high-level or sensitive employee relations matters, such as terminations and investigations.
• Support talent identification and consult on full-cycle recruitment for the DC Network, particularly high-volume recruiting needs and trends.
• Lead multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization, including Global HR, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, and Talent, to achieve project objectives.
• Partner closely with assigned business partners to write and evaluate job descriptions. Confirm all positions have been appropriately evaluated using job grading and mapping tools, are consistent with similar positions in other regions and across LOBs.
• Drive and execute HR responsibilities to ensure accurate organizational setup and data integrity within SAP systems.
• Identify potential areas for improvement in workflow processes. Develop solutions and create and refine tools.
• Other duties as assigned by HR leadership.

Key Relationships

• Global HR Functions Teams and other NAM and global HR team members
• Leadership within the NAM market
• Employees and managers within the DC Network and assigned client group
• NAM Legal
• GBS HR Services

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to establish a strong rapport and professional credibility with individuals to influence at all levels of the organization, including Director+ grade level.
• Ability to objectively coach and deliver constructive and difficult feedback to employees and management on day-to-day topics as well as complex, difficult, and/or emotional issues.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally within the HR framework.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to develop strategies designed to improve the business and identify hidden problems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and oral, including understanding of cultural differences, nuances, and working effectively across borders with all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable operating under high workload, navigating through gray areas, and juggling competing priorities.
• Advanced MS Office skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively use decision-making skills.
• Ability to make complex and difficult people decisions that significantly impact business success.
• Strong mental stamina to remain positive and approachable during times of stress.
• Ability to interact comfortably with a diverse range of individuals and personalities.
• Strong employee relations and investigative capabilities to resolve and mediate conflict.

Requirements

• Four-year college or university degree, preferably with emphasis in Human Resource Management or Psychology.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience and/or training.
• Previous HR experience working in a larger, corporate, matrixed company environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Benefits

• Robust and progressive medical options, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance (supplementable with employee-paid coverage).
• 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for full-time employees.
• Generous leave policies, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Annual bonus based on company and personal performance.
• Prorated flexible time off accruing at .4388 hours per day, increasing with years of service.
• Twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Service Time Off during milestone years.

Schedule

Hybrid work policy requiring attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. This role directly supports Distribution Center floor operations, which may require an alternative remote workday to ensure consistent coverage and support. The role involves a high level of collaboration and may require the incumbent to be on-site for the full work week. Working location: Spartanburg, SC.