Director HR Employee Relations in Herzogenaurach bei adidas

Director HR Employee Relations (m/f/d) in Herzogenaurach bei adidas

adidas

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

This is a new role in the recently created Employee Relations (ER) team. You will work alongside the Senior Director, Employee Relations and VP, Employee Relations to execute the adidas ER program ensuring a consistent employee experience across the Globe. As an ER expert you are required to educate and advise our employees about ER related policies, investigate concerns about potential policy violations and other workplace behavior, and support our employees and HR Business Partners to resolve workplace conflict using a variety of tools. A strong analyst, effective communicator, and calm operator you’ll make recommendations and decisions that have a direct impact on stewarding the adidas culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for employee relations matters at our HQ in Germany and the rest of the Globe (excluding North America)
Supports the implementation of the ER global framework for all key ER activities
Coaches and advises on the informal resolution of workplace conflict using established tools of coaching, intervention and mediation
Leads the mediation of complex disputes between different parties
Conducts complex investigations in relation to ER matters e.g. harassment, discrimination and retaliation (incl. respective stakeholder management)
Restores organizational health following an investigation or conflict in the workplace
Maintaining accurate ER records within a Case Management System allowing collaboration with key partners to share data insights and trends
On a rotational basis reviewing all ER cases received by our whistleblowing vendor and allocating the cases
Advises and trains managers and/or HR Business Partners on key ER processes
Coaches and develops ER experts (to be recruited) sharing skills and knowledge in a manner that is credible and inspires trust and engagement
Champions the adidas values and behaviors to drive a feedback culture

Key Relationships:

HRBPs and HR Community
Employment Legal
Compliance
Work Council
Corporate Internal Audit & Controls

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proven expertise in conducting complex harassment and discrimination investigations (including sexual harassment) and restoration of organizational health
Expertise in Employee Relations crisis management issues e.g., societal movements #metoo
Expertise in conflict resolution and using established conflict resolution tools
Knowledge of discrimination and harassment laws in key EMEA countries e.g. UK, Germany, the Netherlands
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies (with advice from Employment/Labor Law)
Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy, tact and diplomacy
Proven leadership, people management, interpersonal and consensus building skills
Proven track record in interacting with senior management in high-pressure situations
Ability to work in and thrive in a changing business environment
Excellent English, both in speaking and writing

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Labor Relations, Human Resources or equivalent
Min. 8 years of deep experience in Employee Relations at an international and matrixed organization working across EMEA. Employee Relations knowledge of other Geographies a plus e.g. Greater China
Carrying out harassment and discrimination investigations in their current role
Trained and/or qualified mediator a plus
Knowledge of sporting goods industry beneficial, Retail and DC experience valued

Working knowledge of other languages than English are a plus, ideally German and Spanish

Note: Please note that this role can be based out of Amsterdam or Herzogenaurach.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

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