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Assistant Manager Human Resources - (Limited Time Duration - 6 Months)

Adidas

flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)

United States, Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre

Jul 31, 2025

Assistant Manager HR - Global Functions
Department: Direct Reporting Line: Indirect/Secondary Reporting Line: Subsidiary/Country: Location (City): GSMS Grade: Personnel Managed:	Global Functions HR NAM Senior HR Manager/Director HRGF Global Functions HR Leaders USA Various P1 N
Purpose: Provide support in administrative tasks, projects and processes within the Global Functions HR Department. Support and assist the Human Resources Management in undertaking all HR related duties to ensure we are delivering best in class HR support and quality service to our business partners. Partner closely with assigned leaders to ensure HR programs are implemented and supported thoughtfully and in accordance with HR policies.

Key Accountabilities:

Support HR projects including, but not limited to: compiling reports, manage inbound and outbound employee transfers, evaluating data and proposing actions, recruitment analysis, and system updates + accuracy

May support the organization in execution of trainings, events, presentations and meetings. This may include planning content, presenting, NEO's, and other logistics.

Perform research for special assignments and prepare PowerPoint or other presentations accordingly.

Participate as team member on multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization, including Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Learning, Talent management and Training.

Provide input to help identify and improve systems and procedures within the department to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Provide follow-up within the team on department-wide projects that require team involvement and report outcomes.

Drive process optimization initiatives and related administrative work that creates efficencies for the broader HR team.

Partner closely with assigned leaders to ensure HR programs are implemented and supported thoughtfully and in accordance with HR policies.

As needed, may require providing HR guidance to employee population on people related matters.

Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships:

Rewards HR (Benefits, Compensation, Mobility)

Talent HR (Talent acquisition, Talent Partnering)

HR Business Partner Community

HR Services

Finance

Line Management

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Customer oriented, approachable with strong interpersonal skills

Ability to offer solutions, provide advice and drive resolution on people related matters

Very comfortable with, and experienced using, MS-Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams, & PowerPoint) skills

Strong team player with ability to work with diverse groups of people in a productive manner

Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality

Excellent verbal and written communication

Excellent organization and time management skills with a strong attention to detail

Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously with minimal supervision

Ability to handle conflict and deliver constructive and sometimes difficult feedback to employees and management on topics impacting the role

Must possess strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to develop strategies designed to improve the business and see hidden problems

Ability to offer solutions, provide direction, advice, and resolution on projects

Ability to communicate effectively in English - both written and verbal

Qualifications:

Four-year college or university degree, preferably with emphasis in Human Resource Management, Business or related area

Twoyears related experience

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience many 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. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
At the Wilkes-Barre, distribution center, we foster a collaborative, on-site work environment. Team members are expected to be onsite Monday through Friday. Flexibility for one remote workday per week may be considered based on role responsibilities or team needs The working location of this position is Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.