**Location:** Alphaville/SP **Purpose/Key Responsibilities:** This role will function as a **Strategic HR Business Partner**, collaborating closely with Department Heads to plan human resources initiatives aligning with business goals, providing “one\-stop\-shop” HR partnership support to Product Development \& Sourcing and other assigned functions in LAM region, and ensure that business partners and employees receive the expected value from HR department. Cultivate and maintain a culture of trust and engagement between management and employees within the organization. **Essential Duties \& Responsibilities:** Strategic HR Business Partnering * Partner with business leaders to implement HR strategies that align with organizational mid\- to long\-term goals. * Provide guidance and consultation on workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning and team effectiveness * Use data\-driven insights to identify HR trends, diagnose problems, and recommend solutions. * Lead change management initiatives design and delivery, support leaders in driving culture transformation and employee engagement. HR Processes Management * Ensure alignment with business needs and HR best practices. * Oversee the delivery of core HR services including employee relations, compliance, performance management, rewards and employee lifecycle processes. * Ensure HR policies and procedures are compliant with local regulations and aligned with global standards. Engage with Labor Bureau \& Tax Bureau where necessary. Talent Management \& Development * Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, and development planning. * Maintains a high level of communication with Management and contributes to the decision\-making process of structuring and developing the team for the organization. * Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the organization. Compensation \& Benefits * Partner with Rewards teams to provide market\-aligned, equitable packages that attract and retain top talent. * Analyze compensation trends and make recommendations to maintain competitive positioning. * Consolidate bonus and pay review calculations Employee Engagement \& Culture * Lead initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, workplace satisfaction, and employer brand. * Develop communication and feedback mechanisms that promote transparency and trust across all levels. * Manage, resolve and coach managers/ employees on employee relation issues and build a culture of trust between management and employees Support any HR related topics and projects where necessary and as assigned by line manager. **Key Relationships:** * Business Partners * HR counterparts in Global and Markets * Rewards and Talent teams * GBS * Finance controllers * Labor Bureau/Tax Bureau **Knowledge Skills and Abilities**: * Mature, proactive and well\-organized, a self\-starter with enthusiasm and initiative * Strong interpersonal and influencing skills * Solution\-oriented with strong problem\-solving skills * A great team player with sound supervisory and management skills * Great presentation and facilitation skills to all employees including management * MS\-Office skills, SAP / Success Factors experience is a plus * Be open\-minded in leveraging AI tools **Requisite Education/Experience:** * Bachelor degree focusing on Human Resources, Business Administration or related field * At least 5 years proven experience in human resources management with multi\-national company * Well versed with local labor ordinance * Good communication in English 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. * **COURAGE:** Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need.. * **OWNERSHIP:** Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow\-through. * **INNOVATION:** Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things. * **TEAMPLAY:** Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset. * **INTEGRITY:** Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards. * **RESPECT:** Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all. At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage. – Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You – By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers. **Job Title:** **Senior Manager