Job Description

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:



Act as a Strategic HR partner to EM SLT HUB leaders in Corporate Functions, developing and driving a People & Culture agenda that enables EMs growth ambition.



ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Lead the EM People Agenda for Finance, SCM, and BD. Act as a trusted advisor to line managers on people-related issues. Provide strategic guidance on change management to support organizational transformation and ensure smooth transitions. Drive high employee engagement across all levels through effective motivation, coaching, training, and development initiatives to attract and retain top talent. Lead strategic workforce planning and its corresponding governance. Leverage HR analytics and data to inform strategic decisions, identify trends, and evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives. Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning, to foster a culture of continuous improvement. Manage succession planning to build and nurture a robust talent pipeline. Ensure compliance with labor laws and corporate policies, proactively managing risks associated with HR operations. Collaborate on employee relations matters to deliver solutions and support that resolve conflicts and maintain a positive work environment. Highlight business priorities to COEs (Rewards, Talent, Strategy Office) to ensure needs and requirements are embedded in new initiatives, programs, and systems. Collaborate with cluster HRDs to ensure a unified EM HR approach in people topics and initiatives. Maintain strong connections with functional leaders across the region, acting as a guardian of cultural alignment and team effectiveness.




KEY RELATIONSHIPS:


EM SLT HUB leaders HR SLT COEs leaders Global HR counterparts Line managers HR Services and GBS




MOST RELEVANT CAPABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MINDSET.


HR Capabilities: Employee relations, HR Subject matter expert, use of HR Metrics, change and organizational design delivery, workforce planning Business Capabilities: Commercial awareness and business acumen, consumer centricity mindset, aligning business & HR Strategies. Knowledge of the value chain and key processes to use and impact on the people outcome and strategy Consulting Capabilities: Brokering solutions to meet business needs, ability to customise/sell HR solutions in creative ways. Trusted advisor to business leaders, generating impact & influence. Facilitation and coaching skills specially for leadership development and team effectiveness. Project management delivery and prioritization skills Mindset and general skills: Proven ability to managing complex and diverse regions under uncertainty and volatility. Ideally regional experience in Emerging Market current geography scope. Maintain external perspective, bringing the outside in and anticipating people trends. Strong data mining and analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills . Good in organization, innovative thinking and problem-solving skills

Passion for sport and a winning mindset



REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


:

Bachelor degree focusing on Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field

7-10 years of HR experience, including 3-5 years in senior HR roles, in a multinational company ideally

International experience and mindset

Fluent in English, ideally in other languages

Proven strategic HR partner, who supported business partners and contributed to the further development of standard global HR tools and programs

Experience in handling multiple HR disciplines- Talent Management, Rewards, business partnering


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 HRBP EM HUB
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Dubai
TEAM:
People & Culture
STATE:
Duba
COUNTRY/REGION:
AE
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
537926
DATE:
Nov 28, 2025