Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The HR Manager – EM HUB ( based in India) will serve as the HR Business Partner for the EM E-commerce (Ecom) & Digital Partner Commerce (DPC) teams , while also being the go-to HR partner for the EM HUB employees in India. This role will drive Biz partnering, workforce planning and HR operations to enable business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Partner with business leaders and HR Director to support organizational design, workforce planning, and capability building to drive sustainable growth. Act as the primary HR advisor to the Ecom & DPC EM teams.

Oversee end-to-end HR processes for EM HUB employees in India, including recruitment, onboarding, relocation, performance management, compensation reviews, training & development, and DEI initiatives.

Ensure seamless execution of key HR processes in collaboration with COEs -Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Talent Partner, DEI, etc

Manage the Ecom & DPC workforce planning process, covering organizational structure, capability development, budgeting, and SAC, FTE/PEX planning.

Analyze business needs and provide strategic recommendations to optimize talent deployment, cost efficiency, and future workforce readiness.

Support the execution of talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders.

Develop and leverage HR analytics to track key people metrics (e.g., attrition, engagement, performance trends) and proactively address workforce challenges.

Provide data-driven insights to business leaders, enabling informed decision-making and timely interventions.

Act as a key escalation point for EM HUB employees in India for employee relations matters, and value violations, ensuring fair resolution and adherence to company policies

Collaborate with local and regional teams to drive compliance, mitigate risks, and continuously enhance the employee experience

Key Relationships:

EM Ecom Teams

EM HUB Team

EM HR Team, India HR Team

COEs- Talent, Rewards, TA, Workplace, D&I, PMO and GBS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Customer-oriented, Commercial mindset

Analytical and numerical astuteness

Approachable withs strong interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Team player with supervisory and management skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

University degree or equivalent

Minimum of 7 years progressive work experience in the field of HR with 3 years of HR partnering role; preferably in an international organization (ideally in Retail working with Field organization)

Proven ability to act as a trusted HR Business Partner, influencing senior stakeholders and driving business-aligned HR initiatives.

Ability to analyze workforce data, anticipate challenges, and implement proactive solutions.

Experience managing complex HR operations and cross-functional partnerships in a matrixed environment.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

adidas Group

HR Manager