GBS, the engine that designs, builds and operates consistent adidas end-to-end business services & solutions globally to drive the transformation TO ONE ADIDAS.

The GBS HR Performance Management will support and actively evolve the GBS HR / HR ecosystem, provide coordination and a fact based framework, to understand, manage and improve Employee Experience. This as a baseline to improve sense of belonging, employee loyalty and effective partnering with all Team members.

• Managing the OKR process for SLT area, coordinating with Manage Business Domain team and overseeing process from OKR creation to tracking, alignment, changes
• Performance Management:
• Drive and own standardized reporting, measurements, KPI and ad hoc analysis in line with SLA’s together with Delivery Excellence team securing quality, timeliness, compliance and productivity of services and processes
• Coordinate decisions towards adoption and implementation of standard processes, performance measurements, services and solutions in order to standardize, harmonize and automate activities
• Ensure the experience and partnering with the HR SLT and regional leaders is improving along agreed milestones and shared ambitions
• Accountable for the improvement and customer satisfaction related to process governance, strategy and compliance framework
• Ensure that on-going requirements raised by markets/functions are adequately evaluated and considered
• Independently identify and manage (senior) stakeholder group, establish solid working relationship and steer communication
• Proxy representative for SLT Area for relevant areas (OKRs, KPIs, etc.) with both GBS and other SLTs.
• Own all GBS HR operational excellence efforts for Germany including the interface between Germany and Porto HR Services.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with different international cultures
• Excellent communication skills especially when interacting with different levels of business and GBS
• Strong planning and organization skills, and ability to work and deliver in changing environments, under limited guidance while adhering to specified deadlines
• Understanding of the bigger picture and end-to-end processes
• Ability to think strategically and future oriented
• High degree of self-management, enthusiasm, drive to perform
• Deep analytical skills in order to analyze and present complex issues of strategic relevance
• Proven ability to lead across own area of direct responsibility to achieve results in wider organization
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to information requests from senior executives, stakeholders, cross functional business leaders, peers and customers
• Strong understanding of GBS, policies and processes, and ability to navigate efficiently
• Process improvement skills and mindset; propose changes and improvements to existing work
• Understanding of OKRs, KPIs, and other business metrics; when to use which and how to create metrics that add value
• Strong internal network and relationships
• Ability to travel, domestic or international, as required
• Fluent English (verbal and written)
• Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college or university degree with focus on Business Administration, Communication or related areas, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive work experience in relevant functional area, ideally in a Shared Service or GBS environment