Senior Manager HRBP EM HUB

Adidas Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sports brand in Dubai seeks a Senior HR Partner to drive the People Agenda for Finance, SCM, and BD. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of HR experience in multinational settings, a strong strategic partnership focus, and exceptional coaching skills. This role emphasizes high employee engagement and the development of talent through effective initiatives. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of HR experience, including 3–5 years in senior HR roles in a multinational company.
• International experience and mindset.
• Fluency in English and ideally in other languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EM People Agenda for Finance, SCM, and BD.
• Act as a trusted advisor on people-related issues.
• Drive high employee engagement through coaching and training initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR metrics

Change management

Workforce planning

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration or HR Management

Job description

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization

Actas a Strategic HR partner to EM SLTHUB leaders in Corporate Functions, developing and 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.
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Key Relationships

• EM SLTHUB 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 & Strategies. Knowledge of the value chain and key processes to use and impact on the people outcome and strategy
  • Consulting Capabilities: Brokering solutions to business needs, ability to customise/sell HR solutions in creative ways. Trusted advisor to business leaders, generating impact & influence. Facilitation and coaching skills especially for leadership development and team effectiveness. Project management delivery and prioritization skills
  • Mindset and general skills: Proven ability to manage 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

  1. Bachelor degree focusing on Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or related field
  2. 7–10 years of HR experience, including 3–5 years in senior HR roles, in a multinational company ideally
  3. International experience and mindset
  4. Fluent in English, ideally in other languages
  5. Proven strategic HR partner, who supported business partners and contributed to the further development of standard global HR tools and programs
  6. Experience in handling multiple HR disciplines- Talent Management, Rewards, business partnering