EMEA HR Partner: Talent, DEI & Leadership

Brooks Sports Inc; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Sports Inc is seeking an HR Business Partner, EMEA, to influence how people work across the Brooks organization. You will partner with department leaders to lift talent development, manager capability, and career growth, delivering HR services and programs aligned to Brooks’ goals.

You will maintain knowledge of legal requirements in the EMEA region, facilitate merit and bonus cycles, handle employee relations, and champion DEI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• 3+ years HR experience in an international environment.
• Experience scaling an organization through a steep ramp.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices relating to talent management.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills with experience establishing credibility and working relationships at all levels throughout the organization.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS
• Ability to travel internationally when needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in business English; proficiency in more EU languages is a big plus with a strong preference for German and/or French.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic, complex and culturally diverse environment
• Strong passion for the running enthusiast and practicing an active lifestyle
• Embrace and live the Brooks values!

Responsibilities

• Execute strategies essential to build talent capabilities and shape company culture including: Talent Management, Performance Management and Succession Planning.
• Partner with leaders and teams to enhance team performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Work with business leaders on organizational design, talent assessment, change management strategies and tactics.
• Assess the business's current and future talent needs. Build and act on workforce plan. Cultivate the next generation of leaders.
• Champion DEI in every aspect of your job, from 1:1 conversations with an employee to participation programs connected to Brooks DEI Strategy.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees in the EMEA region, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate the yearly merit increase and bonus review processes for EMEA, with pay equity always at the core
• Serve as a first line resource to managers and employees on employee relations issues. Provide advice, counsel and support in resolving employee performance issues, disputes and other sensitive matters.
• Communicate HR initiatives and serve as a liaison between partner groups and HR functional areas regarding service delivery. Proactively maintain an open line of communication with managers and employees on new and existing HR services.
• Track trends in employee behaviors and share observations within HR and with management for action.

Skills

Talent management

Performance management

Succession planning

DEI

Employee relations

HRIS

Workday

Cross-cultural comm

Influence skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Brooks Sports Inc is seeking an HR Business Partner, EMEA, to influence how people work across the Brooks organization. You will partner with department leaders to lift talent development, manager capability, and career growth, delivering HR services and programs aligned to Brooks’ goals.

You will maintain knowledge of legal requirements in the EMEA region, facilitate merit and bonus cycles, handle employee relations, and champion DEI.