Adidas Sr Specialist GBS HR Services (German Speaker)

adidas AG; Porto; Sur place; EUR 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

adidas AG in Porto, Portugal, is seeking an HR Services Specialist to deliver accurate payroll administration, data management in SAP HR, and timely employee support across Europe.

You will streamline processes, partner with HR teams, and ensure compliance with policies while maintaining high data quality and customer service.

Fluency in English and German is required; a relevant degree and 4–6 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally in HR Services or HR Operations within an international organization.
• Excellent command of English and German.
• Experience with business systems and digital tools, ideally SAP HR.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Manage HR administration across defined processes, tools and programmes at European and global level, ensuring accurate data in SAP HR and other HR systems.
• Act as a point of contact for employees and stakeholders, using problem-solving skills to provide timely support.
• Execute HR Services activities within agreed timelines and service levels, adapting to changing priorities with agility.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, digitalize and improve HR Services processes, systems and documentation.
• Support data and system audits and ensure activities comply with policies and legal requirements.
• Partner and collaborate across teams and locations, contributing to knowledge sharing and consistent HR Services delivery.

Connaissances

HR processes

Analytical skills

Problem solving

SAP HR

Customer service

Collaboration

Formation

Relevant degree in HR or related field

Outils

SAP HR

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Within HR Services, we provide high-quality, consistent and efficient services across a wide range of HR processes. This role supports the effective delivery and continuous improvement of HR Services by ensuring accurate administration, reliable data and timely support to employees and stakeholders, while promoting simple and effective ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage HR administration across defined processes, tools and programmes at European and, where applicable, global level, ensuring accurate employee and organizational data in SAP HR and other HR systems.
• Act as a point of contact for employees, the HR community and relevant stakeholders, using critical thinking and problem-solving skills to provide accurate and timely support.
• Execute HR Services activities within agreed timelines and service levels, adapting to changing priorities and business needs with agility.
• Identify and support opportunities to simplify, digitalize and improve HR Services processes, systems and documentation, applying a simplicity and newness mindset.
• Support data and system audits and ensure activities comply with applicable policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Partner and collaborate effectively across teams and locations, contributing to knowledge sharing, process documentation and consistent HR Services delivery.

Key Relationships:

• HR Services and HR Partners
• Rewards and Payroll teams
• Talent Acquisition
• Employees and internal stakeholders
• External authorities, consultants and suppliers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of HR processes and HR systems, ideally SAP HR, combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented approach, with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong partnering and collaboration skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and agility to manage priorities and respond effectively to changing requirements.
• Ability to challenge complexity and apply a simplicity and newness mindset to identify more efficient ways of working.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Commercial education, vocational qualification or university degree in a relevant field.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience, ideally in HR Services or HR Operations within an international organization.
• Excellent command of English and German.
• Experience with business systems and digital tools, ideally SAP HR.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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.