Sr. Manager, HR

Purpose

Join adidas as a strategic HR Business Partner and play a central role in shaping the culture and performance of some of our most dynamic Brand teams. In this role, you’ll work directly with influential leaders to drive organizational design, elevate team engagement, and build the talent strategies that power our future. You’ll be the trusted advisor who helps teams grow, thrive, and stay aligned with adidas values. Your work will influence everything from talent pipelines to cultural change initiatives across our LA office, all while collaborating with passionate HR experts across the region. If you’re energized by impact, partnership, and helping people reach their full potential, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful mark at one of the world’s most iconic brands.

As part of our collaborative culture, this role is expected to be in the office Monday–Thursday, with Friday as an optional work‑from‑home day.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide counsel to managers and employees on HR matters.

• Partner with leaders on organizational design and development needs.

• Support leaders in structuring and developing teams to maximize performance and engagement.

• Collaborate with the Talent team to build internal and external pipelines of talent.

• Support communications programs that reinforce mission, values, and culture.

• Advocate for needed resources to execute HR strategy.

• Build strong relationships with HR colleagues to ensure coordinated support.

• Partner with the Senior HR Director to drive cultural change efforts in the LA office.

Key Relationships

• Local and Regional HR Managers & Specialists

• Client groups and functional leaders

• Compensation & Benefits

• Talent Partnering

• Talent Acquisition

• Controlling & Legal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to influence senior management.

• Strong organizational assessment and HR solution skills.

• Strong business judgment and HR-business alignment skills.

• Strong employee relations and organizational development experience.

• Experience working in global or matrixed environments.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to connect across all organizational levels.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SAP HR a plus.

Requisite Education and Experience

• BS/BA or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.

• 5+ years progressive HR experience in multinational or matrixed organizations.

• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday

• adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• The anticipated low and high end of the base pay range for this position is 120,000-150,000. Actual salary will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills and competencies, proficiency for the role.
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Los Angeles, California.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

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.