DIRECTOR GBS HR PERFORMANCE

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation.
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.
Key Responsibilities.
· 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.
o 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 o Coordinate decisions towards adoption and implementation of standard processes, performance measurements, services and solutions in order to standardize, harmonize and automate activities o Ensure the experience and partnering with the HR SLT and regional leaders is improving along agreed milestones and shared ambitions o Accountable for the improvement and customer satisfaction related to process governance, strategy and compliance framework o 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.
Key Relationships.
· GBS Senior Leadership Team · GBS HR Senior Leadership Team · GBS Operations · GBS Delivery Excellence · GBS Internal Controls · Human Resources   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 AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE.
BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH.
JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME.
WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE.
THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE.
Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP.
Pick up the ball.
Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION.
Elevate to win.
Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY.
Win together.
Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY.
Play by the rules.
Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.
RESPECT.
Value all players.
Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.