Human Resources Director jobs in United States, Colorado, Denver

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for the creation of a yearly NAM strategy for each area under their remit. This should take into account consumer trend and behavior, Global and Market business needs, what has and has not worked previously
• Ensure execution of strategy across each area of the business (taking direction from paper to consumer)
• Direct all channel teams that support Brand, SPW/TR and Purpose (set direction, oversee briefs, ensure they know how they can support, what success looks like, clear obstacles, keep accountabilities etc)
• Support VP Brand Communication in MaEx process: building, managing, analysis, forecasting and reporting
• Be able to look across the categories to coordinate, money and resources strategically to accomplish our business goals
• Ensure the execution of the Global/NAM calendar (including any locally planned and globally approved Market-specific initiatives)
• Lead local Brand Campaign creation within Global guidelines while servicing NAM sport needs
• Partnership with Media team for Brand Media and category media planning, decisions and execution
• Set reactive strategy and coordinate with BUs to ensure a consistent approach and application of best practies
• Responsible for key KPIs for each area of responsibility and corrective actions / learnings against them § Oversight of agency roster and selection to ensure strong relationships, good direction, diversity of skill sets and perspectives and appropriate pricing (in partnership with procurement)
• Oversee sell-in tools for key milestones
• Consistent planning and communication with BU teams to ensure marketing and product plans are complimentary
• Lead by example in driving a high employee engagement and high performance culture
• Identify and develop high-potential talents, to fuel the team's succession plan
• Oversee full team, give feedback, counsel, help to ensuring strongest team possible

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Progressive experience in brand and/or product marketing
• Leading and managing a diverse team
• Proven ability to take projects from high level strategy all the way to consumer touch points
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation, planning, and analytical skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), with an emphasis in Marketing/Business/Sales preferred, and
• At least 10 years sports or other product marketing or related experience, 6 years at the managerial level in the Sporting Goods Industry.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive financials targets and Kpis for WHS team to ensure profitable growth

• Create channel strategy in alignment with country GM and management team / direct stakeholders to reach expected goals

• Develop strong strategic relationship with main retailers to facilitate implementation of our strategy
• Lead the wholesale team to develop people and identify talents

• Maintain the company policies, processes and guidelines at a high level to ensure compliancy in our daily processes

• Influence internal and external stakeholders to reach the expected targets

• Develop a sell out strategy and action plans with his/her team in WHS to ensure high performance standards of our brands in store

• Lead go to market process for WHS to ensure pre sale plan execution

• Lead the strategic planning for major customers (STAPs) both internally and externally to ensure smooth strategy execution
• Influence the local plan as part of the management team to contribute to the success or our company in the country

Key Relationships:

• WHS Sales Development, WHS VP
• Sales Directors, Market Sales Development, Heads of Customer Service, Market Customer Service lead, KA/Field/Fashion, Sales Coordination
• SCM (Demand Planning, warehouses), Credit Management
• Market support functions (OPS, Finance, Marketing, IT, HR)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Enhanced functional skills with strong systems, tools and process knowledge in Sales and Customer Service
• Service mindset and excellent planning and organizational skills
• Proven track record of delivering versus measurable sales targets
• High leadership and managerial skills
• Proven track record of successfully managing a team/organization and projects in a matrix organization
• Pragmatic approach with the ability to distinguish between the level of research needed to achieve the desired results

• Highly specialized level of business acumen.
• Extensive depth of theoretical knowledge and organizational practice or expertise across several disciplines.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in business, ideally with sales and marketing focus or equivalent professional experience
• 8-10 years Sales and/or business development and/ or Finance experience
• 5 years’ management experience

PURPOSE

• Drive Sourcing’s vision to be the Most Agile, Most Competitive, Most Digitalized & Cleanest Supply Base in the industry.
• Develop, implement, and manage sourcing strategies in the respective country in order to meet the company objectives relating to quality, volume, delivery, and cost of sourced products.
• Build relationships with and support implementation of key initiatives in supply partners in order to achieve desired performance outcomes.
• Oversee budget, personnel, and office operations for the country where applicable.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement sourcing strategies within assigned location in order to meet the company objectives relating to quality, volume, delivery, and cost of sourced products.
• Build and maintain business relationships between adidas Sourcing, its key factories, and suppliers are maintained at the highest level of trust and integrity.
• Implement Supply Performance Framework (“SPIKE”) within the assigned location to ensure the company secures, maintains, and supports the highest quality vendors available.
• Manage risks (e.g., political, economic, strategic, etc.) likely to impact business operations in the source locations.
• Ensure implementation of company policy for all operations (Quality, Delivery, Costing, Development, Planning/Ordering/Shipping, Materials)
• Ensure lead times provided by suppliers are in line with Sourcing’s objectives for speed-to-market.
• Ensure supply partners meet company expectations/targets for social and environmental topics.
• Ensure all operations comply with relevant local laws (general and labour) and respect basic human rights, health, and safety of all employees and the environment.
• Work closely with other Sourcing teams to apply and reinforce best practices, standards, and disciplines in the location.
• Develop strong relationships with the relevant Creation Centres to ensure the sourcing strategy is fully aligned with the needs of the adidas.
• Ensure right level of collaboration and capabilities in Digital, Development, and Manufacturing in Tier1 supply partners.
• Form and maintain the appropriate organizational structures for end-to-end process performance. Identify and develop future talent, and ensure appropriate leadership skills are present at every level through effective motivation, coaching, training, and development of direct reports and teams in the location
• Maintain adidas’ public image at the highest possible level through professionalism, integrity, and contribution to the local community.
• Ensure all sourcing operations and practices fully comply with adidas’ Responsible Sourcing& Purchasing Policy, adidas standards and legal requirements, while managing the relevantprocesses internally and externally.
• Role model leadership to foster a culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusion that strives for an inclusive workplace.
• Develop and coach team to ensure the best standards of performance, appropriate skillsets and strong succession plans are in place.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Global Sourcing
• Global Brands
• Product Operations
• Other Global Function team: Social and Environmental Affairs / Government Affairs
• Sourcing Supply Partners

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Breadth of management experiences across various industries (especially manufacturing)
• Strong conceptual thinking and business acumen
• Strong influencing and communication skills (written and spoken)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong MS Office Skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead multidimensional teams.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in engineering or a technical field (e.g., materials science, chemistry, physics, etc.) or non-technical field coupled with relevant work experiences.
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant business experience and 5+ years of people management experience
• Willingness to travel frequently (including internationally)

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Drive inspiring, life-changing opportunities for both internal and external candidates as a brand ambassador.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Recruitment

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for Korea-based corporate functions, including requisition management, sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to identify hiring needs, define search strategies, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
• Apply and adapt broader talent acquisition strategies (e.g., employer branding, internal mobility, DE&I) to strengthen talent pipelines.
• Leverage multiple sourcing channels and talent pools to attract and engage top talent for key roles.
• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and act as a brand ambassador of adidas.
• Conduct regular recruitment performance reviews with business and HR stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting through the global recruitment system.

2. Local Learning Support

• Partner with Talent & HR teams to support the execution of local learning programs (e.g., onboarding, learning events, skill-building workshops).
• Coordinate logistics and communication for key learning initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation and employee engagement.
• Collect feedback and insights from participants to continuously enhance the effectiveness of learning programs.
• Act as a point of contact between global/regional Talent teams and local stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities.

• Local HRBPs and functional leaders
• Corp Communication teams
• External Recruiting vendors and training vendors
• Global/ASIA Talent teams

• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously
• Good understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes and candidate sourcing techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence and engage diverse audiences
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing priorities
• Passion for people development and continuous learning

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of experience in recruitment, ideally within multinational or consumer/retail industries
• Experience in supporting HR or learning initiatives is an advantage
• Proficiency in English and Korean

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Leveraging the expertise of your immediate team and the broader eCommerce and Digital Analytics community, you analyze a wide range of digital performance metrics to uncover growth opportunities. Your insights help enhance brand visibility, expand product availability, and drive sales, ultimately accelerating digital sell-through and increasing market share.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the reporting framework to provide the Partner Program, Partnership Marketing, and Gift Card teams with a single source of truth for key digital metrics, highlighting performance progress and growth opportunities.
• Lead financial planning for these business models through the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle and forecasting tools.
• Proactively identify future commercial opportunities, such as assortment optimization, pricing architecture, and content enhancements, using reliable data sources and tracking their impact over time.
• Maintain and enhance the existing analytics suite while building new, scalable tools that deliver actionable insights to drive net sales and market share growth.
• Guide your team in leveraging digital tools to track, measure, and analyse key customer performance across Europe, with a strong focus on generating actionable insights.
• Champion the adoption and effective use of digital shelf tools across key digital accounts, ensuring clarity of purpose and maximizing product visibility and availability.
• Continuously evaluate and refine the suite of analytics tools to ensure alignment with evolving business needs and strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Digital Sales analytics topics across both European and Global teams.
• Regularly present insights, tools, and performance updates at Digital Sales and Europe eCommerce forums, including Trade Meetings and team huddles.

Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 business analysts, supporting their day-to-day responsibilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Upskill the broader Digital Sales and eCommerce teams by promoting the use and understanding of key analytics tools.
• As one of the leaders in the Europe eCommerce community, collaborate closely with peers to drive an inclusive and performance-based culture through the leadership framework values.

• Set clear objectives, measurable targets and establishing a growth mindset.
• Communicate our strategy in a consistent and compelling manner.
• Create a learning environment through active coaching & two-way feedback.
• Unlock the creativity of your team and inspire them to deliver actionable insights.

Key Relationships:

• Digital Sales pillars
  • Platform Trading
  • Digital Partnerships
  • Partner Experience & Operations
• eCommerce
  • Sales Planning & Analytics
  • Finance
• Global Digital Analytics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to confidently present quantitative and qualitative data led analysis to management & translate messages and stories in a simple way
• Solution-oriented with a focus on achieving results
• Keen interest in deriving insights from large data sets
• Ability to derive the inter-connected nature between various data points
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Databricks, SQL, Power BI, Python)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Advanced Excel skills and high proficiency in spreadsheet analyses
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work under pressure
• Highly motivated, with the ability to work in deadline driven environment
• Comfortable with working in an international environment
• Fluent English is necessary; another European language would be beneficial.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree is preferred
• At least 5 - 7 years of professional experience indigital/eCommerce, Digital Analytics, Business Analytics or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in leading a data focused team to deliver high performance
• Experience in working with digital metrics & a history of leveraging these to increase sales performance in a digital multi-brand environment
• Experience working in the Sporting Goods & Fashion industry preferable, or relatable industries FMCG
• Proven experience in driving change across a large-scale organization

Key Responsibilities

• Establish HR as a trusted business partner and ensure HR initiatives, programs, and policies are fully understood and implemented thoughtfully within the LOB.
• Partner closely with line management in structuring and developing their respective teams to maximize performance and employee engagement. Coach managers on talent management and how to best motivate and challenge all members of their teams, (from high performers to under performers) to ensure employee performance, engagement and accountability.
• Provide an ear and be a coach to employees to help them navigate job issues, career development and answer general questions regarding HR programs and policies.
• Participate as team member on multi-disciplinary projects that utilize various parts of the HR organization including Global HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Development and Training to achieve the project’s objectives.
• Partner with recruitment and hiring team to make sound hiring decisions, give guidance and expertise as needed, particularly around compensation.
• Partner closely with assigned LOB and Rewards to write and evaluate job descriptions. Confirm all positions have been appropriately evaluated using GSMS, are consistent with similar positions in other regions and across LOBs.
• Consult with LOB on compensation issues and provide guidance to confirm internal equity and appropriateness of the action. Manage annual salary and bonus administration for assigned LOB with guidance from Sr Director HR.
• Manage in-bound and out-bound employee transfers in alignment with Global HR Transfer policy. Facilitate the negotiation and preparation of expatriate contract and salary calculation, as well as the relocation process.
• Work closely with HR Specialist to confirm SAP is up to date regarding employee personnel data and organizational structure changes. Provide back to Specialist for SAP data entry and report generation.

Key Relationships

• Rewards HR (Benefits, Compensation, Mobility)
• Talent HR (Talent Acquisition, Talent Partnering)
• HR Business Partner Community
• Line Management

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish a strong rapport and professional credibility with individuals in order to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to objectively coach and deliver constructive and difficult feedback to employees and management on day to day topics as well as complex, difficult, and/or emotional issues.
• Must possess strong analytical skills to assess data, facts, and figures used to develop strategies designed to improve the business and see hidden problems.
• Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a productive manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• HRIS experience, SAP a plus.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and familiarity of local, state and federal employment law
• Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to offer solutions, provide advice and drive resolution on people related matters.
• Customer oriented, approachable with strong interpersonal skills

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with emphasis in human resource management or psychology preferred.
• 2+ years’ generalist HR and recruitment experience and/or training required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree.

Please Note:

• adidas offers a robust and progressive range of benefits, including: health and dental benefits, including prescription drug coverage, out of country coverage, short and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ Retirement Savings Plan with employer match. Qualifying employees are eligible for our education assistance program and fitness reimbursement program.
• Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. We recognize the commitment of our employees by increasing vacation time with length of service. We also offer Service Awards & Service Time Off during milestone years, paid bereavement leave, and parental leave top-up to eligible employees.
• 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 Woodbirdge, Ontario.
• Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
• adidas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with Disabilities, and will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If selected to participate in an interview, accommodations will be made available on request. Please inform the Recruiter of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially