Senior Manager HR Rewards - Temp until 08/31/2027(m/f/d)

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION:

Rewards Partner supporting the development and implementation of creative and innovative Rewards solutions, supporting the delivery of the adidas strategy while fostering a positive employee experience. Rewards encompasses Compensation, Benefits & Cross-Boarder Employment.

Partner with the relevant HR and Business stakeholders on all Rewards related topics (Compensation & Benefits, Cross-Border Employment and Recognition) as well as lead the implementation and communication of Rewards processes, standards, procedures and guidelines for this Business Unit.

Key focus on the use of data and analytics, as well as digital solutions to provide the best employee experience, while ensuring external competitiveness and internal equity of the Rewards offering.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act as the primary Rewards contact point and subject matter expert for key HR and Business stakeholders; working together with these stakeholders to create and deliver Rewards solutions, with a focus on the employee experience.

Implementation and execution of core global Rewards programs and processes

Continually evaluate and partner with respective Geography leads to ensure relevant programs, processes, and procedures in one country lead to the same Rewards experience

Analyze industry insights and leading practices in the space of HR Rewards

Focus on creating connections within and between teams, as well as with internal and external stakeholders, fostering a global mindset in the implementation of global programs, standards, and policies.

Apply storytelling techniques to facilitate effective change management and achieve alignment and buy-in.

Conduct detailed analysis to identify trends and produce solutions.

Collaborate with other HR functions, as well as Finance, Tax and Legal/Labor Relations to ensure alignment and compliance of Rewards programs and processes

Lead the creation of Market Reference Ranges for respective scope, including consultation and alignment with HRBPs.

Prepare executive compensation offers, working closely with Exec TA, HRBP and business stakeholders as required

Actively engage in internal and external networks and communities to ensure active knowledge transfer, and to facilitate innovation.

Remain abreast of existing and future trends and implications on rewards programs.

Provide ongoing evaluation of Reward programs to ensure alignment with market and strategy.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Business Leaders

Global Rewards Team

Global Rewards Lead Experts and assigned global experts

HR Business Partners for coverage areas

HR Solutions and TECH

External networks and knowledge providers

Global Business Services (GBS)

External consultants and authorities

Finance

Works Council/Unions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

:

Ability to adapt and react in a fluid work environment

Experienced in conducting compensation analysis

Experience delivering extraordinary results in complex global and matrix organisations.

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to bring people along on the journey without direct line-management

Strong ability to collaborate and create connections

High level of resilience

High tolerance for ambiguity and change

Strong project management skills

Strong data management & data analytics

Proven communication and story-telling ability

Confidence with and negotiation skills towards Executive-level stakeholders

Desire to constantly challenge the status quo

Passion for identifying and delivering upon enhancement opportunities

Strong analytical and think-through skills, with the ability to put new ideas into concepts and actionable programs, always with a focus on digitalization

Demonstrated multi-cultural skills and global mind-set

Constant appetite to learn and extend knowledge on a wide range of topics

Excellent command of English (knowledge of German language would be a definite plus)

A passion for digitalization, always looking beyond automation

High level of affinity to and experience with Business computing solutions, ideally including SAP-HR (experience with additional tools would be a plus)

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

University degree or adequate education with emphasis on business or Total Rewards

6+ years of overall work experience in Rewards in international companies with matrix structures

Work experience in HR areas besides Compensation & Benefits (preferred)

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.

AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –

BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.

JOB TITLE:

Senior Manager HR Rewards - Temp until 08/31/2027(m/f/d)

BRAND:

LOCATION:

Herzogenaurach

TEAM:

People & Culture

STATE:

BY

COUNTRY/REGION:

DE

CONTRACT TYPE:

Temp

NUMBER:

545913

DATE:

Jun 9, 2026