HR Business Partner - Corporate & Retail (Temp 12 months)

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to support both our Corporate Functions and Retail operations , with a specific focus on our Factory Outlet Stores in the North-East region . This role is pivotal in driving strategic HR initiatives to enable business success through organizational excellence, employee engagement, and inclusive practices.

Corporate Functions

• Act as a strategic HR partner to corporate departments (Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, General Services, supporting workforce planning, talent development, and organizational design).
• Lead performance management processes and support leadership teams in driving a high-performance culture.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, compensation reviews, and internal mobility.
• Lead employee experience projects and initiatives with a strong focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and cultural onboarding.

Retail – North-East Factory Outlet Stores

• Collaborate with the District Manager and Store Managers to support HR-related topics and projects across the North-East outlet network.
• Monitor and analyze HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, training coverage) to identify trends and propose solutions.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and development initiatives tailored to retail needs.
• Facilitate employee engagement programs and contribute to succession planning and talent pipeline development.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies, acting as a point of reference for HR-related matters in the region.

Profile

• Minimum 5 year experience in HR Business Partnering, ideally in both corporate and retail environments.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across diverse teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to retail locations in the North-East.

What We Offer

A strategic HR role with exposure to both headquarter and field operations. A collaborative and inclusive culture where your voice matters. Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and evolving organization.

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.