Location: Amsterdam (#Hybrid, 60% in-office)
Ready to lead transformation at the heart of sport and culture? Join adidas in Amsterdam and help shape the future of HR across Europe and beyond!
Why This Role Rocks
- Amsterdam Calling: Our European HQ isn’t just an office, it’s a vibrant campus in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Picture yourself collaborating in open, creative spaces, grabbing coffee with colleagues from around the globe, and stepping out for a run along the Amstel.
- Live the Brand: At adidas, sport is our DNA. You’ll be surrounded by people who live and breathe fitness, innovation, and creativity. Our culture is all about showing up with energy, passion, and a love for what we do; on and off the field.
- Unmatched Facilities: From our state-of-the-art gym, coffee bar and free workout classes including Spin, Pilates, BodyPump and much more, you’ll have every opportunity to stay active, connect, and recharge. If you’re a fitness or sport enthusiast, this is your playground.
- Hybrid Work, Maximum Impact: We believe in the power of in-person collaboration, expect to spend 60% of your time in our buzzing office, with flexibility for remote work when you need it and we support the costs of your commute to the office.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and deliver high-impact HR transformation projects that drive real change. Think re-orgs, large-scale hiring, and operating model shifts.
- Work side-by-side with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure and influence at the highest levels.
- Be the “project guru”, nothing happens without you knowing about it. You’ll set the agenda, drive meetings, and keep everyone aligned and energized.
- Use data and analytics to make smart decisions, even when the facts are fuzzy.
- Build a network across adidas, becoming the go-to expert for project excellence.
- Be part of a close-knit HR team that works hard, plays hard, and loves to have fun, whether that’s a team workout, a coffee break, or celebrating wins together.
What You’ll Bring
- Project Leadership Mastery: You’re a proven project management expert, with 7-10 years of HR experience. You know the HR world and have a track record of leading HR transformation initiatives, think re-orgs, large-scale hiring, or operating model changes.
- Analytical & Data-Driven: You leverage data and analytics to make smart, informed decisions, even when the facts are fuzzy.
- Stakeholder Management Excellence: You build and nurture strong relationships with senior leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional teams.
- Collaboration & Team Spirit: You’re a true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’re known for your positive energy and your ability to bring people together to achieve great things.
- Technical Toolkit: You’re fluent in the tools of the trade Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet and you’re utilising AI daily to raise the bar in project management.
- Agility & Resilience: You’re comfortable with ambiguity, quick to adapt, and always ready to pivot when priorities shift.
- adidas Values Champion: You embody the adidas values in everything you do; courage, ownership, integrity, teamplay, innovation, and teamwork. You celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and always strive to be your best.
- Growth Mindset: You seek feedback, share knowledge, and support your teammates, whether that’s through peer coaching, mentoring, or simply cheering each other on.
- Sport & Fitness Enthusiasm: You don’t just talk about sport, you live it. Whether you’re leading a team workout, joining a lunchtime run, or just bringing your passion for movement to the office every day, you’re a perfect fit for our active, energetic culture.
This isn’t just another project management role. It’s your chance to make a mark at one of the world’s most iconic brands, surrounded by people who share your passion for sport, innovation, and fun.
Ready to join the team? Apply now and bring your energy to adidas Amsterdam!
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.