Assistant Manager HR - EM South (Cape Town, WC, ZA)

Adidas
Cape Town
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 7+ yearsSkills: ["Business acumen","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Analytical and reporting skills","Initiative","Coaching","Critical thinking"]

Partner with business leaders as a strategic HR advisor for Backoffice teams, leading people initiatives across talent, performance, learning, DE&I, rewards, and engagement. Own key employee lifecycle moments (onboarding/offboarding), collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate processing, and keep HR policies and documentation compliant. Lead HR reporting and analytics, coach managers through change, and support HR projects that strengthen culture and organisational effectiveness.

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Adidas
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13 hours ago

Assistant Manager HR - EM South (Cape Town, WC, ZA)

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Job Summary

Partner with business leaders as a strategic HR advisor for Backoffice teams, leading people initiatives across talent, performance, learning, DE&I, rewards, and engagement. Own key employee lifecycle moments (onboarding/offboarding), collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate processing, and keep HR policies and documentation compliant. Lead HR reporting and analytics, coach managers through change, and support HR projects that strengthen culture and organisational effectiveness.
Location: Cape Town
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as a strategic partner to business leaders on all people-related matters.
  • •Lead key HR calendar activities including talent management, performance management, learning & development, DE&I, rewards, and employee engagement.
  • •Support and/or lead strategic HR projects and initiatives that improve organisational effectiveness and culture.
  • •Own talent experience moments across onboarding, offboarding, and other employee milestones.
  • •Serve as first point of contact for employees and managers, and maintain HR policies, processes, and documentation in line with compliance requirements.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Human Resources or a related field.
  • •7 years progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a strategic HR Business Partnering role.
  • •Proven experience managing complex employee relations independently and driving HR initiatives.
  • •Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing at leadership level.
  • •Strong HR analytics and reporting skills, including proficiency in MS Excel and HR systems.
Experience:7+ yearsMultinationalCross- geographyMatrix organisation
Education:
Skills:Business acumenCommunicationInterpersonal skillsAnalytical and reporting skillsInitiativeCoachingCritical thinking
Tech Stack:MS ExcelHR systems

Company Brief

Adidas
Global sportswear company designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serves consumers and athletes through branded products, direct-to-consumer retail, and wholesale channels worldwide.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
Founded: 1949
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