Manager, Learning & Development Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization To implement key Talent strategies in Korea by delivering core and local Talent programs in areas such as Talent Management, Succession Planning, Learning & Development, and Employee Experience. This role is critical in ensuring the consistent and high-quality execution of Talent initiatives aligned with both global frameworks and local business needs. Key Responsibilities 1. Talent Management & Succession Planning • Execute the annual Talent Review and Succession Planning process in collaboration with HRBPs and business leaders. • Track and maintain talent profiles, readiness data, and succession pipelines. • Facilitate and document key Talent discussions (e.g. HiPo calibration, development plans). • Manage follow-up action items from Talent Reviews and ensure visibility with business leaders. 2. Learning & Development (L&D) • Conduct needs analysis in partnership with HRBPs and business stakeholders. • Localize and coordinate implementation of global/regional L&D programs. • Track learning completion and effectiveness; collect feedback for continuous improvement. • Support IDP (Individual Development Plan) creation and usage across teams. • Organize and facilitate learning workshops, manager sessions, and development dialogues. 3. Employee Experience & Onboarding • Coordinate local onboarding experience and ensure smooth new hire integration in collaboration with HR Ops and business. • Support employee engagement initiatives and team development activities (e.g. engagement surveys, action planning workshops). • Ensure ongoing communication and promotion of internal career development tools and frameworks. 4. Talent Program Operations • Support rollout and tracking of all global Talent core products and local programs. • Collect, analyze, and report on key Talent KPIs on a quarterly basis. • Own training administration and logistics including vendor coordination and budget tracking. • Ensure compliance with mandatory training (local/global) and provide operational support for execution. • Liaise with global and regional Talent teams to share local insights and feedback. 5. Stakeholder Collaboration • Partner closely with HRBPs to align Talent activities with workforce needs. • Act as a connector between local business stakeholders and the global Talent organization. • Collaborate with cross-functional partners (e.g., Corporate Communications, DEI Committee…) to ensure consistent employee messaging and experience. Key Relationships • Local HRBPs and functional leaders • Global & ASIA Talent teams (JP&GCA) • Corp Communication teams • External vendors or training partners Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Strong knowledge of talent management and learning practices • Solid facilitation and presentation skills • Experience with program implementation and project management • Analytical mindset and proficiency with HR data and metrics • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Business fluency in Korean and proficiency in English • Familiarity with HRIS tools (e.g., SuccessFactors), and MS Office (especially PowerPoint/Excel) Requisite Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field • Minimum 6–8 years of HR/Talent experience, preferably in an international/matrix organization • Experience supporting talent programs (e.g. Talent Review, L&D, Engagement) • Project coordination or change management experience preferred • Experience facilitating learning or development sessions is a plus 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. 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.