Manager, Talent, Human Resource Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Drive inspiring, life-changing opportunities for both internal and external candidates as a brand ambassador. This role leads corporate recruitment for adidas Korea and supports the implementation of local learning initiatives that foster continuous growth and engagement within the organization. By partnering closely with business leaders and HR colleagues, this role ensures a best-in-class recruitment experience and contributes to building an agile, learning-oriented culture aligned with global standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Corporate Recruitment • Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for Korea-based corporate functions, including requisition management, sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation. • Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to identify hiring needs, define search strategies, and ensure alignment with business priorities. • Apply and adapt broader talent acquisition strategies (e.g., employer branding, internal mobility, DE&I) to strengthen talent pipelines. • Leverage multiple sourcing channels and talent pools to attract and engage top talent for key roles. • Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and act as a brand ambassador of adidas. • Conduct regular recruitment performance reviews with business and HR stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities. • Ensure accurate data management and reporting through the global recruitment system. 2. Local Learning Support • Partner with Talent & HR teams to support the execution of local learning programs (e.g., onboarding, learning events, skill-building workshops). • Coordinate logistics and communication for key learning initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation and employee engagement. • Collect feedback and insights from participants to continuously enhance the effectiveness of learning programs. • Act as a point of contact between global/regional Talent teams and local stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities. Key Relationships: • Local HRBPs and functional leaders • Corp Communication teams • External Recruiting vendors and training vendors • Global/ASIA Talent teams Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills • Proven ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously • Good understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes and candidate sourcing techniques • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence and engage diverse audiences • Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in managing priorities • Passion for people development and continuous learning Requisite Education & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent • Minimum 5 years of experience in recruitment, ideally within multinational or consumer/retail industries • Experience in supporting HR or learning initiatives is an advantage • Proficiency in English and Korean 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.