Adidas is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (incl. gender identity), ethnic and social backgrounds, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions and beliefs, and those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities*. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees.*We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation : As the Assistant Manager Talent Attraction & Development, you will play a key role in shaping the workforce at our Rieste site — from operators to director-level roles. You will own the full 360° recruitment cycle and ensure an outstanding candidate and employee experience. Working closely with hiring managers, HR colleagues, our global Centers of Expertise, and partners across our European DC network, you will not only attract top talent but also ensure smooth onboarding and support their continued development within the organization. Key Responsibilities: Lead the full recruitment cycle: from requisition approval and hiring manager briefings to job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing strategies, and offer management. Work together with our external personnel service providers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and strong partnerships. Manage an engaging onboarding experience for all employee levels, together with European HR and business stakeholders. Support employee development through planning and coordinating engagement initiatives, learning activities, and training events across our local sites. Strengthen our internal and external talent pipeline, including fostering internal rotations within our European distribution center network. Create, track, and report KPIs, using dashboards to measure progress and identify improvement opportunities. Key Relationships: Candidates & Hiring Manager HR teams (local, regional, global), especially Talent COE Works Council External service providers, agencies, local educational networks Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : HR Expertise: First experience in HR, ideally in talent attraction and/or learning & development within larger and international organizations. People Focus: Strong customer mindset and clear understanding of business needs and competencies. Self-Leadership: Ability to independently manage your scope as the local subject-matter expert. Collaboration: Proactive, solution-oriented team player with a pragmatic approach and a drive for continual improvement. Quality Orientation: Strong listener with the ability to understand needs and deliver tailored HR solutions. Interpersonal Strengths: Approachable, empathetic, and skilled at building trusting relationships. Work Ethic: Highly organized, self-motivated, hands-on, confident, and creative. Adaptability: Open to new ideas and supportive of change initiatives. Digital Mindset: Experience or interest in process optimization through AI and digitalization. Language Skills: Fluent in German and English (written & spoken). Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications: University degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in Human Resources or a related field. Initial HR work experience in recruiting, talent attraction, or talent development — ideally in an international environment. International exposure (studies or internships abroad) is an advantage. Willingness to travel nationally to other sites and recruiting events. 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.