Specialist GBS HR Services (Compensation)

Location:

Portalegre, Portuguese areas, Portugal

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Human Resources Jobs

Advertiser:

adidas

Job ID:

132600623

Posted On:

06 January 2026

PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION:

Within the framework of HR Services, we are providing excellent services and business competence regarding all HR Services-related processes. As HR Services strives to combine competent and professional business partnering with a constant enhancement of services in an efficient and value-adding way, the role is vitally supporting this target by following key responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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-Perform the administration of HR Services tools, programs, and processes on a global level.
-Direct support to the Team Lead in HR Compensation topics (HR requests, dispatching, auditing, improvements, problem solving).
-Be a contact person and provide professional advice, expertise and service excellence for the HR community and relevant stakeholders regarding HR Compensation topics.
-Support calculation and ensure the correct execution of rules regarding the payout for the Short-Term Incentives programmes.
-Handle calculation and ensure the correct execution of rules regarding the monthly Retail Bonus DACH & PT.
-Timely execution of HR Compensation-related general and complex tasks according to defined processes, timetables, and service levels in compliance with applicable policies (local, regional, or global) and work agreements.
-Preparation of data and system audits, and execution accordingly.
-Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of defined internal controls.
-Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR Compensation procedures, processes, and respective documentation incl. mapped processes and knowledge base articles.
-Ensure the correct execution of laws and regulations with regard to specific employee master data and organisational data according to defined procedures.
-Providing input for the communication of standards, procedures and processes to employees and internal customers.
-Participate regularly in workshops and meetings held by subject matter experts.
-Prepare training material and carry out training on HR Compensation topics.
-Act as a role model in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations, as well as adidas’ Fair Play Code of Conduct and other internal policies and company agreements.
 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

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-HR Rewards.
-HR Services teams.
-HR Experts.
-HR Business Partners.
-GBS Finance and Controlling.
-External authorities, consultants, and suppliers.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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-Previous working experience as a Compensation Specialist.
-Knowledge of compensation management principles, rules and practices.
-Technical knowledge of vendor platforms for stocks.
-Ability to gather and analyse statistical data and generate reports.
-Database management skills.
-Knowledge of statistical sampling and survey methodology.
-Good level of affinity to and experience with Business computing solutions, such as SAP HR.
-Very good analytical skills, detail-oriented and problem-solving work style.
-Highly results-driven and self-motivated team player mentality.
-Strong customer focus and service-minded.
-International mindset, experience as part of a geographically & culturally diverse team.
-Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks in order of importance.
-Curious and growth mindset; keen to learn and approach subjects outside of comfort zone.
 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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-University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or similar.
-2+ years relevant working experience in a multi-national environment, preferably within HR Rewards/Compensation.
-Very good command of English.
-Strong knowledge of MS-Office applications (Advanced Excel).
-Fully qualified/trained in the job, with deep knowledge of the HR Shared Service set-up.

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