Arc’teryx - People & Culture Corporate Business Partner EMEA (m/w/d) - Garching

Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As a Business Partner, you define your role as a strategic partner for the business. The execution of this has you partnering with people leaders and team members to accomplish business objectives through the application of thoughtful, intentional, and innovative people practices and programs. You proactively anticipate organizational needs and provide insight-driven recommendations that strengthen leadership capability, elevate team effectiveness, and advance a culture where people can thrive. You act as a trusted advisor, balancing empathy with accountability, while navigating complex situations with clarity, discretion, and sound judgment.

This role is primarily based out of the Amer Sports Garching/Germany office and is open to hybrid remote work (2 days in the office, 2 days at home and 1 day at the discretion of the manager). Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU. Mid term we foresee the relocation of the role to Amsterdam/Netherlands.

Meet your future team:

The EMEA People & Culture team (Talent Acquisition, Retail Business partnership and Talent Development & Culture Activation) operates in close partnership with our business & people in region as well as the global People & Culture functions in Vancouver.

There is a strong emphasis on partnership, trust, collaboration and mutual support. The team works closely together- sharing knowledge, aligning efforts, and supporting one another – to continuously evolve our people practices and foster a culture of belonging and performance.

Strategic Partnership:

• Serving as the main P&C point of contact for our corporate people leaders and employees.
• Partnering with EMEA leaders to align people strategy with our organizational and business goals.
• Advise and coach leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Identifying business and capability gaps and partnering with people leaders on solutions

Employee Relations:

• Fostering, nurturing and evolving relationships enable rapport, trust and influence throughout the company.
• Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues in partnership with the Amer Sports local HR Managers.  
• Coaching leaders in employee relations which include career development, performance management, progressive discipline, and termination procedures when appropriate.

Talent Management:

• Partnering on talent reviews and leadership capability building.
• Driving our performance management process (objective setting, reviews, calibration).
• Identifying and developing high-potential talent and succession pipelines.
• Supporting (career) development planning and internal mobility.
• Addressing performance issues with structured improvement plans.
• Ensuring relevant talent and leadership development tools and information for teams and employees are readily available, communicated, and understood – you champion personal development
• Partner closely with Global Talent Management to influence and shape programs and practices.
• In collaboration with EMEA talent development: Coaching managers on feedback, performance conversations, and team effectiveness.

Talent Acquisition, in partnership and collaboration with our regional TA function.

• Ensuring the right level of talent by supporting recruitment and decision making for all corporate roles.
• Collaborating with TA function to ensure effective employer branding.

Total Rewards, in partnership and collaboration with our global total rewards function.

• Advising leaders on EMEA total rewards approach and strategy.
• Supporting and driving annual compensation cycles (merit increase, equity, bonuses, promotions).
• Helping shape EMEA total rewards strategy and practices through partnering with Global Total Rewards
• Partnering with specialists on job evaluations and grading structures.
• Ensuring competitive and equitable benefits offerings aligned with market trends.

Employee Experience, Engagement & Impact

• Monitoring and improving employee engagement through surveys (Peakon), listening sessions and action planning.
• Supporting inclusion, belonging, and well-being initiatives.

Change & Transformation

• Supporting organizational change initiatives (restructures, growth, transformation)
• Driving adoption of new programs, tools, and cultural shifts.

Data & Insights

• Using people analytics (Power BI) to inform decisions, and support leaders in their decisions.
• Identifying trends and recommending proactive solutions.
• Tracking effectiveness of P&C programs and initiatives.

• Leading workforce planning and organizational design in partnership with senior business leaders
• Supporting strategy planning for org optimization. 

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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