People & Culture Corporate Business Partner EMEA (m​/w​/d

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• Using people analytics (Power BI) to inform decisions,…