Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
The Principal, HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic HR partner for the EMEA region within Converse's sharpened operating model. The role partners with regional leaders to activate people and talent strategies that support business priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enhance the teammate experience.
As a trusted advisor, the HRBP brings regional insights to business and HR leaders, coaches leaders through change, and helps drive talent, culture, and organizational outcomes. Working closely with Global Business HR, GEO HR teams, Centers of Excellence, and People Solutions, this role ensures people strategies are aligned, locally relevant, and executed with excellence.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Significant HR Business Partner experience in a complex, matrixed organization.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Experience leading organizational change and transformation.
- Expertise in talent planning, organization effectiveness, performance management, and leadership development.
- Strong judgment, executive communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to balance global alignment with regional business needs.
The Key Capabilities needed to succeed in this position are:
- Business & Financial Acumen
- Organization Effectiveness & Change Leadership
- Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Leadership Coaching
- Influence & Matrix Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Executive Communication
- Culture & Engagement Leadership
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
People & Talent Strategy
Translate business priorities into people plans that enable growth, organizational health, and leadership effectiveness. Support workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and development strategies for the region.
Organizational Effectiveness
Partner with leaders to strengthen organization design, team effectiveness, decision-making, and ways of working. Help leaders successfully land and sustain Converse's sharpened operating model.
Leadership Coaching
Provide coaching and counsel to regional leaders on talent, performance, change leadership, and team effectiveness. Act as a trusted thought partner and challenge leaders when needed to drive better outcomes.
Change & Culture
Support leaders through organizational change while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing culture. Use teammate insights to identify opportunities and drive meaningful action.
HR Ecosystem Leadership
Partner across Business HR, People Solutions, Employee Relations, Talent, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and other HR teams to deliver integrated solutions and elevate the employee experience.
Application deadline: 29 August 2026
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
