Senior People Solutions Consultant, EMEA

Responsibilities

• You will use technology (ServiceNow and Workday) to manage cases effectively and generate insights that support informed decision-making for the teammate population.
• You will lead high-impact HR projects within the region and use your local expertise to proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and implement best practices.
• Application deadline: 23/06/2026

Additional Information

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH Nike is a highly collaborative environment, and the role is part of a team of HR professionals and business stakeholders. You will report to the People Solutions Director for the region and will coach and consult with people managers across South Africa (corporate and store-based teams). You will partner closely with the EMEA HQ People Solutions organization and Centers of Expertise to implement programs, ensure local requirements are represented, and leverage specialist expertise. You will also collaborate with People Solutions Consulting colleagues across regions to share insights, best practices, and continuous improvements. In this role, you will build and manage key stakeholder relationships across retail and corporate teams, ensuring the needs of teammates and business priorities are effectively represented. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for an experienced, solution-oriented HR professional to support teammates in South Africa, based in the Johannesburg office. This role plays a critical part in shaping the overall teammate experience in the region. It delivers expertise and solutions across a wide range of complex HR topics and provides high-quality HR support to both retail stores and corporate teams, in close partnership with business leaders, HR teams, and EMEA Headquarters. The successful candidate is a proactive problem solver who develops scalable, practical solutions that meet organizational needs. They build strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders and use deep HR expertise to elevate the teammate experience while continuously seeking opportunities to improve. - Demonstrable high-volume HR case management experience - Experience in a dynamic retail environment is advantageous - Strong understanding of a broad range of HR processes, policies, and practices, with experience implementing them effectively - Knowledge of local regulatory requirements and key employment law principles - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills - Ability to prioritize effectively and balance attention to detail with pace - Proven ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and collaborate successfully - Experience with ServiceNow and Workday is advantageous - Solid understanding of HR policies, practices, procedures, and their interdependencies - Strong operational and functional HR knowledge with the ability to execute both routine and complex processes - Uses technology to improve, streamline, and automate activities; advanced Workday knowledge is a plus - Consistently balances speed with accuracy and quality - Demonstrates strong customer focus across a diverse business audience - Applies project management discipline to coordinate with specialists and functional experts to deliver effective outcomes

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