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Sr. Director, HRBP EMEA

Posted 9 Sep 2026
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10 to 25 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required language
English (Fluent)

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At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Purpose of Role

The Sr. Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) – EMEA is responsible for the leadership and effective operation of the HR POD in the region EMEA. In region, the Sr. Director, HRBP is accountable for the full spectrum of delivered HR practices for the business unit including; talent strategy, succession planning & performance management, talent acquisition, organizational design and effectiveness, training & development, teammate relations, compensation & benefits.

Your Impact

  • Consults, coaches and influences the EMEA MD and their BU management team in the development and execution of business specific people strategy and tactics, aligned to the HR Life Cycle Processes, with particular responsibility on the people components in the BU Long Range Plan.
  • Leader of the EMEA HR POD, directly accountable for leading, developing and retaining HRBP and COE talent, indirectly for the cross-functional POD members such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and Total Rewards.
  • Coaches L3 teammates on career development and effective team dynamics.

Engage global HR COEs to create and deploy:

  • Talent acquisition strategy delivering a consistent pipeline of internal and external talent.
  • Proper application of benefits and rewards programs.
  • Training and development programs to meet the needs of the business unit.
  • Establishing wage and salary structure, pay policies.
  • Compliance with applicable employment regulations.
  • Represents the Employer in the Netherlands Works Councils, German Works Council, French Social-Economic Committee and any other formal teammate representation bodies to the extent required.
  • Promote and establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale; drive the UA culture through all levels of the business unit.
  • Proactively seek knowledge of both industry and functional specialty researching best practices, legal developments, emerging trends, technological advancements and benchmark comparison’s in order to create HR practices that are best in class.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university.
  • Minimally 10 years of Human Resources management and leadership experience to provide direction to a regional or functional team.
  • Proven knowledge of all core HR processes including performance management, organization design, leadership development, talent management, compensation, succession planning, training and organizational development.
  • Ability to flex between global program requirements and regional nuance.
  • Knowledge of labor law in the Netherlands and at least one other European jurisdiction would be a plus.
  • Solution oriented with a can-do mentality.
  • Coach, mentor, and motivate team members and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills. Prior experience clearly expressing complex ideas and strong presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Fluent in English and at least one other European language (Dutch preferred).
  • Prior experience leading human resources in a highly matrixed organization with critical interdependencies on global stakeholders.
  • Prior experience promoting an atmosphere which inspires people leaders to excel and develop their teams.
  • Experience working with an employee representation body such as a works council in a European jurisdiction will be a plus.
  • Prior experience providing confidential counseling and coaching to senior level people leaders. Exercising judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
  • Proven experience working well with others to maintain and build cross-functional (internal and external) relationships.

Workplace Location

  • Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.
  • Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Relocation

  • Relocation Provided.

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
  • Under Armour Merchandise Discounts.
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
  • 38 hour working week (fulltime).
  • 28 days holiday.
  • Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
  • Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site.
  • Amsterdam, NL, 1076 CM
  • Business Unit: Corporate
  • Region: North America
  • Employee Class: Full Time
  • Employment Type: Salaried

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