HR Generalist

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.

In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.

Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.

The Human Resources Generalist coordinates business objectives with employees and management in designated functional areas within Wolverine Worldwide. This includes employee engagement, employee relations, HR processes, compliance, total rewards, and talent planning. In addition, the HR Generalist provides support to Human Resource leadership and assists with project management, and program development.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Human Resources Generalist coordinates business objectives with employees and management in designated functional areas within Wolverine Worldwide. This includes employee engagement, employee relations, HR processes, compliance, total rewards, and talent planning. In addition, the HR Generalist provides support to Human Resource leadership and assists with project management, and program development.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Coordinates with assigned business units and provides guidance and input on all aspects of Human Resources.

• Supports the implementation of HR solutions for business needs in collaboration with HR leadership. Assists with various analysis, research and special projects.

• Assists with day-to-day talent management guidance to management and employees (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).

• Acts as a connection between management and employees in matters of employee relations, talent management, learning and development, talent acquisition and total rewards.

• Supports the administration of HR policies and programs for the assigned facility or functional group to ensure company policies are administered fairly and consistently. Uses and provides assistance in the usage of human resource systems and tools for talent management, performance management, reporting and staffing.

• Coordinates the identification of training needs, and the implementation of training solutions, in partnership with the Learning & Organizational Development team.

• Acts as the first point of contact for employee and HR related requests and questions.

• Coordinates hourly and salaried hiring practices to ensure appropriate staffing levels are achieved with qualified and engaged individuals. Assists with pre-screening and interviewing process.

• Assists leaders with the onboarding process for new or transferred employees, and off boarding.

• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• A genuine passion for retail

• Knowledge of UK & Republic of Ireland Employment Law

• Previous HRIS systems experience such as Workday a plus

• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage conflict and escalate when necessary

• Strong relationship-building & team collaboration skills

• Ability to coach and counsel employees

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Successfully navigates a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

• Ability to balance business needs and organizational expectation

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment. Minimal travel required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Our DEI Commitment

We are working to create a culture and team that represents our mission of empowerment. We want to celebrate our diversity, embody inclusion and create an equitable business. This means doing more and working harder to make the long-lasting changes necessary. We care about our people, our community and world.

We want to stand up for what we believe in and give our people a platform to use their voice. To actively listen and learn from what they have to say. This involves focusing on learning, development, and progression across the business. Being clear on the responsibilities we hold each other and to our community. It also means being committed to equal employment opportunities. Ensuring we consider ALL applicants for jobs and working harder to make our job advertising more inclusive.

Our DEI mission is "to embed diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of our business. To create a culture of belonging that empowers everyone to be their best authentic self. We commit to celebrating different perspectives and to continuously learning, developing and challenging ourselves and our partners."

We know we're on a journey. And far from perfect. But we want to be a part of the solution to the problem. It might not be comfortable or straightforward. But if we weren't up for doing the hard work and breaking the mould, we wouldn't be Sweaty Betty. We are committed to working across our business and with our DEI committee & DEI Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always. Because when we say all, we mean it.