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Human Resources Generalist – UK/Republic of Ireland
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 worldwide.
About the Role
In 2025, Wolverine Worldwide was recognised as:
- Company of the Year (Footwear News)
- America’s Dream Employer
- Best Employers for Women
- Best Employers for Company Culture (Forbes)
- Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally (Inspiring Workplaces)
- Certified™ Great Place To Work®
The Human Resources Generalist will coordinate business objectives with employees, management, and internal systems to drive employee engagement, HR processes, and talent growth. This position provides strategic human resources support across compliance, total rewards, and talent planning.
Key Responsibilities
The HR Generalist will:
- Coordinate HR strategy across designated functional areas, aligning business goals with HR initiatives in employee engagement, relations, processes, compliance, rewards, and planning.
- Work with HR leadership to implement HR solutions for business needs, including project management and program development.
- Support talent management through coaching, employee counselling, career development, and disciplinary actions.
- Act as a bridge between employees and management for employee relations, talent acquisition, learning & development, performance management, and total rewards.
- Administer HR policies and programs with fairness, consistency, and compliance, including the use of HR systems for scheduling, performance reporting, and workflow.
- Collaborate with the Learning & Organizational Development team to identify training needs and implement solutions.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for HR inquiries and employee concerns.
- Manage hiring practices, including pre-screening, interviews, onboarding (new/transferred), and offboarding for hourly and salaried employees.
- Contribute to Affirmative Action Plan (AAP/EEO) goals and initiatives.
- Manage additional tasks as directed by management.
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Requirements
- Must have a genuine passion for retail and deep knowledge of UK & Republic of Ireland Employment Law.
- HRIS familiarity (e.g., Workday) is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict escalation, foster strong relationships, and collaborate effectively with teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to project-manage, prioritise tasks, and balance business needs with organisational objectives.
- Must adapt quickly to a fast-paced working environment.
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Working Conditions
- Primarily based in a standard office setting with minimal travel requirements.
Our DEI Commitment
At Wolverine Worldwide, we " eingegliedert in jeder Richtung" ("running in all directions"), building an outward-facing culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission:
"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 continuously learning, developing, and challenging ourselves and our partners."
How We Achieve This
- listening and learning from all voices through ongoing development
- being clear on group, individual, and community responsibilities
- prioritising equal employment opportunities and inclusive job advertising.
We’re on a journey and acknowledge that progress is ongoing – but we welcomed to drive change. Beyond comfort or quick fixes, we embrace challenges and redefine what it means to achieve success as Sweaty Betty. Our DEI team and collective ensure this mission is championed and lived.
"We commit to be always."
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