Senior People Partner

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Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine. Wolverine World wide's continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage and inspire our consumers – every step of the way.
Our team members are the beating heart of all our stores across the world, bringing their contagious passion to work every day, and going above and beyond to ensure an amazing experience for every customer they meet. From the moment they enter the store to when they leave, you will be responsible for making sure our customers have an exceptional experience. Whether that’s helping them pick a new pair of shoes, or helping them style an outfit, your core responsibility is to ensure our consumers enjoy their time with us in store.

The HR Business Partner, Sr. Manager acts as strategic HR business partner to our brands or functional group/s within the organization. The HR Business Partner, Sr. Manager is responsible for using HR expertise to shape advice and strategy to assist the business in achieving goals. The role serves as an advisor and is responsible for execution of talent management, performance management, change management, culture, and employee relations.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Facilitates effective communications, leads through change, and fosters cultural progress

• Drives organizational and operational alignment between employees and management across multiple locations within the business group

• Acts as an advisor to the leadership team in matters of employee relations, talent management, learning and development, culture, and talent acquisition. Delivers business outcomes by advising the leadership team on HR best practices and acting as a role-model for the rest of the team.

• Partners with business leaders to make Wolverine Worldwide an amazing place to work by creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

• Develops a prominent talent pipeline through robust capability and competency development, as well as resource and succession planning.

• Develops strategic and long-term talent initiatives that result in the attraction, selection, and retention of talent across all hourly and salary positions within the functional business unit.

• Responsible for identifying training needs and working in partnership with the Learning and Organizational Develop team to design and implement impactful learning and development opportunities.

• Develops HR and business solutions by recommending and executing plans of action.

• Utilizes reports, networks, subject matter knowledge and best in class practices to formulate recommendations.

• Partners with Total Rewards team to create and implement programs that meet the needs and expectations of designated business group.

• Ensures compliance and alignment with federal, state, and local laws and company HR policies and practices.

• May manage a team of HR professionals, leading them and directing them in day-to-day specialist and generalist operations and developing them for future growth. 

• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies and other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• 7 years+ of relevant HR generalist experience.

• Knowledge of European and regional employment laws/regulations

• Proficient in the use of HR Systems (Workday experience would be beneficial) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage conflict and use good judgement

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization, up to and including senior levels

• Strong relationship-building & team collaboration skills

• Demonstrated ability to understand and analyse business metrics and external business conditions

• Tenacious and adaptable demonstrating resiliency through challenging situations.

•  People management preferred

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

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

• Strong business acumen including ability to balance business needs with organizational expectations

• Ability to creatively problem solve with an understanding of short and long-term decision impact

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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.

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.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.