People Partner

WOLVERINE WORLDWIDE INC; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior HRBP Manager to act as a strategic partner, guiding talent management, performance, and employee relations. This role involves advising leadership, developing talent initiatives, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant HR generalist experience.
• Knowledge of federal/country and state/province employment laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as strategic HR business partner to brands or functional groups.
• Develops strategic and long-term talent initiatives.
• Partners with business leaders to create a positive employee experience.

Skills

Conflict Management

Relationship Building

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

HR Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Current employees, please apply in Workday.

This is a Senior HRBP Manager role. Posting Title to reflect market.

The HR Business Partner, Sr. Manager acts as strategic HR business partner to 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. Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• At least 7 years of relevant HR generalist experience.
• Knowledge of federal/country and state/province employment laws/regulations
• Proficient in the use of computers, HR Systems, 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 analyze 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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office and warehouse environment. Some 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.

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.