Benefits Lead

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 Companys products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information visit .

In 2025 the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year by Forbes as one of Americas Dream Employers Americas Best Employers for Women and Americas 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

Acts as a Lead in the benefits space for the EMEA Region by overseeing daily benefits administration and communications for medical life income protection retirement plans paid time off leaves etc.

• Supports Total Rewards leadership by executing HR strategic plan initiatives aligned to benefits in the EMEA region.

• Partners with benefit brokers for the EMEA region with benchmarking reviews renewals updating employee census information enrollments and implementations of employee offerings.

• Responsible for the documentation and record retention of all benefit details for each country within the region along with creating and maintaining employee-facing benefits guides.

• Partners with HRBPs on escalated benefits issues changes to offerings and employee communication.

• Administer and track employee leaves by aligning to benefit plan design along with communicating with employees and supporting them through their leave.

• Responsible for the compliance of the benefits programs through understanding of regulatory requirements and ensuring internal auditing practices maintain program compliance.

• Supports the annual resource planning process along with invoice management.

• Responds to and supports employees leadership and HR partners with benefit related inquiries.

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources or equivalent work experience.

• Proficient experience in Human Resources preferably in Benefits.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the EMEA region.

• Ability to perform job functions in a competent professional customer oriented and confidential manner.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. Workday experience preferred.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform independent problem solving.

• Strong organizational analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Ability to work professionally with all levels of employees and leadership.

Normal office environment. Some travel is 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.