About this role
Job title: Human Resources Manager
About the Role Milwaukee Tool's Human Resources Manager is a strategic partner who aligns talent strategies with business goals to drive organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, coach for high-performing teams, and ensure compliance while fostering an inclusive culture.
What You'll Do
- Strategic Business Partnership: Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute Talent strategies aligned to short- and long-term business objectives; serve as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness; translate business needs into actionable Talent solutions delivering measurable impact; lead change management initiatives.
- Data Analytics & Insights: Leverage workforce data (turnover, engagement, performance, succession, etc.) to identify trends and root causes; develop and deliver executive-level presentations and insights that inform decision-making; use analytics to proactively shape talent strategy, retention plans, and organizational health; drive accountability through metrics and ongoing business reviews.
- Employee Relations & Legal Compliance: Partner with local Employee Relations Team and leaders to navigate employee relations matters, providing clear guidance and risk-based recommendations aligned with policy and legal standards; ensure consistent documentation and support investigations with thorough, fact-based decision-making; maintain audit-ready documentation and adherence to processes and timelines.
- Performance & Talent Management: Drive performance management processes, including coaching, development planning, and performance improvement; facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development; lead internal talent mobility and partner with leaders on promotions, compensation recommendations, and organizational structure.
- Employee Experience & Engagement: Support and execute engagement strategies (surveys, skip-levels, stay/exit interviews, action planning); identify opportunities to enhance culture, retention, and employee experience; drive leader accountability for engagement outcomes and action plans.
- Organizational Development & Change: Partner with leadership to support organizational transitions and capability building; influence leadership behaviors that drive performance, inclusion, and culture; lead initiatives to strengthen bench strength and long-term workforce readiness.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of progressive HR/Talent experience, including business partnership/manager experience.
- Proven experience partnering with senior leaders (Director+ level).
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and compliance practices.
- Advanced data analytics, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decision-making and drive results through collaboration and data-informed insights.