Associate Talent Project Leader

Milwaukee Tool; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Incentive compensation

Tuition assistance

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Employee discounts

On-site wellness

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking an Associate Talent Project Leader to drive smaller to moderate Talent projects and support broader Talent initiatives. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage timelines, maintain documentation, and identify risks to ensure timely delivery.

Working across Talent and other functions, you will independently manage responsibilities, balance priorities, and escalate decisions when needed. A strong emphasis on communication and organizational skills is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/professional experience.
• 2+ years of project management, HR/Talent, or cross-functional project work.
• Foundational project management skills: planning, timelines, coordination, documentation, risk tracking.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead smaller to moderate Talent projects and support workstreams within broader initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, trackers, and documentation.
• Coordinate activities, meetings, stakeholders, and deliverables to keep work moving and ensure accountability.
• Monitor progress, dependencies, risks, and issues; escalate when appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Risk & issue tracking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/PM or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams/SharePoint

Project tracking tools

Job description

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to thrive and deliver your best.

Job Description

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to thrive and deliver your best.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen. Learn more about our story HERE.

Your Role On Our Team

The Associate Talent Project Leader leads smaller to moderate, defined Talent projects and supports workstreams within broader Talent initiatives. This role brings structure and follow-through to project work by coordinating stakeholders, managing timelines and deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and identifying risks or issues that may impact execution.

Working across Talent and other functions, the Associate Talent Project Leader independently manages assigned project responsibilities and deliverables while seeking guidance on significant risks, tradeoffs, or decisions outside of defined scope.

You'll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties And Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead smaller to moderate, defined Talent projects and support workstreams within larger initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, trackers, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project activities, meetings, stakeholders, and deliverables to keep work moving and ensure accountability.
• Monitor progress, dependencies, risks, and issues; address items within scope and elevate when appropriate.
• Support change readiness and adoption through communications, training materials, feedback collection, and transition activities.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Talent and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify responsibilities, coordinate deliverables, and support project outcomes.
• Provide clear, timely project updates and prepare materials to support project discussions and decisions.
• Build trusted working relationships through strong communication, organization, and dependable follow-through.
• Gather data, feedback, and stakeholder input to support decisions and identify practical improvements to project execution and stakeholder experience.

Operational Effectiveness & Growth

• Maintain organized project documentation and contribute to tools, templates, and practices that improve consistency and repeatability.
• Manage competing priorities and adapt to changing timelines, stakeholder needs, and project requirements.
• Build project management, stakeholder communication, and Talent functional expertise through experience and continued development.

Program Management

• Drive coordination and execution of the Employee Purchase Program in alignment with organizational goals with clear data tracking.
• And other duties as assigned.

What TOOLS You'll Bring With You

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Project Management, or a related field; or equivalent education/professional experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in project management, HR/Talent, project or program coordination, business operations, or cross-functional project work.
• Foundational project management skills, including project planning, timeline management, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and risk/issue tracking.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and follow-through.
• Ability to independently manage assigned responsibilities, balance competing priorities, and appropriately escalated risks or decisions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Teams/SharePoint, project tracking tools, or similar business systems.

Other TOOLS We Prefer You To Have

• Experience supporting HR/Talent projects or initiatives.
• Exposure to change management, Agile, Lean, continuous improvement, or other project methodologies.

Benefits

Your Health

• Outstanding Medical Coverage: Choose from three plans - with deductibles starting at just $500. Milwaukee Tool covers most of the premium costs, so you pay significantly less.
• Dental, and Vision Coverage: Comprehensive coverage plus a substantial vision allowance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential counseling sessions and mental health support.

Your Financial Future

• 401(k): Generous company match of 50% on the first 8% you save, with immediate vesting.
• Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to earn additional income through participation in company incentive plan(s).
• Education Assistance: Invest in your future with our outstanding tuition reimbursement program, designed to support your educational and career goals.

Your Life

• Flexible PTO: Generous paid time off on an annual basis.
• Paid Parental Leave: Paid leave to bond with your new child.
• Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings on Milwaukee Tool products and third-party services.
• On-Site Wellness: Enjoy on-site activities, including subsidized cafeterias and coffee service, fitness centers, and clinics at select locations.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and perks, visit our Career Benefits Page.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.