Human Resources Business Partner

Milwaukee Tool

Brookfield (CT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Robust health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness and facilities

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool seeks a strategic Talent Business Partner to collaborate with our Power Tool Engineering organization and Executive Business Partner. You will forecast, identify, build, and implement proactive talent solutions aligned with business goals, lead talent reviews, org design, and employee experience initiatives.

You will partner with leaders to assess performance and potential, design internal mobility plans, and influence senior stakeholders with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years of progressive Talent experience supporting Sr Leaders and aligning Talent to business goals.
Progressive Generalist experience with a focus on leadership level partnerships.
Demonstrated ability to create presence in the business and advocate Talent as a strategic partner.
Ability to travel within Milwaukee locations; possible domestic/international travel <10% annually.

Responsibilities

Partner with leadership to assess employee performance and potential to identify talent gaps and high-potential employees.
Lead the Talent Review, Org Design and Employee Experience initiatives.
Develop talent plans with business leaders to build bench strength for organizational transformation.
Coach leaders on change management and keep employees informed during transformations.
Analyze Talent data to inform business consultation and drive internal mobility.

Skills

Talent strategy

Leadership partnership

Data analytics

Change management

Communication

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

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 provide. 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.

Your Role on Our Team

Under the direction of the Executive Business Partner, you will partner with our Power Tool Engineering organization to play a critical role in forecasting, identifying, building, and implementing proactive talent solutions that align with business goals. The Talent Business Partner will lead the execution of the Talent Review Process, Org Design and Employee Experience. If you are looking to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with continuous change, this opportunity is for you!

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

Partner with leadership to assess employee performance and potential with the goal of uncovering talent gaps and identifying high potential employees.
Implements Talent strategies to create and execute internal mobility plans to align the workforce to business needs.
Demonstrate basic enterprise-wide financial, regulatory and compliance principles and consistently apply those principles to Talent processes, policies, and initiatives.
Partner with business leaders and Talent COEs to develop appropriate talent plans to build bench strength for organizational transformation.
Collaborate with business leaders to create and develop plans to positively impact the organizational environment using Talent data analytics and insights.
Leverage data and analytics to inform business consultation and talent solutions.
Engage key stakeholders and influence senior leadership to align talent to business strategies.
Lead talent cycle activities within assigned business groups.
Coach leaders on the appropriate actions required to respond to employee performance concerns.
Partner with Talent Acquisition - business leaders to identify staffing needs within each business unit.
Support location leadership in the execution of the listening strategies (i.e., engagement survey, skip level meetings, exit interviews, stay interviews, action planning, and leader accountability).

Organizational Design

Proactively develop and refine workforce plans to drive business needs.
Identify issues and trends related to the workforce.
Lead efforts within the business for reorganizations/restructures.
Coach and advise on change management for business transformations. Address the impact of change through the lens of an employee.
Provide input to Talent Operations in design of new policies/programs.
Monitor total rewards practices to attract and retain high performing employees.
Partner with leaders and Talent Development to assist in supporting an organizational change (i Team Kick-off, New Leader Assimilation).

Employee Relations & Compliance

Lead the strategy behind Employee Relations within the area you support and provide guidance on methods and approaches to resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements; collaborate with the legal department when necessary.
Serve as a Talent subject matter expert in relevant labor laws, legal rulings, and regulations with ability to consult and coach on complex Talent issues.
Maintain positive employee relations by creating a responsive, open environment, where employees feel safe speaking up.
Conduct and document internal investigations.
Oversee the off-boarding process.
Interpret Exit Survey data and elevate feedback.

Employee Experience

Partner with leadership to create a comprehensive Employee Experience to drive change and shape the culture.
Use data and analytics to gain insight into employee feedback, provide personalized and relevant experiences, as well as development opportunities.
Cultivate an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees.

Provide program leadership to Talent Management in the following areas (not limited to this list)

Annual Performance Review Process
Annual Merit Cycle
Strategic Talent/Org Review
Internal Mobility

Performs other duties as assigned.

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you

Minimum of 6 years of progressive Talent experience supporting Sr Leaders and aligning Talent to business goals.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
Progressive Generalist experience with a focus on leadership level partnerships.
Proven ability to create presence in the business and apply advocacy skills to position Talent as a strategic business partner.
Anticipates talent needs and provides proactive solutions that improve how work gets done across teams.
Proven track record of taking initiative and solving problems with minimal direction.
Working knowledge of federal and state laws/regulations relating to the human resources field.
Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to leadership.
The ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and diplomacy.
Strong business acumen.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and tell a story with data.
Navigate multiple systems and programs including analytic tools and other Talent systems.
Manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and changing business and economic landscapes, flexing work approach and style to support highest priorities across the organization and within Talent.
Ability to travel within our various Milwaukee locations in the surrounding SE Wisconsin area. Possible domestic/international travel <10% annually (if needed due to business needs).