Talent Advisor: HR Generalist for Operations

TTI Group; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Talent Advisor to partner with Operations leaders in Wisconsin to forecast talent needs, design plans, and drive initiatives that improve workforce effectiveness. You will ensure data integrity, lead multiregional projects, and support employee relations with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires travel to Wisconsin locations, collaboration with COEs, and hands-on work within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of progressive business experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment and diplomacy.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to understand business objectives and deliver Talent solutions that support operational goals.
• Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives that align talent strategies with business priorities.
• Influence and support leaders through organizational change, talent decisions, and team development.
• Leverage workforce analytics and talent insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with Talent Centers of Excellence (COEs) and business leaders to develop and execute talent plans that build bench strength and support organizational growth.
• Support Operations-wide Talent initiatives and projects that span multiple functions, teams, and locations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations matters and workplace concerns.
• Support investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and partnering with Talent leadership to drive appropriate resolution.
• Foster positive employee relations by creating an open and responsive environment where employees feel safe to raise concerns.
• Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support compliance initiatives and maintain working knowledge of applicable labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Serve as a steward of organizational data integrity by ensuring accurate employee records, job profiles, department assignments, cost centers, and reporting structures.
• Audit workforce data, resolve discrepancies in partnership with Talent Operations, and maintain accurate organizational records.
• Generate, maintain, and deliver recurring and ad hoc workforce reporting, including headcount, turnover, internal mobility, and organizational health metrics.
• Identify opportunities to enhance Talent processes through data analysis, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Execute organizational changes within Workday, including promotions, transfers, restructures, position management activities, and other employee data transactions.
• Maintain organizational structures, reporting relationships, and workforce data to support business operations and decision-making.
• Maintain and update job descriptions to reflect evolving business needs and organizational changes.
• Support the implementation and communication of Talent programs, policies, and process improvements.
• Support Culture in Action initiatives and employee engagement efforts across assigned locations.
• Support employee listening strategies, including engagement surveys, stay interviews, skip-level meetings, and exit interviews, and partner with leaders to develop action plans based on feedback.
• Partner with leaders to identify, implement, and track actions that improve employee engagement and retention.
• Support key employee lifecycle processes from onboarding through offboarding.
• Coordinate and execute employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building activities across supported locations.
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing work environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Talent Advisor to partner with Operations leaders in Wisconsin to forecast talent needs, design plans, and drive initiatives that improve workforce effectiveness. You will ensure data integrity, lead multiregional projects, and support employee relations with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires travel to Wisconsin locations, collaboration with COEs, and hands-on work within a fast-paced environment.