Human Resources Manager

About this role

Job Description:

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS!   At Milwaukee Tool we   firmly believe   that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you access to everything you need to support the needs of our employees.

  Our Talent Management   T eam is committed to providing   support , tools, programs, and innovative technologies that allow our leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams. We achieve this by partnering with leadership to create proactive talent solutions to   optimize   the organization's short and long-term goals. Our focus on   the employee   experience enables us to attract, develop, engage, and   retain   people to their full potential.  

Behind our doors   you'll   be empowered every day   to   own it, drive it, and do what it takes to enhance the people behind the biggest breakthroughs in   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  

As the Human Resources Manager   you   will be excited by the variety of work and will thrive in t his   tremendously   fast paced   environment. You   will   enjoy working on many things at once and at a very quick pace. In this position, you will build collaborative relationships across the organization and will be a key influencer and trusted advisor in your role.

Role Overview  

The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner to business leaders, providing end-to-end talent support that drives organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and business performance. This role   operates   as a trusted advisor with an earned seat at the leadership table, influencing decisions through data, insight, and strong business acumen.  In this role, you will be responsible for   aligning Talent strategies to business goals, coaching senior leaders, and ensuring compliance while fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture.

You'll   be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities :  

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 and influencer, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership effectiveness  

• Translate business needs into actionable Talent solutions, driving measurable impact  

• Lead and influence change management initiatives across the organization

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, scorecards, and ongoing business reviews  

Employee Relations & Legal Compliance  

• Partner with   local Employee Relations Team and   leaders to navigate employee relations matters,   providing   clear guidance, coaching, and risk-based recommendations aligned with company policy and legal standards  

• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring consistent application of policies, practices, and documentation across the organization  

• Support resolution of employee concerns through consultation, influence, and partnership with leadership while   maintaining   fairness, consistency, and objectivity  

• Support, or in some cases lead,   employee investigations based on complexity and risk, ensuring thorough documentation, fact-based decision-making, and alignment with legal and compliance standards  

• Drive leader accountability for proper documentation, consistency in decision-making, and adherence to policy  

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies; proactively   identify   and mitigate potential risk areas  

• Partner with   local Employee Relations Team or Director of Talent Management   on escalations, ensuring audit-ready documentation, defensible outcomes, and adherence to required processes and timelines  

• Maintains a zero-tolerance approach to documentation gaps, ensuring all employee relations matters are documented   timely , accurately, and completely  

• Support local Employee Relations Partner(s) to e nsure all cases, actions, and outcomes are audit-ready at any point, with clear rationale and supporting documentation  

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 efforts to align workforce capabilities with business needs   

• 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 and on occasion   Talent Development to support organizational transitions and capability building  

• Influence leadership behaviors that drive performance, inclusion, and culture  

• Lead initiatives that strengthen bench strength and long-term workforce readiness  

The TOOLS   you'll   bring with you:

Required  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)  

• 7+ years of progressive HR/Talent experience, including business partnership /manager  

• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders (Director+ level)  

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and compliance practi

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