Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

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. This opportunity is ideal for those looking to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with continuous change.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
  • Partner with leadership to assess employee performance and potential to uncover talent gaps and identify high-potential employees.
  • Implement Talent strategies to create and execute internal mobility plans aligning the workforce to business needs.
  • Demonstrate enterprise-wide financial, regulatory, and compliance principles and apply them to Talent processes, policies, and initiatives.
  • Develop talent plans with business leaders and Talent COEs to build bench strength for organizational transformation.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to create plans that 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 with business strategies.
  • Lead talent cycle activities within assigned business groups.
  • Coach leaders on appropriate actions to address employee performance concerns.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to identify staffing needs within each business unit.
  • Support location leadership in executing listening strategies (e.g., engagement surveys, 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 the design of new policies/programs.
  • Monitor total rewards practices to attract and retain high-performing employees.
  • Partner with leaders and Talent Development to support organizational change (e.g., Team Kick-off, New Leader Assimilation).
• Employee Relations & Compliance
  • Lead the strategy behind Employee Relations within your area and provide guidance on resolving 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.
  • 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 escalate feedback.
• Employee Experience
  • Partner with leadership to create a comprehensive Employee Experience to drive change and shape culture.
  • Use data and analytics to gain insight into employee feedback and provide personalized, relevant experiences and development opportunities.
  • Cultivate an inclusive and supportive working environment for all employees.
  • Provide program leadership to Talent Management in areas such as:
    • Annual Performance Review Process
    • Annual Merit Cycle
    • Strategic Talent/Org Review
    • Internal Mobility
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive Talent experience supporting senior leaders and aligning Talent to business goals.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise good judgment, and diplomacy.
• Strong business acumen and 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.
• Ability to travel within Milwaukee locations in the surrounding SE Wisconsin area. Possible domestic/international travel <10% annually (if needed due to business needs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Workday.

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401(k) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• Additional benefits available (check the benefits site for more details).

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.