Associate Talent Project Leader

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. 

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 escalate 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 escalate 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. 

At Milwaukee Tool, we're invested in your well-being. We support your health, your financial future, and your life with the following benefits and perks, plus many more: 

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.