Associate Talent Project Leader

Milwaukee Tool•Brookfield, WI

About The Position

The Associate Talent Project Leader leads smaller to moderate, defined Talent projects and supports workstreams within broader Talent initiatives. The role coordinates stakeholders, timelines, deliverables, and project documentation, and identifies risks or issues that may affect execution. The person in this role independently manages assigned responsibilities while seeking guidance on significant risks, tradeoffs, or decisions outside the defined scope. Working across Talent and other functions, the Associate Talent Project Leader supports project planning and execution, stakeholder collaboration and communication, and operational effectiveness. The role also coordinates and executes the Employee Purchase Program in alignment with organizational goals, with clear data tracking.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HR/Talent projects or initiatives.
Exposure to change management, Agile, Lean, continuous improvement, or other project methodologies.

Responsibilities

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 maintain progress and 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.
Partner with Talent and cross-functional stakeholders to clarify responsibilities, coordinate deliverables, and support project outcomes.
Provide timely project updates and prepare materials for project discussions and decisions.
Build working relationships through 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.
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.
Coordinate and execute the Employee Purchase Program in alignment with organizational goals, with clear data tracking.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage with three plan options and deductibles starting at $500; the company covers most premium costs.
Dental and vision coverage, including a substantial vision allowance.
Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling sessions and mental health support.
401(k) with a company match of 50% on the first 8% saved and immediate vesting.
Eligibility to earn additional income through company incentive plan(s).
Tuition reimbursement through an education assistance program.
Flexible PTO and generous paid time off on an annual basis.
Paid parental leave.
Employee discounts on Milwaukee Tool products and third-party services.
On-site wellness activities, including subsidized cafeterias and coffee service, fitness centers, and clinics at select locations.