HR Generalist - Manufacturing

Milwaukee Tool•West Bend, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Talent Advisor supports Operations teams by developing and implementing proactive talent solutions aligned with business goals. Under the direction of the Talent Business Partner, the role partners with leaders on talent strategies, organizational accuracy and data integrity, employee relations, employee experience, workforce planning, change management, and cross-functional Talent projects. The position is fully onsite and may require travel to Wisconsin-based manufacturing, distribution, and office locations. The Talent Advisor advises leaders and employees on workplace concerns, supports investigations and compliance initiatives, and provides guidance on company policies and employment practices. The role maintains workforce data and organizational structures, executes employee data transactions in Workday, produces workforce reports, and supports continuous improvement and Talent program implementation. It also supports engagement, recognition, culture-building, employee listening, and key employee lifecycle processes, along with Talent Management programs such as performance reviews, merit cycles, talent reviews, internal mobility, and succession planning.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous HR Generalist experience is preferred.
Experience with Workday HRIS.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to understand business objectives and deliver talent solutions that support operational goals.
Support organizational design and workforce planning initiatives aligned with business priorities.
Influence and support leaders through organizational change, talent decisions, and team development.
Use workforce analytics and talent insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations.
Collaborate with Talent Centers of Excellence and business leaders to develop and execute talent plans.
Support Operations-wide Talent initiatives and projects across functions, teams, and locations.
Advise leaders and employees on employee relations matters and workplace concerns.
Support investigations by gathering facts, documenting findings, and partnering with Talent leadership on resolutions.
Promote positive employee relations and an open, responsive environment for raising concerns.
Provide guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment practices; support compliance initiatives.
Maintain accurate employee records, job profiles, department assignments, cost centers, reporting structures, and other organizational data.
Audit workforce data, resolve discrepancies with Talent Operations, and maintain organizational records.
Generate and deliver recurring and ad hoc workforce reports, including headcount, turnover, internal mobility, and organizational health metrics.
Identify Talent process improvements through data analysis, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
Execute organizational changes in Workday, including promotions, transfers, restructures, position management, and other employee data transactions.
Maintain organizational structures, reporting relationships, workforce data, and job descriptions.
Support implementation and communication of Talent programs, policies, and process improvements.
Support Culture in Action initiatives, employee engagement efforts, and employee listening strategies across assigned locations.
Partner with leaders on action plans and initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention.
Support employee lifecycle processes from onboarding through offboarding.
Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building activities across supported locations.
Provide program support for annual performance reviews, annual merit cycle, strategic talent review, internal mobility, and succession planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.