Job Description:
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 provide support to your business unit.
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.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Your Role on Our Team:
As the Lead Business Intelligence Engineer for HR & People Analytics, you will play a pivotal role in transforming our workforce data into strategic insights that shape the future of our organization. You’ll partner closely with Human Resources, Talent, and DEI teams to develop advanced analytics and scalable BI solutions that support employee engagement, talent planning, diversity initiatives, and organizational effectiveness.
You will lead the development of HR-focused data models, dashboards, and self-service tools that enable real-time, actionable insights. Your expertise will help Milwaukee Tool foster a data-driven HR culture and make strategic decisions about its greatest asset—its people.
You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
- Lead Business Analytics Development: Design and deliver end-to-end data solutions, including data models, reports, and dashboards tailored to the needs of business partners across functions.
- Strategic Collaboration: Serve as a trusted analytics partner to HR leadership and COEs, understanding their business needs and translating them into data strategies and products.
- Data Stewardship & Governance: Ensure data quality, consistency, and security in line with privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and internal governance policies.
- Automation & Efficiency: Create scalable pipelines and automation that streamline the delivery of recurring business metrics and eliminate manual reporting.
- Insights & Storytelling: Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights using visual storytelling techniques that inform strategy and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Advanced Analytics: Support workforce planning, compensation analysis, and predictive modeling initiatives by collaborating with Data Science, Data Engineering, and Talent Analytics teams.
- Tool Ownership: Lead the deployment and optimization of BI tools like Power BI or Tableau for HR data visualization, and partner with IT to manage backend infrastructure (Azure, Databricks).
- Project Management & Delivery: Manage project workflows using agile methodologies, lead sprint planning and review sessions, and ensure timely delivery of analytics solutions aligned with business priorities.
- People-Centered Design: Ensure insights are accessible, equitable, and designed to empower leaders with intuitive, story-driven visuals.
The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, HR Analytics or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Years of Experience: 6+ years of BI or data engineering experience. Experience with HR, People Analytics, or Workforce data a plus.
- Advanced Power BI Expertise: Deep knowledge of Power BI, including report creation, data visualization, DAX calculations, and publishing dashboards to deliver actionable insights.
- Data Modeling and SQL Proficiency: Expertise in designing scalable data models and advanced SQL skills for querying, transforming, and analyzing data.
- Azure Ecosystem Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Azure services for managing cloud-based data platforms and familiarity with Databricks for collaborative data workflows.
- DevOps and Collaboration Tools: Experience with DevOps practices (e.g., Azure DevOps) and team collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams to streamline workflows and communication.
- Innovation in BI Processes: A track record of driving innovation through automation, optimization, or leveraging emerging technologies such as AI/ML (nice to have).
- Communication and Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Proven experience collaborating cross-functionally, facilitating agile planning processes (including sprint reviews and retrospectives), and aligning analytics work with evolving business priorities.
- Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking: Strong critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues, optimize systems, and deliver solutions that meet business needs efficiently.
- Adaptability to New Tools: Familiarity with other BI tools (e.g., Tableau or Looker) and a willingness to explore new technologies as needed to enhance BI capabilities.
Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:
- Experience with Azure DevOps: Familiarity with Azure DevOps for managing workflows, integrating with Power BI, and streamlining project pipelines.
- Knowledge of Power Automate: Ability to use Power Automate to enhance reporting processes by automating repetitive tasks and improving data workflows within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Data Governance Tools: Familiarity with tools like Databricks Unity Catalog or Azure Purview for managing data governance, lineage, and quality across the organization’s data assets.
- Custom Visuals in Power BI: Experience creating or implementing custom visuals in Power BI to deliver more tailored and impactful reports.
- Basic Python Skills: General knowledge of Python for enhancing data workflows or performing advanced analytics when needed.
Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stretch, reach, and effectively communicate with others in the workplace
- Sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Prolonged exposure to computer screens
- Repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, machinery, hand tools and/or power tools
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- May require to wear personal protective equipment which includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection
- May work in laboratories and/or controlled, enclosed, restricted areas
- Noise levels range from moderate to loud
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
- May require travel dependent on company needs
We provide these great perks and benefits:
- Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings plan
- Education assistance
- On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
- And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.
Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.
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