TA Manager - Engineering & IT

Job Description:

Talent Acquisition Manager – Engineering & IT

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 TA Manager for Engineering & IT is a key operational leader responsible for driving full-cycle recruitment for technical, professional, and contingent roles across our Engineering and Information Technology (IT) functions. In this role, you’ll lead recruitment strategies, manage staffing vendors, and champion operational excellence.  You’ll coach, develop, and performance manage the TA team, build robust talent pipelines, and ensure alignment of recruitment strategies with the evolving needs of our Engineering and IT organizations.

This role partners closely with hiring managers, Engineering and IT leaders, and Talent (HR) to forecast hiring needs, refine processes, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience - using data, systems, and technology to drive continuous improvement across every stage of the hiring lifecycle.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Partnership

• Lead and develop TA team members through mentorship, coaching, and professional growth.

• Partner with Engineering and IT leaders to understand role requirements, drive process efficiency, and provide consultative recruiting support.

• Collaborate with Talent (HR) and business leadership to ensure hiring strategies align with broader workforce planning and business goals.

Recruiting Strategy & Execution

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment for professional, technical, and contingent roles across Engineering and IT functions.

• Forecast hiring needs aligned to business growth plans, technology roadmaps, and workforce strategy.

• Manage staffing vendor partnerships to ensure alignment with hiring needs, quality standards, and service expectations.

Talent Attraction, Pipelining & Employer Brand

• Develop and implement proactive sourcing strategies to engage top Engineering and IT talent, including direct outreach, networking, and talent pooling.

• Build and maintain robust pipelines of technical talent for critical and hard-to-fill roles.

• Promote Milwaukee Tool’s employer brand through thoughtful candidate engagement strategies and targeted recruitment marketing initiatives.

Candidate Experience, Technology & Process Optimization

• Champion a high-quality candidate experience by driving efficiency, clear communication, and consistency across every stage of the recruitment process.

• Ensure ATS accuracy, compliance, and data integrity across all recruitment activities.

• Leverage systems, data, and technology to inform decisions, optimize workflows, and scale recruiting operations.

• Use technology as a core enabler of recruiting effectiveness - continually identifying opportunities to improve system usage, enhance tools, and scale talent acquisition operations.

• Proactively refine recruiting processes to improve team productivity, reduce friction points, and support operational excellence.

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Proven ability to lead and develop recruiting professionals through coaching, mentorship, and team management, with 6+ years of overall recruiting experience including leadership.

• Expertise in managing full-cycle recruitment for professional and technical roles, with a focus on candidate experience, employer branding, proactive pipelining, and stakeholder partnership.

• Experience recruiting for Engineering, Technology, or other highly skilled functions.

• Demonstrated success in partnering with business leaders to build and execute scalable, high-impact hiring strategies.

• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to foster lasting partnerships with internal teams, candidates, and external partners.

• Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, with a strong understanding of system optimization and compliance requirements.

• Solid experience managing staffing agency relationships.

• Strong analytical skills and technical aptitude, with the ability to use data, systems, and technology to drive informed decisions and optimize recruiting operations.

• Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset and a focus on operational excellence in recruiting practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Workday ATS experience

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.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.