Human Resources Manager, Union Manufacturing Plant at Johnson Controls, Inc in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Johnson Controls is powered by your talent. We are the power behind the customer mission. Together we are building a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our diverse global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and environments more comfortable and secure. We are all about improving outcomes for our partners. Tomorrow needs your talent. Tomorrow needs you. So let’s talk today.

What you will do

At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

The Human Resuorces Manager is responsible for the delivery and execution of HR services to employees and managers in a defined area. Specifically, this positioon will support a union production plant and engineering population in Waynesboro, PA. The Human Resource Manager performs a variety of employment related functions for the ultimate purpose of enhancing employee engagement, productivity and ensuring employee compliance with company policies.

How you will do it

• Leverages the full capabilities of the HR organization, e.g. centers of expertise (COE’s), shared service centers, business HR and compliance.


• Consults on a variety of complex employee relations issues such as corrective actions, policy violations and performance issues.


• Ability to work autonomously in ambiguous situations and adapt quickly to change, as well as guide varying levels of the organization through change.


• Provide work direction and coaching HR Generalists and others within the organization.


• Is sought after by the broader HR Solutions and Services team, HR Business partner team and COE’s to discuss current or future needs.


• Identify workforce and hiring plans necessary to drive recruiting staff to develop strategy for recruiting top caliber employees; in partnership with Talent Acquisition.   


• Lead and participate organizational change / continuous improvement initiatives from design through implementation.


• Present HR programs to customer groups and employees.


• Manages issues in union and non-union environment.


• Leverages reputation as a neutral and approachable HR professional to identify the best solution based on the situation.


• Partner with leaders to assess current talent and develop long term talent strategies that establish required competencies and skill levels and that ultimately improve the performance of the organization. 


• Develop and implement processes to facilitate organization changes and support with appropriate change management processes.


• Lead and participate in projects  


• Respects differences and promotes inclusion on an organizational level.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent work experience required; Master's degree or MBA preferred qualification.


• SPHR, PHR, SCP or CP preferred qualification.


• Minimum 8 years of HR Generalist related experience, with at least 5 years of employee relations experience.


• Experience in supporting union workforces is required.


• Experience delivering sensitive and difficult communications to employees and leadership.


• Working knowledge of relevant labor laws, legal rulings and regulations.


• Strong employee relations skills and business management coaching. 


• Ability to manage through conflict while maintaining strong relationships with stake- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with continuous improvement practices.


• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills are essential.


• Ability to flex style when faced with numerous and competing priorities. 


• Less than 15% travel may be required.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.