Human Resources Manager - Union & Labor Relations

What you will do:

You will be responsible for the delivery and execution of HR services to employees and managers at our Waynesboro facility. You will perform a variety of employment related functions for the ultimate purpose of improving employee engagement, efficiency and ensuring employee compliance with company policies.

How you will do it:

• Under minimal to no supervision provide Human Resources support to the   Waynesboro facility. 
• Work autonomously in ambiguous situations and adapt quickly to change, as well as guide varying levels of the organization through change.
• Leverage the full capabilities of the Human Resources (HR) organization, e.g. centers of expertise (COE’s), shared service centers, business HR and compliance.
• Apply and interpret Human Resources policies and practices in an objective manner.
• Under minimal supervision deliver sensitive and difficult communications to employees and leaders (e.g. corrective action, reductions-in-force, and involuntary terminations).
• Recognize potential employee relations issues in a proactive manner and either resolve the issue or escalate concerns appropriately.
• Investigate routine to complex employee relations issues such and provide recommendation within acceptable parameters (e.g. corrective action, policy violations and performance issues).
• Present Human Resources programs to customer groups and employees.
• Demonstrate reputation as a neutral and approachable HR professional to identify the best solution based on the situation.
• Under supervision, assist in implementation of organization changes and support with appropriate change management processes.
• Actively participate in team projects and continuous improvement initiatives from design through implementation.
• Respect differences and promotes inclusion on an organizational level.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years Human Resources related experience or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working in a union environment
• Working knowledge of general HR practices, relevant labor laws, and regulations.
• Ability to handle high volume and moderately complex workload.
• Ability to manage through conflict while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with continuous improvement practices.
• Exceptional organizational, inter-personal and oral/written communication skills are essential.
• Intermediate analytical, auditing and problem-solving skills.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000-140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.