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Johnson Controls

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Wichita

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in HR or related field, 3+ years HR experience, strong employee relations skills, ability to coach, and proficiency in Microsoft software. Union experience preferred.
  • You will develop HR strategies, support talent development, manage employee relations, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance while fostering strong partnerships with management and employees.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
  • Minimum 3+ years HR Generalist experience with strong knowledge of Employee/Labor Relations
  • Solid human resources generalist skills, especially in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, labor law and labor relations
  • Solutions focused individual, who has the ability to coach and influence leaders and individual contributors
  • Ability to influence and coach employees and business leaders.
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills are essential
  • Minimal travel may be required
  • Able to effectively use Microsoft suite of software to conduct business duties.
  • Experience in a Union manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

  • You will partner with business leaders at our manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas to develop and execute HR strategies, with a focus on talent development, workforce planning, and employee relations. This position will also own other HR priorities, working them in parallel to supporting and working with their assigned client group(s).
  • You will perform a variety of employment related functions and use data to drive recommendations for the purpose of enhancing employee engagement, retention, productivity, while ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Establish self as ‘go to’ HR person for managers and employees within assigned client group. Develop strong working relationships with local management and employees in order to influence and coach them on effective employment practices.
  • Partner with leaders to promote high-performance through coaching and constructive feedback.
  • Work with the HR team on employment matters including talent development, employee relations investigations, labor relations and implementation of company-wide HR activities such as: integrity training and talent assessments.
  • Conduct investigations and recommend actions to effectively resolve policy violations, while documenting actions taken. Escalate sensitive or critical issues in a timely manner.
  • Work with client group to interview and select right talent to for open positions (hourly and salaried).
  • Stay current on state/federal employment laws and company policies. Share ‘need to know’ information with managers to help improve their supervisory effectiveness and to avoid problems.
  • Partner with HR Coordinator(s) to process employment transactions (hires, transfers, equity adjustments, organizational re-alignments and promotions).
  • Implement HR programs, processes, and procedures emanating from COEs or other HR leadership areas.
  • Utilize analytical skills, including data deep dives, to gather insights. Work with HR team and clients to address as needed.
  • Ability to support 24/7 environment that has multiple shifts. Must be willing to occasionally work outside of normal business hours to support operational needs, (nights and/or weekends).

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Human Resources Generalist role at Johnson Controls in Wichita?

The primary focus is to develop and execute HR strategies, emphasizing talent development, workforce planning, and employee relations.

What type of manufacturing does the Wichita operation of Johnson Controls engage in?

The Wichita operation designs, builds, and distributes residential heating and cooling equipment, assembling major HVAC brands including York, Luxaire, Coleman, Champion, and Guardian.

What qualifications are required for the HR Generalist position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, along with a minimum of 3+ years of HR Generalist experience and strong knowledge of Employee/Labor Relations.

Is experience in a union manufacturing environment preferred for this role?

Yes, experience in a union manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

What skills are essential for this HR Generalist position?

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to influence and coach leaders and employees.

What type of work environment does this position support?

The HR Generalist role supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment with multiple shifts.

Will the HR Generalist need to work outside of normal business hours?

Yes, the HR Generalist must be willing to occasionally work outside of normal business hours, including nights and/or weekends to support operational needs.

What tools will the HR Generalist need to utilize for their business duties?

The HR Generalist should be able to effectively use the Microsoft suite of software to conduct business duties.

What kind of investigations does the HR Generalist conduct?

The HR Generalist conducts investigations related to policy violations and recommends actions to effectively resolve these issues, documenting the actions taken.

How does the HR Generalist contribute to employee engagement and retention?

The HR Generalist uses data to drive recommendations aimed at enhancing employee engagement, retention, and productivity, while ensuring compliance with company policies.

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Johnson Controls

Government
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1885
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry.