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
Responsible for the local delivery and execution of core HR services to employees and managers in a defined area. Performs a variety of employment related functions for the ultimate purpose of enhancing employee engagement, productivity and ensuring employee compliance with company policies.
*This position will sit in our Midtown NY location (60 E 42nd St New York, NY 10165). Currently we are working remotely due to covid but the expectation is that the HR Generalist will be in office 2-3 days a week post-covid restrictions.
How you will do it
Establishes self as ‘go to’ HR person for managers and employees in assigned territory. Develops effective working relationships with local management and employees in order to influence and coach them on effective employment practices.
Works in partnership with local management on various employment matters including Performance Management issues, employee inquiries or complaints, as well as the implementation of company-wide HR activities such as: Vision Week, Ethics/Integrity Training, the Employee Survey, the Performance Reviews and Goal Setting process, etc.
Conducts investigations and recommends actions to effectively resolve policy violations. Seeks counsel from Legal as necessary to ensure proper risk management. Elevates maters to the Regional HR Operations Director or other appropriate authority as may be appropriate.
Stays current on state/federal employment laws and company policies. Shares ‘need to know’ information with managers to help improve their supervisory effectiveness and to avoid problems.
Per the direction of the BE Compliance Director, prepares Affirmative Action Plans for facilities within assigned geography. Shares goals and expectations of supervisors to progress towards goals.
Partners with HR Coordinators to process employment transactions (hires, transfers, equity adjustments, promotions, etc) and to acquire employee data reflecting employment trends/progress towards key initiatives or expectations.
May deploy training to inform or assist employees/managers on job related activities, policies or best practices.
Participates in the interview process for area openings if so requested by Hiring Manager.
Coordinates day one activities for new employee on-boarding following a prescribed checklist. Initiate relocation if needed.
Provides input for process/policy improvement.
HR Generalist supports HR programs, processes and procedures emanating from COEs or other HR Leadership areas. Sr HR Generalist implements HR programs, processes and procedures emanating from COEs or other HR leadership areas.
What we look for
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in HR generalist and/or support roles for HR Generalist
Minimum 5+ years HR Generalist experience with strong knowledge of Employee/Labor relations for Sr Generalist
Must have solid human resources generalist skills, especially in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations and, where applicable, labor law and labor relations.
Must be able to quickly gain trust and build relationships.
Demonstrated success at influencing and coaching employees and business leaders is required.
Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills are essential.
Also important is the ability to juggle multiple and competing priorities.
Some travel may be required
Johnson Controls 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, 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/tomorrowneedsyou.
