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Job Details

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.

What you will do

The Manufacturing Plant HR Partner is responsible for the delivery and execution of HR services to employees and managers. Specifically, this position will support a large union manufacturing plant in Norman, Oklahoma. S/He 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

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




• Partner with plant leadership 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. 




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




• Identify, lead, and participate in organizational change / continuous improvement/ process improvement initiatives from design through implementation.




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




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




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




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




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




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




• Present HR programs to customer groups and employees.




• Respect differences and promote inclusion on an organizational level.

What we look for

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




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




• Ability to manage through conflict while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.




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




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




• Ability to flex style when faced with numerous and competing priorities Strong employee relations skills and business management coaching. 




• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset and familiarity with continuous improvement practices.




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




• SPHR, PHR, SCP, or CP is preferred




• Less than 15% travel may be required.




• Where legally permissible, if hired, candidate is required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no later than his/her start date, unless candidate has a valid medical condition or sincerely held religious belief precluding he/she from receiving the vaccine.

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.