Strategic HR Manager - Union Manufacturing

Johnson Controls; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Paid time off

Travel 10%

Job summary

Johnson Controls Federal Systems in York, PA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide strategic partnership and hands-on HR operations in a union manufacturing setting. You’ll manage employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance and development, HRIS analytics, and project work, while coaching leaders and ensuring policy consistency.

Join a team supporting critical defense programs worldwide, with a focus on compliant, data-driven workforce planning and liaison

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field (or equivalent).
• Minimum 7 years of relevant HR experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience with structured union settings.
• Solid understanding of U.S. employment/labor laws; NLRA a plus.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and engagement.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office; comfort with data analytics and reporting.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Be a Strategic Partner: align HR strategies with business goals and drive organizational success.
• Support Geographically Dispersed Teams: provide HR guidance across multiple geographies with local compliance.
• Champion Talent & Engagement: lead onboarding, development, retention and recognition initiatives.
• Drive Recruiting Excellence: partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and onboard top talent.
• Enable Workforce Planning: use HR data and analytics to forecast staffing needs and trends.
• Manage Employee Relations: address concerns, conduct investigations, and coach managers.
• Manage Labor Relations: liaison with union to support contract-compliant practices.
• Optimize HR Processes: maintain HRIS records and streamline workflows.
• Ensure Compliance: adherence to federal/state/local labor laws including DOL, CBA, SCA, DBA.
• Lead Projects: participate in HR initiatives affecting global operations and change management.
• Educate & Empower: deliver training and resources for managers and employees.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Employee relations

Labor relations

Coaching managers

Data analytics

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, or related field

7+ years HR experience; 10+ preferred

Tools

HRIS software

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls Federal Systems in York, PA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide strategic partnership and hands-on HR operations in a union manufacturing setting. You’ll manage employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance and development, HRIS analytics, and project work, while coaching leaders and ensuring policy consistency.

Join a team supporting critical defense programs worldwide, with a focus on compliant, data-driven workforce planning and liaison