Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Johnson Controls Federal Systems is hiring a Human Resources Manager to support employees and leaders in a manufacturing setting at our York, PA Grantley Plant. This is a true generalist role in a union facility. You’ll flex between strategic partnership and hands‑on HR operations: employee relations, labor relations, recruiting and onboarding, performance and development, HRIS/data analytics, and project work. You'll be the primary HR point of contact, building trusted relationships, coaching managers, and ensuring consistency in how we engage, develop, and support our workforce while staying aligned with labor standards and company policies.

If you enjoy variety, thrive in dynamic environments, and want your work to support mission‑critical defense programs around the world, we’d love to meet you.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of War and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000

Bonus Eligible:
Yes

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)

Travel Required:

10%

Learn more about Navy Systems York, PA Plant:
Navy Systems, York PA

• Be a Strategic Partner:
  Collaborate with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals and drive organizational success.
• Support Geographically Dispersed Teams:
  Provide HR guidance to employees and managers across multiple geographies, ensuring consistency while respecting local requirements.
• Champion Talent & Engagement:
  Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and development, including onboarding, career growth, and recognition programs.
• Drive Recruiting Excellence:
  Partner with our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers to attract and onboard top talent for critical defense programs.
• Enable Workforce Planning:
  Use HR data and analytics to forecast staffing needs, identify trends, and support informed decision‑making.
• Manage Employee Relations:
  Address concerns, conduct investigations, and provide coaching to managers for effective resolution.
• Manage Labor Relations:
  Act as a liaison between management and the union to support consistent, and contract‑compliant workplace practices.
• Optimize HR Processes:
  Maintain accurate HRIS records, streamline workflows, and support technology‑driven improvements.
• Ensure Compliance:
  Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, including Department of Labor wage and hour regulations, with emphasis on Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) administration, Service Contract Act (SCA), and Davis‑Bacon Act (DBA) requirements.
• Lead Projects:
  Participate in HR initiatives and special projects that impact global operations, from policy updates to change management efforts.
• Educate & Empower:
  Deliver training and resources that help managers lead effectively and employees thrive.

• A relationship builder who can influence at all levels and navigate ambiguity with calm, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• A proactive problem‑solver who balances strategic thinking with roll up your sleeves execution.
• Curious and data savvy, comfortable using metrics and dashboards to tell a story and drive outcomes.
• Skilled at working across cultures, time zones, and matrixed teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business…