Director Human Resources
Apply NowCompany: Johnson Controls
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215
Description:
Director, Human Resources
Who We Are:
Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings.
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. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter.
A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. We're helping to create a healthy planet with solutions that decrease energy use, reduce waste and make carbon neutrality a reality.
Sustainability is a top priority for our company. We committed to invest 75 percent of new product development R&D in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services. We take sustainability seriously. Achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 is just one of our commitments to making the world a better place. Please visit and follow Johnson Controls for recent exciting activities.
What you will do:
Are you a strategic HR leader ready to drive transformation? Johnson Controls is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to spearhead talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational design for our North American Field Systems and Service teams. As a key advisor to senior executives, you will shape our people strategy, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent in a fast-evolving, technology-driven industry.
This role is a unique opportunity to influence the future of our workforce, fostering an engaging and high-performance culture that sets new standards in the building solutions industry.
How you will do it:
What we look for:
Required
Preferred
At Johnson Controls, we're not just shaping buildings - we're shaping the future of smart, sustainable workplaces. This is your chance to be part of a company that's innovating at the intersection of technology and human experience. Join us in driving a people-first culture that powers industry-leading solutions.
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.
Who We Are:
Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings.
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. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter.
A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. We're helping to create a healthy planet with solutions that decrease energy use, reduce waste and make carbon neutrality a reality.
Sustainability is a top priority for our company. We committed to invest 75 percent of new product development R&D in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services. We take sustainability seriously. Achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 is just one of our commitments to making the world a better place. Please visit and follow Johnson Controls for recent exciting activities.
What you will do:
Are you a strategic HR leader ready to drive transformation? Johnson Controls is seeking a Director, HR Business Partner to spearhead talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational design for our North American Field Systems and Service teams. As a key advisor to senior executives, you will shape our people strategy, ensuring we attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent in a fast-evolving, technology-driven industry.
This role is a unique opportunity to influence the future of our workforce, fostering an engaging and high-performance culture that sets new standards in the building solutions industry.
How you will do it:
- Strategic HR Leadership: Serve as a trusted partner to senior executives, providing market-driven talent insights and driving workforce strategies that fuel business success.
- Talent & Organizational Development: Design scalable people strategies that strengthen leadership capabilities, optimize organizational structure, and enhance employee experience.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics to assess workforce trends, identify skill gaps, and proactively address evolving market needs.
- Culture & Engagement: Foster a high-performance, experience-based culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, making Johnson Controls a destination workplace in the industry.
- Market Competitiveness & Change Leadership: Continuously evaluate and refine HR programs, ensuring alignment with market trends in industrial, high-tech, and service-driven organizations.
What we look for:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field
- 10+ years of HR leadership experience, with a track record of driving business-aligned HR strategies.
- Experience working in a field-based business environment.
- Proven success in leading large-scale talent initiatives within a matrixed organization.
- Ability to translate strategy into action, delivering measurable business impact.
- Experience in organizational design, leadership development, and HR analytics.
Preferred
- Advanced degree in HR or other business-related field, advanced HR certifications
- Change leader who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Experience working in a union environment.
- Experience in HVAC, automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing industries.
At Johnson Controls, we're not just shaping buildings - we're shaping the future of smart, sustainable workplaces. This is your chance to be part of a company that's innovating at the intersection of technology and human experience. Join us in driving a people-first culture that powers industry-leading solutions.
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.