People Operations Associate

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart healthy and sustainable buildings our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical financial and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer : Competitive salary

Paid vacation / holidays / sick time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K medical dental and vision care

On the job / cross training opportunities

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do :

We are redefining what executive support looks like in the era of AI and digital operations. This role is ideal for a highly motivated early-career professional who wants exposure to the full HR lifecycle from hire to retire. Youll gain exposure to Talent Acquisition Talent Management Learning Culture and HR Product Managementwhile building real skills in AI-enabled productivity problem solving and program management. This cross life-cycle exposure will set you up to determine your future pathway in Human Resources.

About 20% of the work involves streamlined executive support - being on the front lines of seeing a busy senior executive run a global function (calendar travel expenses) using AI agents and automation. The remaining 80% is hands-on work that fuels the Talent and Products organizations operating rhythm including meeting management offsite planning project tracking data insights budget management and supporting strategic presentations and initiatives.

High performers in this role will be strong candidates for next-step roles in HR Business Partnering Talent Acquisition Learning HR Shared Services or People Analytics as part of a future rotational pipeline.

How you will do it :

AI-Enabled Executive Operations (20%)

Use GenAI and automation tools to streamline calendar travel expenses and inbox workflows.

Build and improve AI agents that reduce recurring administrative tasks.

Monitor and optimize personal and team productivity systems.

Talent Operations Support (30%)

Build weekly team meeting agendas track decisions document action items.

Prepare pre-reads talking points presentations and summaries for HR or executive leadership forums.

Support planning and logistics for HR offsites workshops and leadership meetings.

Program & Project Management (50%)

Own project trackers KPI bowler dashboards and daily / weekly management systems.

Manage kaizen funnel and sustainment plans.

Coordinate milestones across HR Products : Talent Acquisition Talent Management and Learning teams.

Track progress against HR strategic initiatives reporting risks and blockers early.

Draft presentations executive briefs and communications using GenAI and templates.

Track and forecast functional budget spend.

Partner with Finance to support quarterly budget cycles.

Partner with workforce analytics to bring insightson hiring trends talent metrics or engagement data.

Support ad hoc analysis and research using AI tools.

What Success Looks Like :

High saydo ratio follows through with reliability and precision.

Digitally native & AI-first naturally leverages automation before manual effort.

Curious & high learning agility asks great questions seeks feedback learns fast and iterates based on learning and coaching.

Exceptional organization & prioritization keeps the machine running smoothly.

Collaborative positive gritty pushes through obstacles with solutions.

Data-driven uses simple analysis to generate insights not just tasks.

Clear concise communication written verbal and visual.

What we look for :

03 years of experience

Comfort with AI tools (ChatGPT Gemini Microsoft 365 Copilot Gamma AI etc.)

Bachelors degree preferred

Bonus : Former student-athletes (competitive disciplined resilient)

Bonus : Experience leading clubs or project leadership roles

Salary Range : HIRING SALARY RANGE : $76000 - $95000 (Salary to be determined by the education experience knowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at ttps : / / is a hybrid role based at our Glendale WI office. Must be in office 3-5 days per week depending on business priorities.

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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Business,Information Management,Accounting,Corporate Risk Management,Faculty,Jms

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1