At Trane TechnologiesTM  and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. 

What’s in it for you:   

Be a part of our mission!  As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient environments, it’s our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world.  

The Human Resources Leader will provide strategic HR leadership for the Business Unit.  This human resources leader will provide thought leadership, influence and hands-on engagement to ensure the effective deployment of human capital to achieve business results.  He or she will partner with key business leaders and peers to build organizational capability for the Business Unit.  

Based in Noblesville, Indiana, for our Life Science Solutions business, this role supports the Business Unit President for Life Science Solutions.  This position reports to the Vice President, Human Resources for the Americas and will have leadership responsibility for HR across the Business Unit.
As a member of the Americas HR Leadership team, the HR Leader will drive and execute critical HR processes such as Organizational Leadership Review, Performance Management and Compensation.  He or she will leverage HR to accomplish key business objectives, implement cultural change and transformational growth, and ensure the business has the resource capability and bench strength to achieve our growth strategies.  The successful candidate will bring both strong business acumen and HR expertise, particularly in assessing and aligning organizations around key deliverables. The role maintains close partnerships with corporate HR functions such as Compensation, HR Solutions and Talent & Organizational Capability.

Thrive at work and at home:   

Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!    

Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.    

401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.     

Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.       

Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.     

Learn more about our benefits here!   

Where is the work: 

 Hybrid:  

This position has been designated as a Hybrid work schedule with work performed onsite 3 days each week. 

What you will do:    

•    Function as a business partner to Business Unit President for Life Science Solutions in developing business and organizational strategies.  
•    Provide leadership, guidance, and counsel on matters related to talent, organizational change and human capital.
•    Provide thought leadership to each functional leadership team to ensure understanding and execution of strategic plans and HR strategies.
•    Promote and deliver on initiatives to drive positive culture and workforce climates, positive employee relations, open lines of communication and effective labor relations.
•    Act as a change leader for developing and implementing strategic operating plans.
•    Partner with COEs to develop and implement “best in class” human resources processes in assessment, selection, leadership and employee development, employee engagement, labor relations, reward and recognition, communication and organizational effectiveness; Partner with leaders in the assessment and selection of key talent.
•    Develop and execute an HR plan aligned with business objectives, to include organizational design, succession planning, talent management, goal alignment, and communications.
•    Advise on legal and organizational implications of company issues and challenges and present solutions.
•    Drive a culture of standard work and operational excellence across the business both in the plant and across the various business processes.
•    Champion Trane Technologies business strategy and culture change – lead the transformation for the businesses.
•    Organizational Transformation: Lead the transformation efforts required to build organizational capability to achieve business goals
•    Functional Expert: Deliver maximum HR services at most efficient cost

Qualifications: 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated “world-class” competencies in a human resources role preferably in diversified industrial or operational environment. He or she must have exceptional leadership skills in organizational strategy, effective program and process execution, identifying and developing organizational capability, and change management. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience in both manufacturing and commercial environments and be familiar with Lean methodologies. This key leader will have cross functional HR leadership experience across all areas of Human Resources.
•    10+ years of experience of progressive responsibility in human resources roles in plant, commercial, and/or headquarter environments.  
•    Deep understanding of business needs with global scope is essential; the successful candidate must be able to gain confidence of the business leadership team and HR partners.  
Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and communication skills are a must.
•    Deep experience in strategy, organizational capability, change management, business partnering and labor relations; Exposure to manufacturing environment is preferred.
•    Strong academic background supported by a bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or I/O Psychology; an MBA or master’s degree is preferred.
•    Proven ability to gain confidence from the business leadership team and HR partners.  Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership.
•    Demonstrated ability to analyze business, financial and people related data and determine appropriate actions. 
•    HR experience in a union manufacturing facility is preferred along with knowledge and application of US employment law and the National Labor Relations Act.

Equal Employment Opportunity:    
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.