Talent Acquisition Specialist I

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Role Overview

In this role, you will manage end-to-end recruiting for a variety of positions, partnering closely with hiring managers and HR colleagues to understand role requirements, shape sourcing strategies, and deliver a positive candidate experience. You will help build strong talent pipelines, support hiring decisions with market insight, and keep recruitment activity moving with quality and consistency.

What will you do?

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, feedback coordination, and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand hiring needs, define role profiles, and align on sourcing approaches.
• Create or refine job descriptions and support the development of effective hiring plans for each requisition.
• Conduct competency-based screening and coordinate interview panels and debrief discussions.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines through job boards, professional networks, referrals, social recruiting, and industry groups.
• Use platforms such as Naukri, LinkedIn, Indeed, and Workday to identify, track, and manage talent.
• Engage passive candidates and nurture relationships for current and future hiring needs.
• Provide regular updates, dashboards, and status reports to stakeholders to maintain visibility on hiring progress.
• Support offer approvals and collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process.
• Contribute to employer branding, workforce planning, and continuous improvement efforts within the talent acquisition function.

How will you do it?

• Own your requisitions with accountability, integrity, and respect for candidate confidentiality.
• Stay close to hiring managers and candidates so you can remove obstacles and keep the process moving.
• Use market insight, structured screening, and smart sourcing to focus on what matters most for each role.
• Bring candor, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to every search, interview cycle, and offer discussion.
• Work as one team with HR and business partners, building trust and bringing diverse perspectives into hiring decisions.
• Balance speed, quality, and candidate experience by keeping communication clear, timely, and professional.
• Use recruitment data and hiring feedback to improve sourcing effectiveness and support better outcomes over time.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, corporate recruiting, or search firm recruiting, with exposure to full-cycle hiring.
• Experience sourcing and hiring across functions in a fast-paced or matrixed environment.
• Strong knowledge of ATS platforms and recruitment tools, with practical experience using Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards.
• Ability to conduct structured interviews, assess candidate fit, and communicate hiring recommendations clearly.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with diversity hiring strategies and recruitment marketing.
• Exposure to employer branding initiatives or campus recruitment.
• Experience working in a tech, consulting, or multinational environment.
• Certification in talent acquisition, human resources, or a related discipline.
• Experience with vendor management or coordinating external recruitment partners.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination