Senior Executive Recruiter

What You Will Do

Drive end-to-end executive recruiting strategy and delivery within a designated region or function. Lead and guide talent acquisition team members, ensuring they are equipped with the skills, tools, and insights needed to succeed. Prioritize recruiting initiatives, programs, and requisition assignments across business groups.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience strongly preferred.

How You Will Do It

• Partner closely with executive leadership to understand evolving business needs and develop targeted strategies to attract and secure top-tier leadership talent.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of executive-level searches globally across all business units within Global Products (manufacturing).
• Champion and follow established executive search processes, leveraging specialized tools and resources to build executive search into a premier talent acquisition offering.
• Apply advanced interviewing and assessment techniques to evaluate complex leadership competencies, experiences, and capabilities.
• Proactively identify and engage passive talent through innovative sourcing strategies and tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, and other platforms).
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners and external talent resources to deliver high-quality hires efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Manage partnerships with external search firms when engaged, ensuring alignment on expectations, timelines, and outcomes.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, timely updates, and a high level of professionalism throughout the process.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between candidates and senior leadership during interviews and selection.
• Lead offer development and negotiations with a focus on alignment, equity, and candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate and compliant records within the applicant tracking system (ATS) and CRM, ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy (including EEO requirements).
• Provide feedback to candidates not selected and nurture ongoing relationships for future opportunities.
• Coach and educate hiring leaders on effective interviewing practices, inclusive hiring, and applicable employment laws.

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years of recruiting experience, including a strong track record in executive or leadership hiring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, applicant tracking systems, CRM platforms, and HR technologies.
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Confidence and credibility when engaging with senior leaders and executive candidates.
• Solid knowledge of recruiting practices, employment laws, and inclusive hiring principles.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $105,000 - $168,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including
artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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.