WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the Director of Executive Recruiting, you will shape the way our company attracts, evaluates, and hires top executive talent. This is a highly visible, enterprise-level role where you will serve as a strategic advisor to the CHRO, Executive Committee (EC), and HR Leadership Team—guiding some of the most critical talent decisions in the organization.
You will lead our most complex and high-impact executive searches while developing and empowering a talented Executive TA team. Acting as both a player and a coach, you will personally own CEO-adjacent and EC-level searches, set the standard for excellence, and build the operating rhythm, assessment rigor, and governance that ensures reliability, consistency, and confidence in every executive hiring decision.
HOW YOU WILL DO IT
In this role, you will bring structure, clarity, and excellence to the executive hiring process. You will ensure every search follows the enterprise-governed Executive Recruitment Operating Model. You will partner closely with the CHRO and EC members to anticipate leadership needs, identify enterprise-critical roles, and advise on talent moves with objectivity and sound judgment.
You will uplift the Executive TA team by implementing coaching, standard work, and repeatable processes that reduce cycle time, improve documentation quality, and strengthen reliability across all VP and EC hiring. You will also shape our external marketplace strategy—managing relationships with retained search partners and positioning our company competitively to senior-level talent worldwide.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS & SUCCESS INDICATORS
Success in this role will be measured through high-quality, defensible executive hiring decisions; improved internal appointment rates; reduced cycle time and rework; strict adherence to governance; strengthened partnerships with the CHRO and Executive Committee; and the overall development and consistency of the Executive TA team.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are seeking a seasoned executive recruiting leader with deep search expertise and enterprise-level influence. You operate with an enterprise-first mindset and uphold rigor and process discipline even under pressure. You communicate with executive presence—clear, direct, and objective. You are a systems thinker who values data, standard work, and operational discipline. You thrive as a player/coach, leading by example while building capability in others.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• 10+ years leading VP-level and above executive searches, internally or within a top-tier retained search firm.
• Strong record of delivering EC and CEO-adjacent hires across global markets.
• Experience functioning both as a hands-on search leader and team coach.
• Proven success implementing operating models, governance, and consistent process rigor.
• Advisory experience supporting CHROs, CEOs, HRLT, and Executive Committees.
• Deep expertise in structured interviews, references, and executive assessment tools.
• Global search experience with cultural awareness and adaptability.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $141,000 - 211,000 (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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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