Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job description

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. In this role, you will help attract and hire talent that supports our business growth, strengthens our employer brand, and delivers an excellent candidate experience. You will partner closely with hiring teams, universities, and talent networks to build strong pipelines, support internship programs, and drive end-to-end recruiting excellence across the region. Role Overview The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruiting, university relations, and early careers sourcing, with a strong focus on Workday, candidate experience, and employer brand. This role supports business hiring needs by building diverse talent pipelines, coordinating recruiting activities, and helping shape internship and campus engagement strategies. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end recruiting processes from intake and sourcing through interviewing, offer negotiation, and hire onboarding coordination. Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand hiring needs, align on recruiting strategies, and deliver timely updates throughout the process. Build and maintain relationships with universities, career centers, student organizations, and academic contacts to strengthen early careers and internship pipelines. Support the development and execution of internship programs and campus recruiting initiatives that attract high-potential talent. Promote Johnson Controls employer brand through recruiting events, university engagement, and targeted candidate outreach. Use Workday and direct sourcing methods to identify, track, and manage candidates effectively. Apply sourcing strategies that support quality hiring, diversity, and business growth in a competitive talent market. Track recruiting activity, maintain accurate data, and contribute to process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and candidate experience. How You Will Do It Use Workday as your primary recruiting system and keep candidate records, requisitions, and process steps accurate and up to date. Stay close to hiring managers and candidates to remove obstacles, clarify priorities, and keep the hiring process moving smoothly. Build trusted relationships with universities and campus partners by showing up consistently and representing the Johnson Controls brand professionally. Approach each search with accountability, integrity, and attention to detail, especially when managing multiple requisitions at once. Use data, feedback, and market insight to improve sourcing tactics, strengthen pipelines, and continuously refine the recruiting process. Work collaboratively with HR and business partners, sharing information openly and contributing to solutions as one team. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in corporate or agency recruiting, including sourcing and full-life-cycle hiring. Experience working with Workday as an ATS. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, direct sourcing tools, and Boolean search language. Experience building relationships with universities, career services, or student organizations. Experience supporting internship programs or early careers recruiting. Strong stakeholder management skills in a multicultural environment. Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken. Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills. Nice to Have Experience supporting diversity hiring campaigns or employer branding initiatives. Exposure to recruiting analytics, process improvement, or reporting in Workday. Experience recruiting in a regional or LATAM environment. Experience coordinating hiring events, campus activations, or talent community programs. Why Join Us At Johnson Controls, you will be part of a collaborative team where your ideas can help shape hiring outcomes, strengthen university partnerships, and build talent pipelines that support future growth. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a role that combines recruiting execution, relationship building, and employer brand. If you are ready to help us connect great people with meaningful opportunities, we invite you to apply.