Executive Recruiter

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Executive Recruiter to join our Cummins Inc. team. The position will have the ability to work remotely in the United States, traveling approximately 10-15% of the time.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead executive search strategies that attract and secure exceptional Director-level and above leadership talent aligned to business priorities.

• Partner with senior leaders to translate organizational objectives into targeted executive hiring and succession plans.

• Deliver market intelligence and talent insights that strengthen workforce planning and inform critical leadership decisions.

• Build and cultivate diverse executive talent pipelines that support both immediate hiring needs and long-term growth.

• Influence hiring outcomes through rigorous talent assessment, data-driven recommendations, and strategic consultation.

• Elevate the executive candidate experience through proactive engagement, thoughtful communication, and high-touch relationship management.

• Drive successful offer negotiations and close strategies that improve acceptance rates and secure top executive talent.

• Strengthen executive hiring consistency by championing governance, confidentiality, inclusive practices, and search excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated success leading complex executive searches for Director-level and above positions while balancing strategic priorities, confidentiality, and stakeholder expectations.

• Strong executive presence, business acumen, and consultative influencing skills with the ability to build credibility and trusted partnerships across senior leadership teams.

• Expertise in executive talent assessment, market mapping, succession planning support, and leveraging talent intelligence to drive informed hiring decisions.

• Exceptional relationship management, project management, communication, and negotiation capabilities coupled with a highly organized and results-focused approach.

• Commitment to advancing diverse and inclusive leadership hiring practices while delivering outstanding candidate and stakeholder experiences.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• 7+ years of recruiting experience with at least 3-5 years focused on executive search or senior leadership recruiting.

• Experience recruiting Director+ level talent.

• Experience within a corporate in-house executive search function and/or prior retained search firm experience. Preferably a combination of them both.

• Proven success managing complex, confidential executive searches.

• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.

• Experience utilizing executive search methodologies, research tools, and sourcing platforms.

• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and candidate evaluation capabilities.

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Experience supporting global and cross-functional executive searches.

• Knowledge of executive compensation structures and incentive programs.

• Experience in behavioral interviewing or executive assessment methodologies.

Qualifications

• Serve as a strategic talent advisor, providing leadership teams with actionable market intelligence, competitive talent insights, and executive hiring recommendations.

• Utilize executive search methodologies, research tools, sourcing platforms, and organizational mapping techniques to identify and engage top leadership talent.

• Build proactive executive talent communities and leadership pipelines aligned to future business and succession planning needs.

• Partner effectively with HR, Total Rewards, and business leaders to support executive compensation discussions, offer development, onboarding, and leadership transitions.

• Apply strong behavioral interviewing and executive assessment practices to evaluate leadership capability, strategic impact, and organizational fit.

• Leverage data-driven decision-making to measure search effectiveness, optimize hiring outcomes, and strengthen talent acquisition strategies.

• Demonstrate executive presence, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment while managing highly sensitive leadership searches.

• Foster inclusive hiring practices by developing diverse executive candidate slates and expanding access to underrepresented leadership talent.

• Collaborate across global and cross-functional teams to deliver consistent, high-quality executive search outcomes in a complex business environment.

• Exhibit adaptability, relationship-building expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and drive successful hiring decisions.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.