Executive Recruiter

Cummins Inc; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Executive Recruiter to lead senior‑level hiring across the organization. This remote US role requires collaboration with C‑suite leaders to translate business priorities into targeted executive hiring and succession plans.

The successful candidate will deliver market intelligence, build diverse pipelines, and drive data‑driven decisions to improve hiring outcomes and candidate experiences. Travel is expected at 10–15% of the time.

Qualifications

• Experience leading executive searches for Director level and above.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Expertise in assessment, market mapping, and succession planning.
• Proven stakeholder management and consulting skills.
• Experience with research tools, sourcing platforms, and organizational mapping.
• Commitment to diverse and inclusive leadership hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead executive search strategies for Director level and above.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate objectives into hiring plans.
• Deliver market intelligence to support workforce planning.
• Build diverse executive talent pipelines for immediate and long-term needs.
• Influence hiring outcomes with data-driven recommendations.
• Elevate candidate experience with high-touch engagement.
• Drive offer negotiations and close strategies to improve acceptance.
• Champion governance, confidentiality, inclusivity, and search excellence.

Skills

Executive recruitment

Executive search

Stakeholder management

Consultative influence

Candidate evaluation

Negotiation

Diversity & inclusion

Talent intelligence

Education

7+ years recruiting experience (exec search)

Director+ level talent recruitment

Corporate in-house or retained search experience

Executive compensation knowledge

Tools

Research tools

Sourcing platforms

Job description

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.

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.

• 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.

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Off-site Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $120000

Max Salary $180000

ReqID 2440055

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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