Executive Recruiter

Responsibilities

The Executive Recruiter leads end-to-end executive search strategies for Director-level and above leadership roles to align with business priorities. They serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing market intelligence, succession planning support, and fostering inclusive hiring practices.

Requirements

Candidates must have 7+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3-5 years specifically focused on executive search or senior leadership recruiting. The role requires strong executive presence, consultative influencing skills, and expertise in talent assessment and market mapping.

Skills

• Executive search
• Talent acquisition
• Stakeholder management
• Strategic consulting
• Succession planning
• Market intelligence
• Talent assessment
• Relationship management
• Project management
• Negotiation
• Behavioral interviewing
• Executive compensation
• Diversity and inclusion
• Leadership hiring
• Data-driven decision making

About this role

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.

About Cummins

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Columbus, Indiana