Executive Recruiter

Being part of Cummins means working alongside today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We are proud to offer learning and development opportunities designed to promote individual performance and spark purpose and trust within our teams. We look to hire the best and then help you to become even better. Thank you for your interest in continuing to grow your Cummins career!

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.

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.