Executive Recruiter

Cummins Inc.

. Lead end-to-end executive search strategies for Director-level and above leadership roles .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive search strategies, including talent pipeline development, stakeholder management, and data-driven decision-making. Proficient in behavioral interviewing and executive assessment methodologies, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in leadership hiring.

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Executive Search MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementBehavioral InterviewingProject ManagementExecutive Compensation Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Executive SearchCandidate EvaluationOrganizational MappingData-Driven Decision-MakingNegotiationLeadership AssessmentSourcing PlatformsResearch ToolsTalent InsightsSuccession Planning

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementConsultative InfluencingCommunicationJudgmentDiscretion

Industry Keywords

Diversity and InclusionExecutive HiringLeadership RolesConfidential SearchesGlobal Executive Searches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end executive search strategies for Director-level and above leadership roles
Partner with senior leaders to translate organizational objectives into executive hiring and succession plans
Provide market intelligence, competitive talent insights, and executive hiring recommendations
Build diverse executive talent pipelines and proactive leadership communities
Identify and engage leadership talent using executive search methodologies, research tools, sourcing platforms, and organizational mapping
Conduct behavioral interviews and executive assessments
Support executive compensation discussions, offer development, onboarding, and leadership transitions
Measure search effectiveness and optimize hiring outcomes using data-driven decision-making
Deliver a high-touch executive candidate experience through proactive engagement and relationship management
Drive offer negotiations and close strategies
Champion governance, confidentiality, inclusive practices, and search excellence
Collaborate with HR, Total Rewards, business leaders, and global cross-functional teams
Report to the Global Director of Executive Search

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Strong executive presence, business acumen, consultative influencing, relationship management, negotiation, discretion, confidentiality, and judgment
Commitment to diverse and inclusive leadership hiring practices