Strategic Hr Advisor — Remote & Flexible

Ku-Ring-Gai Council; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited time off

$8,000 learning fund annually

Uncapped bonus structure

AI tools and recruitment technology

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment across professional, technical, engineering, manufacturing, and operational roles across the Asia Pacific region.

You will build trusted relationships with hiring managers and executives, develop sourcing strategies, and leverage AI and data to identify opportunities while championing DEI. This role offers autonomy, a global brand, and the chance to shape workforce strategies for our partners.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in talent acquisition, RPO, executive search, or agency recruitment preferred.
• Experience recruiting across multiple job families and seniority levels desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow client relationships by understanding strategic objectives and talent needs across industries.
• Identify hiring opportunities within transformation programs, growth initiatives, and organizational change.
• Engage with hiring managers, HR leaders, and executives to become their trusted TA advisor.
• Generate opportunities across permanent, contract, project services, and workforce solutions, tailoring strategies per client.
• Leverage AI, market intelligence, and data-driven insights to identify demand and buying signals.
• Create pipelines through proactive business development and outreach to drive success.
• Provide insights and solutions that drive business outcomes and workforce planning.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Talent sourcing

Market intelligence

Diversity & inclusion

AI-driven insights

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment across a broad portfolio of professional, technical, engineering, manufacturing, and operational roles throughout the Asia Pacific region.

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

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective hiring strategies
• Act as a trusted talent advisor, providing market intelligence, talent mapping, and recruitment insights that support informed decision-making
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract and engage both active and passive talent
• Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and contribute to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives
• Leverage recruitment analytics and market data to drive continuous improvement and hiring effectiveness
• Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives that strengthen Cummins' position as an employer of choice
• Manage offer negotiations and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a seamless onboarding experience
• Build strong relationships across multiple countries, functions, and leadership teams throughout APAC

To be successful in this role you will have the following

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Interpersonal savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Candidate Assessment and Selection - Defines qualification requirements and selection criteria for open positions using Cummins tools; employs objective selection processes that meet compliance requirements; assesses, evaluates and selects candidates against pre-determined job specifics and "Select for Cummins" competencies, and communicates openly with candidate and stakeholders to ensure timely hiring outcomes.
• External Talent Sourcing - Identifies and applies appropriate candidate sourcing methodologies and tools to identify, attract and engage a diverse pool of talent in the external market.
• Human Resources Business Process Execution - Manages the execution of Human Resources business processes, seeking efficiency, accuracy, positive business performance outcomes and operational agility; integrates activities across processes as needed; assures compliance with process and legal requirements; effectively balances process requirements and business leader needs.
• Human Resources Consulting - Collaborates with partners to observe the environment and apply sound judgment informed by knowledge, skills, and experiences to diagnose, identify and optimize opportunities to provide holistic solutions, while balancing the needs of stakeholders, primarily employees, with those of the organization.
• Data Analytics - Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization, and problem solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, RPO, executive search, or agency recruitment
• Experience recruiting across multiple job families and varying levels of seniority
• Strong sourcing and talent attraction capability, including passive candidate engagement and market mapping
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility with hiring managers and senior stakeholders
• Experience recruiting within technical, engineering, manufacturing, industrial, operational, or professional services environments
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret labour market trends and recruitment metrics
• A passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences
• Exposure to recruitment across multiple APAC markets will be highly regarded

Job Information

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Entry Level

ReqID

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Are you ready to redefine the future of recruitment and make a tangible impact on leading organizations? This is an extraordinary opportunity to leverage your commercial acumen and proactive spirit to build a high-performing desk from the ground up. You won’t just fill roles; you’ll anticipate market needs, discover untapped opportunities, and directly shape the workforce strategies of our partners, driving significant impact for both our clients and the talent we connect.

About the Organization

We are a global work solutions company with over 40 years of expertise in talent, workforce solutions, managed services, Employer of Record (EOR), project delivery, and consulting. We partner with organizations to solve complex workforce challenges across marketing, creative, digital, technology, and transformation. At the forefront of innovation, we’re navigating the critical intersection of talent and AI, leveraging proprietary technology, AI-enabled sourcing tools, and a vast global talent network to build smarter ways to connect people, capability, and opportunity. We’re not just adapting to the future of work; we’re actively shaping it, and you will be a key part of that evolution, directly influencing the success of leading companies.

Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit in Talent Acquisition

This is a unique chance for a commercially-minded professional to create their own success story and directly influence the strategic direction of our clients. Forget waiting for job briefs; in this role, you’ll be the architect of opportunities, identifying market shifts and talent implications before anyone else. You’ll operate with significant autonomy, backed by a globally recognized brand and cutting-edge tools, to cultivate new client relationships and become a trusted advisor in your chosen market. If you thrive on discovery, strategic thinking, and building something meaningful that drives business success for our partners, this is your platform to make a significant impact. You will play a pivotal role in connecting top-tier talent with groundbreaking projects, directly contributing to the growth and transformation of leading companies.

What You’ll Do

• Build and grow your own desk by proactively identifying opportunities before they become explicit talent acquisition requirements for our partners.
• Develop new client relationships, understanding their strategic objectives and potential talent needs across various industries.
• Identify hiring opportunities hidden within transformation programs, growth initiatives, and organizational change within client environments.
• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers, HR leaders, and executives at client organizations, becoming their go-to expert.
• Generate opportunities across permanent recruitment, contract staffing, project services, and comprehensive workforce solutions, tailoring strategies to each client’s unique needs.
• Utilize cutting-edge AI, market intelligence, and data-driven insights to identify buying signals and emerging demand within your market, giving you a competitive edge.
• Create your own pipeline through proactive business development and strategic outreach, driving your own success.
• Become a trusted advisor within your chosen market, offering insights and solutions that truly drive business success for our partners and shape their future workforces.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development, demonstrating a knack for creating and closing opportunities.
• Strong commercial instincts and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset that drives you to seek out new possibilities.
• Confidence and gravitas to engage effectively and build rapport with senior stakeholders and executive leadership.
• A demonstrated track record of winning new business and cultivating lasting client relationships built on trust and results.
• Genuine curiosity and interest in AI, technology, and the evolving future of work, staying ahead of industry trends.
• Resilience, ambition, and a deep desire to build and own a significant market presence, leaving your mark on the industry.
• An individual who consistently sees possibilities where others perceive obstacles, turning challenges into opportunities.

Why Join Us

• Unlimited time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance, because your well-being matters.
• An $8,000 annual learning fund to invest in your continuous professional development and expand your expertise.
• An uncapped bonus structure with genuine earning potential, truly rewarding your achievements and drive.
• Ongoing sales, AI, and market intelligence training to keep you at the forefront of the industry and enhance your skills.
• Access to industry-leading recruitment technology and advanced AI tools that empower your work.
• A flexible work environment that supports your productivity and well-being, allowing you to thrive.
• Strong leadership support and a vibrant, high-performance culture where collaboration and excellence are celebrated.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to create opportunities, build lasting client relationships, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of work, we encourage you to connect with us. This is more than a role; it’s a chance to build your legacy and drive meaningful change for our clients and the talent landscape.