Early Careers Talent Acquisition Leader

Cummins Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Talent Acquisition Leader for Emerging Talent to shape and execute an Early Careers strategy that aligns with workforce planning and business goals.

You will build pipelines, advise senior leaders on market trends, and drive data-informed hiring outcomes. You will partner with universities and technical schools to create scalable recruiting solutions, lead high-performing teams, and champion continuous improvement through digital recruitment tools

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce planning.
• Strong leadership, consulting, and relationship-building for influencing senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in workforce analytics, labor market intelligence, and data storytelling to guide decisions.
• Proven track record leading change, navigating ambiguity, and driving operational excellence with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-looking Early Careers talent acquisition strategy aligned with workforce planning and long-term business objectives.
• Build sustainable emerging talent pipelines that strengthen critical skill areas and future organizational capabilities.
• Advise business and HR leaders on talent market trends, workforce needs, and the strategic value of early career programs.
• Leverage workforce analytics and labor market intelligence to drive data-informed talent decisions and optimize hiring outcomes.
• Enhance the candidate experience through customer-focused recruiting practices, innovative technologies, and streamlined processes.
• Foster strategic partnerships with universities, technical colleges, industry organizations, and community networks to expand talent access.
• Lead and inspire high-performing recruiting teams while driving operational excellence, accountability, and measurable results.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives that increase recruiting effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Leadership

HR analytics

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Talent Acquisition Leader for Emerging Talent to shape and execute an Early Careers strategy that aligns with workforce planning and business goals.

You will build pipelines, advise senior leaders on market trends, and drive data-informed hiring outcomes. You will partner with universities and technical schools to create scalable recruiting solutions, lead high-performing teams, and champion continuous improvement through digital recruitment tools