Exempt Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks an Exempt Talent Advisor – Business Unit and Functions to lead full-cycle recruitment and build diverse talent pipelines. You will partner with hiring managers, drive efficient assessments, and champion compliant processes while leveraging data to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes employer branding and cross-functional recruitment projects. The position is on-site with flexibility, offering an exempt, experienced track in a dynamic environment with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead full-cycle recruiting initiatives while balancing multiple stakeholders.
• Strong sourcing, candidate assessment and selection capabilities for quality hires.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building with candidates, managers and leaders.
• Analytical mindset to interpret metrics and drive process improvements.
• Navigate complex HR processes with customer focus and inclusive hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts for critical business and functional roles.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for diverse pipelines.
• Drive candidate assessment and selection processes aligned with organizational needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to deliver a positive recruitment experience.
• Ensure compliance with recruiting policies and governance standards.
• Leverage data and KPIs to improve recruiting effectiveness and decisions.
• Support employer branding and market engagement activities.
• Lead cross-functional recruiting projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Talent sourcing

Candidate assessment

Communication & influence

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder management

Diversity & inclusive hiring

Education

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

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Recruiting technologies

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Exempt Talent Advisor – Business Unit and Functions to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN.

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

• Lead end-to-end recruitment efforts to attract and secure high-quality talent for critical business and functional roles.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies that build diverse and sustainable talent pipelines.
• Drive efficient candidate assessment and selection processes that align skills, experience, and organizational needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to deliver a seamless and positive recruitment experience.
• Champion compliance with recruiting policies, employment regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Leverage data, reporting, and key performance indicators to improve recruiting effectiveness and inform talent decisions.
• Strengthen Cummins' employer brand by supporting talent attraction initiatives and market engagement activities.
• Lead cross-functional recruiting projects and continuous improvement efforts that enhance talent acquisition outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated ability to lead full-cycle recruiting initiatives while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong talent sourcing, candidate assessment, and selection capabilities with a focus on delivering quality hiring outcomes.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills that foster trusted partnerships with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret recruiting metrics and leverage data-driven insights to improve decision-making and process performance.
• Proven ability to navigate complex HR processes with sound judgment, customer focus, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred experience managing full-cycle recruiting within an agency, corporate, or hybrid talent acquisition environment.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies to manage candidate workflows, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Apply data analytics and recruiting metrics to identify trends, measure performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills while balancing business priorities, candidate experience, and organizational goals.
• Partner effectively across HR and business functions to deliver consultative talent acquisition solutions.
• Exhibit exceptional customer focus, decision-making ability, and interpersonal effectiveness when engaging diverse candidate populations.
• Foster an inclusive recruiting approach by recognizing and valuing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.
• Bring a proactive, action-oriented mindset with the ability to influence outcomes, navigate ambiguity, and drive results.

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.

Job

Human Resources

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary

$78800

Max Salary

$118200

ReqID

2436700

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.