Senior Exempt Recruiter

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Senior Exempt Recruiter to lead end-to-end talent acquisition for business unit and functional roles.

You will develop targeted sourcing strategies, assess candidates, and collaborate closely with hiring managers to deliver exceptional recruitment experiences. The role emphasizes compliance, data-driven decision making, and strong employer branding to attract top talent in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Experience leading full-cycle recruiting for multiple roles.
• Strong sourcing and assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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 KPIs 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.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Recruiting software

Job description

Senior Exempt Recruiter – Business Unit and Functions

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Senior Exempt Recruiter – 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.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• 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.