Senior Talent Acquisition Leader

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Senior Talent Advisor - Corporate to lead talent acquisition strategies and build diverse pipelines aligned with business objectives.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions and strengthen Cummins' employer brand through strategic recruitment marketing. The role requires strong analytics, inclusive recruiting practices, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred experience leading high-performing recruiting teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Demonstrated ability to guide, coach, and support recruiters while driving consistent execution of talent acquisition strategies.
• Skilled in utilizing applicant tracking systems, recruiting technologies, and sourcing tools to manage workflows, reporting, and candidate pipelines.
• Strong capability to analyze recruiting metrics, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with hiring leaders, HR teams, and external talent sources.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining focus on candidate quality, compliance, and business outcomes.
• Effective at driving change, managing competing priorities, and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive hiring practices and creating exceptional experiences for candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategies that attract and secure top talent aligned with business objectives.
• Develop diverse sourcing channels and talent pipelines to support current and future workforce needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Enhance recruiting effectiveness through data-driven analysis, performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure recruitment activities are executed in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and organizational standards.
• Influence and coach stakeholders throughout the hiring process to strengthen talent outcomes and decision-making.
• Strengthen Cummins' employer brand through candidate engagement and strategic recruitment marketing efforts.
• Drive cross-functional recruiting initiatives that improve candidate experience, operational efficiency, and business results.

Skills

Leadership

Sourcing

Stakeholder management

Recruiting analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ATS

Recruiting technology

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Senior Talent Advisor - Corporate to lead talent acquisition strategies and build diverse pipelines aligned with business objectives.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions and strengthen Cummins' employer brand through strategic recruitment marketing. The role requires strong analytics, inclusive recruiting practices, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while