Strategic Talent Advisor — Recruiting Leader

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions to lead end-to-end recruiting and build diverse talent pipelines. You will partner with hiring managers to drive high-quality hires and leverage data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes.

The role emphasizes compliance, process excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen Cummins' employer brand and improve hiring outcomes. A background in manufacturing recruiting is preferred.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred experience recruiting within a manufacturing environment and understanding industrial operations recruiting needs.
• Skilled in leveraging ATS and recruitment technologies to manage pipelines and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and market engagement.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Evaluate candidates using structured assessment methodologies to ensure alignment with roles.
• Champion compliance and process excellence throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Leverage metrics and data insights to improve hiring outcomes.
• Strengthen employer brand through talent attraction initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement via cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Candidate assessment

Stakeholder management

Data-driven recruiting

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HR degree / related field

Manufacturing recruiting experience

ATS proficiency

Tools

ATS

Recruitment technologies

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions to lead end-to-end recruiting and build diverse talent pipelines. You will partner with hiring managers to drive high-quality hires and leverage data-driven insights to optimize recruitment processes.

The role emphasizes compliance, process excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen Cummins' employer brand and improve hiring outcomes. A background in manufacturing recruiting is preferred.