Talent Acquisition Excellence & Capability Leader (Remote)

Cummins Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Capability & Excellence Leader with the option to work remotely in the United States and travel about 10-15% of the time. You will lead TA process excellence, drive AI and technology adoption, and shape hiring manager readiness and capability standards.

You will collaborate across HR and business leaders to align TA capabilities with priorities, oversee governance, and champion innovative, compliant recruiting solutions across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition operations, process optimization, and organizational change management, with the ability to drive measurable business results.
• Strong analytical and consulting capabilities, including the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders at all levels, and build partnerships that advance shared objectives.
• A continuous improvement mindset with experience applying process excellence methodologies, leveraging technology, and fostering innovation in evolving environments.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills, combined with a global perspective and commitment to inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Shift Requirements: Standard business hours with flexibility to support business needs; travel approximately 10-15% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent acquisition process excellence initiatives that improve operational efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience across the enterprise.
• Lead change adoption strategies that accelerate successful implementation of talent acquisition technology, AI-driven solutions, and evolving compliance requirements.
• Own the Talent Acquisition hiring manager capability strategy, including recruiting education requirements, adoption plans, resources, and effectiveness measures.
• Establish and optimize standards, processes, tools, and governance frameworks that support scalable and compliant recruiting operations.
• Leverage data insights, performance metrics, and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Partner across HR, business leaders, vendors, and external stakeholders to align talent acquisition capabilities with organizational priorities.
• Define TA capability requirements, partnering with HR Learning and Development teams to enable scalable learning solutions while ensuring alignment to Global TA operational needs and evolving AI capabilities.
• Champion innovation by designing and implementing sustainable solutions that improve recruiting performance, quality, and business outcomes.

Skills

Talent acquisition operations

Process optimization

Organizational change management

Analytical capabilities

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Communication and leadership

Education

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

Six Sigma certification desirable

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Capability & Excellence Leader with the option to work remotely in the United States and travel about 10-15% of the time. You will lead TA process excellence, drive AI and technology adoption, and shape hiring manager readiness and capability standards.

You will collaborate across HR and business leaders to align TA capabilities with priorities, oversee governance, and champion innovative, compliant recruiting solutions across the enterprise.