Talent Acquisition Leader - Corporate and Power Systems

Cummins Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Talent Acquisition Leader to drive corporate and PSBU recruiting strategy and lead a high-performing team across the organization.

The role focuses on aligning talent acquisition with business priorities, leveraging analytics to improve outcomes, and partnering with leaders to anticipate workforce needs and implement proactive solutions. You will champion innovative recruiting technologies, governance standards, and transformation initiatives to enhance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align workforce outcomes with complex business objectives.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results in dynamic environments.
• Advanced analytical and consulting skills with the ability to translate data, market intelligence, and business insights into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive talent acquisition strategies that enable business growth and support evolving workforce priorities across Corporate and Power Systems.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing recruiting team to consistently achieve hiring commitments, quality targets, and service excellence.
• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to anticipate talent needs and build proactive workforce solutions.
• Leverage analytics and talent intelligence to optimize recruiting performance and enable data-driven decision making.
• Advise leaders on labor market trends, competitive talent landscapes, and workforce risks to strengthen organizational capability.
• Champion innovative recruiting technologies that improve efficiency, scalability, and the overall candidate experience.
• Establish and maintain recruitment standards, governance practices, and compliant processes that support enterprise objectives.
• Lead transformation initiatives that enhance team agility, operational excellence, and long-term recruiting effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Talent acquisition strategy

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Leader - Corporate and PSBU to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN.

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

• Drive talent acquisition strategies that enable business growth and support evolving workforce priorities across Corporate and Power Systems.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing recruiting team to consistently achieve hiring commitments, quality targets, and service excellence.
• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to anticipate talent needs and build proactive workforce solutions.
• Leverage analytics and talent intelligence to optimize recruiting performance and enable data-driven decision making.
• Advise leaders on labor market trends, competitive talent landscapes, and workforce risks to strengthen organizational capability.
• Champion innovative recruiting technologies that improve efficiency, scalability, and the overall candidate experience.
• Establish and maintain recruitment standards, governance practices, and compliant processes that support enterprise objectives.
• Lead transformation initiatives that enhance team agility, operational excellence, and long-term recruiting effectiveness.

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

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align workforce outcomes with complex business objectives.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering results in dynamic environments.
• Advanced analytical and consulting skills with the ability to translate data, market intelligence, and business insights into actionable strategies.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, enabling effective influence across diverse stakeholder groups and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated success navigating ambiguity, driving change, and balancing customer focus, operational excellence, and business priorities.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, providing strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational capability needs, and recruiting trends that influence business outcomes.
• Translate enterprise and regional talent acquisition strategies into effective recruiting plans that address market realities while maintaining alignment with governance and operational standards.
• Utilize recruiting analytics, talent intelligence, data visualization, and workforce insights to tell compelling data stories and drive continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with HR teams, business leaders, workforce planning stakeholders, industry networks, and technology partners to strengthen talent acquisition capabilities.
• Demonstrate preferred expertise in change management, HR consulting, and business process execution to support organizational agility and sustainable results.
• Apply strong financial acumen and operational discipline to optimize recruiting resources, budgets, and overall functional performance.
• Foster an inclusive and customer-centric approach that values diverse perspectives, promotes collaboration, and enhances stakeholder and candidate experiences.
• Champion modern recruiting technologies, digital transformation initiatives, and innovative talent solutions that create measurable business value.

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.