Talent Acquisition Leader - DBU

Socket.dev; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks a Talent Acquisition Leader to drive segment-specific TA strategies and build a high-performing recruiting team. You will partner with business leaders to forecast talent needs, adopt data-driven hiring decisions, and lead change initiatives to enhance efficiency and governance.

The role requires strong leadership, analytics expertise, and a customer-focused mindset to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes and workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives aligning hiring with business objectives.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with experience building high-performing teams.
• Advanced use of analytics and talent intelligence to drive hiring decisions and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategic talent acquisition initiatives aligned with complex business objectives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team delivering strong hiring outcomes and candidate experiences.
• Partner with business leaders and HR to anticipate talent needs and address workforce challenges.
• Leverage analytics and talent intelligence to optimize processes and enable data-driven hiring decisions.
• Champion modern recruiting technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Recruiting analytics

Stakeholder management

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Leader – DBUto join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN.

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

• Drive segment-specific talent acquisition strategies that support business growth, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.

• Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team that delivers exceptional hiring outcomes, service levels, and candidate experiences.

• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to anticipate talent demands and proactively address workforce challenges.

• Leverage recruiting analytics and talent intelligence to improve performance, optimize processes, and enable data-driven hiring decisions.

• Champion the adoption of innovative recruitment technologies that enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.

• Strengthen stakeholder confidence by providing strategic insights on labor market trends, competitive talent landscapes, and workforce risks.

• Establish and maintain recruitment standards, governance practices, and compliant processes that support enterprise objectives.

• Lead change initiatives that increase team agility, accelerate transformation efforts, and improve overall recruiting effectiveness.

Responsibilities

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

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align hiring outcomes with complex business and workforce objectives.

• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving sustained results in dynamic environments.

• Advanced skill in leveraging analytics, talent intelligence, and business insights to influence decisions, solve challenges, and improve organizational performance.

• Exceptional consulting, relationship-building, and communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, organizational complexity, and competing priorities.

• A customer-focused, financially savvy, and technology-oriented mindset combined with strong change leadership and continuous improvement capabilities.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

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

Qualifications

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and hiring leaders, translating workforce needs into effective talent acquisition strategies and actionable recruiting plans.

• Utilize recruiting analytics, data visualization, operational metrics, and talent intelligence to identify opportunities, communicate compelling data stories, and drive continuous improvement.

• Build collaborative partnerships across HR, workforce planning, industry networks, technology partners, and business stakeholders to enhance recruiting capabilities and outcomes.

• Demonstrate preferred expertise in change management, HR consulting, business process execution, and operational excellence within complex organizational environments.

• Apply strong organizational savvy and financial acumen to optimize recruiting resources, budgets, and investments while maintaining business agility.

• Foster an inclusive, customer-centric approach that values diverse perspectives and strengthens candidate, stakeholder, and team experiences.

• Champion innovation through the adoption of modern recruiting technologies, digital solutions, and leading practices that support transformation goals.

• Exhibit preferred strengths in adaptability, sound judgment, self-awareness, collaboration, resilience, and the ability to lead effectively through uncertainty and change.

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.