Talent Acquisition Leader - Emerging Talent

Cummins Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Talent Acquisition Leader for Emerging Talent to shape and execute an Early Careers strategy that aligns with workforce planning and business goals.

You will build pipelines, advise senior leaders on market trends, and drive data-informed hiring outcomes. You will partner with universities and technical schools to create scalable recruiting solutions, lead high-performing teams, and champion continuous improvement through digital recruitment tools

Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities and workforce planning.
• Strong leadership, consulting, and relationship-building for influencing senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in workforce analytics, labor market intelligence, and data storytelling to guide decisions.
• Proven track record leading change, navigating ambiguity, and driving operational excellence with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-looking Early Careers talent acquisition strategy aligned with workforce planning and long-term business objectives.
• Build sustainable emerging talent pipelines that strengthen critical skill areas and future organizational capabilities.
• Advise business and HR leaders on talent market trends, workforce needs, and the strategic value of early career programs.
• Leverage workforce analytics and labor market intelligence to drive data-informed talent decisions and optimize hiring outcomes.
• Enhance the candidate experience through customer-focused recruiting practices, innovative technologies, and streamlined processes.
• Foster strategic partnerships with universities, technical colleges, industry organizations, and community networks to expand talent access.
• Lead and inspire high-performing recruiting teams while driving operational excellence, accountability, and measurable results.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives that increase recruiting effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Leadership

HR analytics

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Leader - Emerging Talent to join our Cummins Inc. team in Indianapolis, IN.

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

• Develop and execute a forward-looking Early Careers talent acquisition strategy aligned with workforce planning and long-term business objectives.
• Build sustainable emerging talent pipelines that strengthen critical skill areas and future organizational capabilities.
• Advise business and HR leaders on talent market trends, workforce needs, and the strategic value of early career programs.
• Leverage workforce analytics and labor market intelligence to drive data-informed talent decisions and optimize hiring outcomes.
• Enhance the candidate experience through customer-focused recruiting practices, innovative technologies, and streamlined processes.
• Foster strategic partnerships with universities, technical colleges, industry organizations, and community networks to expand talent access.
• Lead and inspire high-performing recruiting teams while driving operational excellence, accountability, and measurable results.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives that increase recruiting effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact.

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

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that align with business priorities, workforce planning, and future capability needs.
• Strong leadership, consulting, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex and evolving environments.
• Expertise in leveraging workforce analytics, labor market intelligence, and data storytelling to guide strategic decisions and improve outcomes.
• Proven success leading change, navigating ambiguity, and driving operational excellence while maintaining a strong customer focus.
• Ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams that deliver innovative talent solutions and sustainable business results.

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:

• Lead the development of business-aligned emerging talent strategies that connect workforce demand, future skill needs, and long-term talent planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, identifying opportunities where Early Careers talent can strengthen organizational capability and succession pipelines.
• Build deep expertise across university, college, technical school, internship, co-op, and graduate talent channels to create scalable recruiting solutions.
• Utilize workforce planning tools, labor market intelligence, and talent analytics to identify priority skills, target markets, and talent availability trends.
• Assess and improve the effectiveness of emerging talent programs through metrics focused on attraction, hiring, conversion, retention, and business alignment.
• Strengthen connections between internship and co-op programs and future full-time hiring needs to enhance conversion outcomes and workforce readiness.
• Monitor external talent market trends, student expectations, competitive activity, and changing skill demands to inform recruitment strategy.
• Partner across Talent Management, HR, and business leadership teams to position Early Careers as a strategic component of workforce and talent planning.
• Demonstrate strong change management, organizational awareness, financial acumen, and human resources consulting capabilities.
• Utilize data analytics, data visualization, and business insights to communicate talent trends, influence decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Thrive in complex environments by balancing competing priorities, building effective teams, fostering inclusion, and embracing diverse perspectives.
• Apply a technology-forward mindset, leveraging modern recruiting tools, systems, and digital solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources Business Partnership or HR Operations environments is preferred.

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.