Talent Acquisition Program Specialist - Special Projects and Data Analyst

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Program Specialist - Special Projects and Data Analyst. This role offers remote work within the United States with travel of about 10-15%.

You will drive recruiting analytics, workforce planning, and talent intelligence to improve performance across global recruitment functions. Responsibilities include leading strategic TA projects, delivering governance for data and metrics, and partnering with HR and leadership to implement scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Translate complex workforce, recruiting, and operational data into clear insights.
• Lead initiatives from planning through execution with strong project management.
• Communicate with leadership, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Balance strategic thinking with operational execution to drive improvements.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and data governance across data sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain recruiting analytics for leadership insights.
• Forecast hiring demand and align with recruiter capacity and priorities.
• Deliver talent intelligence, labor market insights, and performance reporting.
• Lead Talent Acquisition projects from concept to implementation with measurable outcomes.
• Establish data governance and ensure reporting consistency across regions.
• Measure recruiting process effectiveness: quality, speed, candidate experience, cost outcomes.
• Analyze sourcing, coordination, and service delivery metrics to spot gaps.
• Partner with leaders and external providers to scale talent objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Consulting skills

Education

Project management certification

HR management certification

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Program Specialist - Special Projects and Data Analyst to join our Cummins Inc. team. The position will have the ability to work remotely in the United States, traveling approximately 10-15% of the time.

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

• Develop and maintain robust recruiting analytics that provide leadership with actionable insights to improve talent acquisition performance.




• Drive data-informed workforce planning by aligning hiring demand forecasts with recruiter capacity and operational priorities.




• Improve decision-making through the delivery of meaningful talent intelligence, labor market insights, and performance reporting.




• Lead strategic Talent Acquisition projects from concept through implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes and sustainable adoption.




• Strengthen reporting accuracy by establishing data governance practices and ensuring consistency across regional and global metrics.




• Evaluate recruiting process effectiveness by measuring quality, speed, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and cost outcomes.




• Identify performance gaps and opportunities by analyzing sourcing, coordination, and service delivery metrics across recruiting operations.




• Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and external stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that support organizational talent objectives.

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

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex workforce, recruiting, and operational data into clear insights that influence business decisions and strategy.




• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving capabilities, with experience leading initiatives from planning through execution.




• Excellent communication and consulting skills, enabling effective collaboration with leadership, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.




• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution while driving continuous improvement and measurable results.




• Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a customer-focused mindset, with the ability to thrive in a data-driven and evolving business environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• Professional certifications in project management, HR management, or directly related to the 30% or equivalent experience are preferred.




• Preferred experience in recruiting analytics, workforce planning, Talent Acquisition operations, or HR program management within a complex organizational environment.




• Utilize advanced data analytics, reporting, data visualization, and business intelligence approaches to uncover trends, forecast demand, and drive strategic recommendations.




• Build and maintain self-service dashboards, performance metrics, and operational reporting frameworks that enhance transparency and decision-making.




• Apply strong human resources consulting and business process execution capabilities to identify opportunities, streamline workflows, and improve operational agility.




• Leverage talent market intelligence and workforce data to support hiring strategies, organizational planning, and long-term talent pipeline development.




• Partner effectively with leadership teams, HR functions, and external providers to evaluate service performance, identify risks, and implement sustainable improvements.




• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and data stewardship by maintaining reporting integrity, definitional consistency, and governance standards across multiple data sources.




• Lead special projects involving process transformation, operating model evaluation, and organizational change, ensuring effective implementation and stakeholder alignment.




• Preferred proficiency with digital reporting tools, analytics platforms, and technology solutions that support recruiting effectiveness and business performance measurement.




• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, adaptability, and results orientation while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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.

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Off-site Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $78800

Max Salary $118200

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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