Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN seeks a Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions to lead end-to-end recruiting. You will build diverse talent pipelines, partner with hiring managers and HR, and drive high-quality hiring decisions across business units.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, stakeholder engagement, and process excellence to support workforce planning and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex recruiting initiatives with multiple stakeholders and timely hiring outcomes.
• Ability to build diverse talent pipelines and engage market for passive talent.
• Proficient with ATS and recruitment technologies to manage pipelines and reporting.
• Strong data-driven mindset with analytics to support workforce planning and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and coach hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruiting strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to drive high-quality hiring decisions.
• Evaluate candidates using structured assessment methodologies.
• Champion compliance and process excellence throughout recruitment lifecycle.
• Leverage metrics to improve hiring outcomes and talent acquisition performance.
• Strengthen employer brand and contribute to talent attraction initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and recruiting project leadership.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Candidate assessment

Consulting

Data-driven recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

ATS

Recruitment technologies

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN.

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

• Lead end-to-end recruiting strategies that attract and secure top talent aligned with business priorities.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and market engagement initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Evaluate candidates using structured assessment methodologies to ensure alignment with role and organizational needs.
• Champion compliance and process excellence throughout all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Leverage recruiting metrics and data insights to improve hiring outcomes and optimize talent acquisition performance.
• Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand by contributing to talent attraction and employment branding initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and recruiting project leadership.

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex recruiting initiatives while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and delivering timely hiring outcomes.
• Strong talent sourcing, candidate assessment, and consulting capabilities, with the ability to influence decisions and build trusted partnerships.
• Data-driven approach to recruiting, utilizing analytics and insights to support workforce planning and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse audiences.
• Proven agility, sound judgment, and customer-focused problem-solving skills in a fast-paced talent acquisition environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred experience recruiting within a manufacturing environment, with an understanding of hiring challenges and talent needs across industrial operations.
• Skilled in leveraging applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies to manage candidate pipelines, maintain data integrity, and provide stakeholder reporting.
• Preferred expertise in external talent sourcing, candidate engagement strategies, and building targeted talent pools for critical positions.
• Ability to apply HR business processes, compliance standards, and employment practices while maintaining operational efficiency and a positive candidate experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience interpreting recruiting metrics, identifying trends, and presenting recommendations that support data-driven talent decisions.
• Effective collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments, values diverse perspectives, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Trusted advisor mindset with the ability to coach hiring managers, influence stakeholders, and deliver customer-focused recruiting solutions.

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

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2436807

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.