Talent Advisor - Jamestown Engine Plant

PowerToFly; Jamestown (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Jamestown, NY is seeking a Talent Advisor to lead full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing and business roles at the Jamestown Engine Plant.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR to drive efficient, high-quality decisions while strengthening the candidate experience and employer brand. You will leverage data analytics and market insights to improve sourcing and ensure compliant, inclusive hiring practices across on-site operations with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR.
• Experience developing diverse, sustainable candidate pipelines.
• Use data and metrics to drive recruitment decisions and process improvements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with diverse audiences.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for manufacturing and business roles.
• Develop sourcing initiatives to build diverse pipelines for current and future needs.
• Partner with hiring managers to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Enhance candidate experience through timely communication and assessment.
• Leverage data and market insights to improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with employment laws and company policies.
• Support employer branding and recruiting events to attract top talent.
• Drive process improvements and recruitment projects to increase efficiency.

Skills

Partnership building

Sourcing strategy

Data analytics

Communication

Inclusive hiring

Education

HR/Business degree

Tools

ATS

Reporting tools

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Talent Advisor - Jamestown Engine Plant to join our Cummins Inc. team in Jamestown, NY .

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

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and secure top talent for critical manufacturing and business roles.
• Develop strategic sourcing initiatives that build diverse and sustainable candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Enhance the candidate experience through timely communication, effective assessment, and professional engagement throughout the hiring process.
• Utilize data, recruiting metrics, and market insights to improve recruiting effectiveness and support informed talent decisions.
• Ensure recruiting activities comply with employment legislation, company policies, and established hiring standards.
• Strengthen Cummins' employment brand by supporting recruiting events, talent marketing initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement by leading recruitment projects, optimizing processes, and identifying opportunities to increase operational efficiency.

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

• Proven ability to build strong partnerships, influence stakeholders, and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong talent acquisition expertise, including candidate assessment, selection, and external sourcing strategies that deliver high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and recruiting metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.
• A customer-focused, action-oriented approach combined with sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.
• Preferred experience supporting high-volume hiring within a manufacturing environment.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and reporting tools to manage recruitment workflows, monitor hiring activity, and provide stakeholder insights.
• Apply data-driven recruiting practices to evaluate talent pipelines, measure recruiting effectiveness, and support business decision-making.
• Demonstrate strong candidate assessment and selection capabilities while ensuring a consistent, compliant, and objective hiring process.
• Collaborate effectively across HR, business leadership, and external talent sources to deliver workforce solutions aligned with organizational needs.
• Exhibit strong communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills to drive successful hiring outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive and candidate-centric approach that values diverse perspectives and supports Cummins' culture and values.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives that strengthen market presence and attract high-quality talent.

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

Min Salary $78800

Max Salary $118200

ReqID 2436763

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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