Talent Advisor - Southern Indiana

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Talent Advisor - Southern Indiana to drive full-cycle recruitment and build diverse talent pipelines. You will partner with managers and HR, analyze metrics, and guide stakeholders to improve hiring outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, union-aware hiring practices, and continuous improvement across recruitment processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience recruiting within unionized environments and knowledge of CBAs.
• Ability to assess candidates using structured selection methodologies with compliant, objective decisions.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment technologies to manage pipelines and reporting.
• Skilled in developing external talent sourcing strategies to attract diverse candidates.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building across levels.
• Demonstrated success applying data analytics to measure recruiting effectiveness.
• Ability to lead with urgency, adapt to priorities, and manage multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment to attract top talent for critical business needs.
• Develop strategic sourcing to build diverse and sustainable pipelines.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Drive data-informed recruiting decisions through metrics and market insights.
• Ensure processes comply with policies, regulations, and standards.
• Coach and influence stakeholders throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle.
• Strengthen employer brand through recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects to enhance recruiting performance and candidate experience.

Skills

Leadership in recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Unionized environment experience

Experience with ATS & recruitment tech

Structured selection methodologies

Diversity-focused talent sourcing

Strong stakeholder management

Data analytics & reporting

Ability to lead multiple initiatives

Tools

ATS platforms

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Talent Advisor - Southern Indiana to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN.

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 business needs.
• Develop strategic sourcing approaches that build diverse and sustainable talent pipelines.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Drive data-informed recruiting decisions through analysis of key performance metrics and market insights.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with company policies, government regulations, and hiring standards.
• Coach and influence stakeholders throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle to improve hiring effectiveness.
• Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand by contributing to talent attraction and recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement efforts that enhance recruiting performance and candidate experience.

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex recruitment initiatives while balancing the needs of candidates, hiring managers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong talent sourcing, candidate assessment, and selection expertise with a focus on delivering timely, high-quality hiring outcomes.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills that enable effective collaboration across diverse teams and audiences.
• Proficiency in leveraging data, analytics, and business insights to drive decisions, measure success, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with strong judgment, adaptability, and the ability to influence outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Preferred experience recruiting within unionized environments, including knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements and associated hiring practices.
• Ability to assess candidates using structured selection methodologies while ensuring compliance and objective decision-making.
• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies to manage candidate pipelines, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Skilled in developing and executing external talent sourcing strategies that attract diverse candidate populations.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities across multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated success applying data analytics and reporting to identify trends, measure recruiting effectiveness, and support business decisions.
• Effective at leading with urgency, adapting to changing priorities, and managing multiple recruitment initiatives simultaneously.
• Commitment to fostering inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives, and delivering a positive candidate experience.

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.

Additional Job Details

Previous experience working in Unionised environment is a requirement.

Job

Human Resources

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2436801

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.