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:
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Lead end-to-end recruiting strategies that attract and secure top talent aligned with business priorities.
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Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and market engagement initiatives.
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Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
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Evaluate candidates using structured assessment methodologies to ensure alignment with role and organizational needs.
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Champion compliance and process excellence throughout all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.
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Leverage recruiting metrics and data insights to improve hiring outcomes and optimize talent acquisition performance.
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Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand by contributing to talent attraction and employment branding initiatives.
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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.
About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.Skills Required
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience leading complex recruiting initiatives and managing multiple stakeholders
- Talent sourcing, candidate assessment, and recruiting consulting capabilities
- Ability to use data, analytics, and recruiting metrics to support workforce planning and process improvement
- Strong communication, relationship-building, interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder-influencing skills
- Agility, sound judgment, and customer-focused problem-solving skills in a fast-paced talent acquisition environment
- Experience recruiting within a manufacturing environment
- Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies
- Expertise in external talent sourcing, candidate engagement, and targeted talent-pool development
- Knowledge of HR business processes, compliance standards, and employment practices
- Ability to coach hiring managers and influence stakeholders as a trusted recruiting advisor
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
Cummins Insights
What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
