Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Senior Recruiter - Jamestown Engine Plant to join our Cummins Inc. team in Jamestown, NY.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
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Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and secure top talent for critical manufacturing and business roles.
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Develop strategic sourcing initiatives that build diverse and sustainable candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
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Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions aligned with business objectives.
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Enhance the candidate experience through timely communication, effective assessment, and professional engagement throughout the hiring process.
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Utilize data, recruiting metrics, and market insights to improve recruiting effectiveness and support informed talent decisions.
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Ensure recruiting activities comply with employment legislation, company policies, and established hiring standards.
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Strengthen Cummins' employment brand by supporting recruiting events, talent marketing initiatives, and community engagement efforts.
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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.
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
- Intermediate level of relevant work experience
- Talent acquisition expertise, including candidate assessment, selection, and external sourcing
- Ability to build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and manage competing priorities
- Ability to use applicant tracking systems and reporting tools
- Ability to apply data-driven recruiting practices and analyze recruiting metrics
- Strong communication, consulting, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to inclusive, compliant, and candidate-centric hiring practices
- Experience supporting high-volume hiring in a manufacturing environment
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.
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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.
