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:
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Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and secure top talent for critical business needs.
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Develop strategic sourcing approaches that build diverse and sustainable talent pipelines.
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Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes.
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Drive data-informed recruiting decisions through analysis of key performance metrics and market insights.
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Ensure recruitment processes comply with company policies, government regulations, and hiring standards.
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Coach and influence stakeholders throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle to improve hiring effectiveness.
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Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand by contributing to talent attraction and recruitment marketing initiatives.
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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.
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 recruiting within unionized environments, including knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements and related hiring practices
- Ability to assess candidates using structured selection methodologies while ensuring compliance and objective decision-making
- Experience using applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies to manage candidate pipelines, reporting, and stakeholder communication
- Experience developing and executing external talent sourcing strategies that attract diverse candidates
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Experience applying data analytics and reporting to identify trends, measure recruiting effectiveness, and support business decisions
- Ability to lead with urgency, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple recruitment initiatives simultaneously
- Commitment to inclusion, diverse perspectives, and a positive candidate experience
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.
