Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Senior Talent Advisor - Corporate 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 talent acquisition strategies that attract and secure top talent aligned with business objectives.
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Develop diverse sourcing channels and talent pipelines to support current and future workforce needs.
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Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
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Enhance recruiting effectiveness through data-driven analysis, performance measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Ensure recruitment activities are executed in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and organizational standards.
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Influence and coach stakeholders throughout the hiring process to strengthen talent outcomes and decision-making.
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Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand through candidate engagement and strategic recruitment marketing efforts.
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Drive cross-functional recruiting initiatives that improve candidate experience, operational efficiency, and business results.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
Proven ability to lead recruitment initiatives while effectively balancing business priorities, stakeholder expectations, and talent needs.
Strong expertise in sourcing, assessing, and selecting talent through structured, objective, and inclusive recruiting practices.
Exceptional communication, influencing, and consulting skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated capability to leverage analytics, business insights, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
A proactive leadership approach characterized by adaptability, sound judgment, customer focus, and a commitment to delivering results.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
Preferred experience leading high-performing recruiting teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
Demonstrated ability to guide, coach, and support recruiters while driving consistent execution of talent acquisition strategies.
Skilled in utilizing applicant tracking systems, recruiting technologies, and sourcing tools to manage workflows, reporting, and candidate pipelines.
Strong capability to analyze recruiting metrics, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with hiring leaders, HR teams, and external talent sources.
Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining focus on candidate quality, compliance, and business outcomes.
Effective at driving change, managing competing priorities, and delivering results in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Commitment to fostering inclusive hiring practices and creating exceptional experiences for candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting teams.
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
- Ability to lead recruitment initiatives while balancing business priorities, stakeholder expectations, and talent needs
- Expertise in sourcing, assessing, and selecting talent through structured, objective, and inclusive recruiting practices
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and consulting skills
- Ability to build trusted relationships across all organizational levels
- Ability to use analytics, business insights, and performance metrics for continuous improvement and decision-making
- Adaptability, sound judgment, customer focus, and results orientation
- Experience leading high-performing recruiting teams
- Ability to guide, coach, and support recruiters while executing talent acquisition strategies
- Experience using applicant tracking systems, recruiting technologies, and sourcing tools
- Ability to analyze recruiting metrics, identify trends, and provide actionable business recommendations
- Experience building strategic partnerships with hiring leaders, HR teams, and external talent sources
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining candidate quality, compliance, and business outcomes
- Ability to drive change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in fast-paced environments
- Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and exceptional candidate, hiring manager, and recruiter experiences
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.
