Job Summary:
We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Leader – DBU 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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Drive segment-specific talent acquisition strategies that support business growth, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.
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Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team that delivers exceptional hiring outcomes, service levels, and candidate experiences.
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Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to anticipate talent demands and proactively address workforce challenges.
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Leverage recruiting analytics and talent intelligence to improve performance, optimize processes, and enable data-driven hiring decisions.
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Champion the adoption of innovative recruitment technologies that enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.
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Strengthen stakeholder confidence by providing strategic insights on labor market trends, competitive talent landscapes, and workforce risks.
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Establish and maintain recruitment standards, governance practices, and compliant processes that support enterprise objectives.
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Lead change initiatives that increase team agility, accelerate transformation efforts, and improve overall recruiting effectiveness.
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align hiring outcomes with complex business and workforce objectives.
Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving sustained results in dynamic environments.
Advanced skill in leveraging analytics, talent intelligence, and business insights to influence decisions, solve challenges, and improve organizational performance.
Exceptional consulting, relationship-building, and communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, organizational complexity, and competing priorities.
A customer-focused, financially savvy, and technology-oriented mindset combined with strong change leadership and continuous improvement capabilities.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:
Serve as a trusted advisor to business and hiring leaders, translating workforce needs into effective talent acquisition strategies and actionable recruiting plans.
Utilize recruiting analytics, data visualization, operational metrics, and talent intelligence to identify opportunities, communicate compelling data stories, and drive continuous improvement.
Build collaborative partnerships across HR, workforce planning, industry networks, technology partners, and business stakeholders to enhance recruiting capabilities and outcomes.
Demonstrate preferred expertise in change management, HR consulting, business process execution, and operational excellence within complex organizational environments.
Apply strong organizational savvy and financial acumen to optimize recruiting resources, budgets, and investments while maintaining business agility.
Foster an inclusive, customer-centric approach that values diverse perspectives and strengthens candidate, stakeholder, and team experiences.
Champion innovation through the adoption of modern recruiting technologies, digital solutions, and leading practices that support transformation goals.
Exhibit preferred strengths in adaptability, sound judgment, self-awareness, collaboration, resilience, and the ability to lead effectively through uncertainty and change.
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.
Skills Required
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strategic talent acquisition experience aligned with complex business and workforce objectives
- Leadership and coaching capability with experience building high-performing teams
- Experience leveraging recruiting analytics, talent intelligence, and business insights
- Consulting, relationship-building, and communication skills
- Change management, HR consulting, business process execution, and operational excellence expertise
- Financial acumen and experience optimizing recruiting resources, budgets, and investments
- Experience adopting modern recruiting technologies and digital solutions
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.









