Talent Acquisition Leader - Emerging Talent

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Leader - Emerging Talent to join our Cummins Inc. team in Indianapolis, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Develop and execute a forward-looking Early Careers talent acquisition strategy aligned with workforce planning and long-term business objectives.
• Build sustainable emerging talent pipelines that strengthen critical skill areas and future organizational capabilities.
• Advise business and HR leaders on talent market trends, workforce needs, and the strategic value of early career programs.
• Leverage workforce analytics and labor market intelligence to drive data-informed talent decisions and optimize hiring outcomes.
• Enhance the candidate experience through customer-focused recruiting practices, innovative technologies, and streamlined processes.
• Foster strategic partnerships with universities, technical colleges, industry organizations, and community networks to expand talent access.
• Lead and inspire high-performing recruiting teams while driving operational excellence, accountability, and measurable results.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives that increase recruiting effectiveness, efficiency, and business impact.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that align with business priorities, workforce planning, and future capability needs.
• Strong leadership, consulting, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across complex and evolving environments.
• Expertise in leveraging workforce analytics, labor market intelligence, and data storytelling to guide strategic decisions and improve outcomes.
• Proven success leading change, navigating ambiguity, and driving operational excellence while maintaining a strong customer focus.
• Ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams that deliver innovative talent solutions and sustainable business results.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.

• Lead the development of business-aligned emerging talent strategies that connect workforce demand, future skill needs, and long-term talent planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, identifying opportunities where Early Careers talent can strengthen organizational capability and succession pipelines.
• Build deep expertise across university, college, technical school, internship, co-op, and graduate talent channels to create scalable recruiting solutions.
• Utilize workforce planning tools, labor market intelligence, and talent analytics to identify priority skills, target markets, and talent availability trends.
• Assess and improve the effectiveness of emerging talent programs through metrics focused on attraction, hiring, conversion, retention, and business alignment.
• Strengthen connections between internship and co-op programs and future full-time hiring needs to enhance conversion outcomes and workforce readiness.
• Monitor external talent market trends, student expectations, competitive activity, and changing skill demands to inform recruitment strategy.
• Partner across Talent Management, HR, and business leadership teams to position Early Careers as a strategic component of workforce and talent planning.
• Demonstrate strong change management, organizational awareness, financial acumen, and human resources consulting capabilities.
• Utilize data analytics, data visualization, and business insights to communicate talent trends, influence decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Thrive in complex environments by balancing competing priorities, building effective teams, fostering inclusion, and embracing diverse perspectives.
• Apply a technology-forward mindset, leveraging modern recruiting tools, systems, and digital solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Extensive experience in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources Business Partnership or HR Operations environments is preferred.

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.