Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Talent Advisor - Business Unit and Functions to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead end-to-end recruiting strategies that attract and secure top talent aligned with business priorities.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and market engagement initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Evaluate candidates using structured assessment methodologies to ensure alignment with role and organizational needs.
• Champion compliance and process excellence throughout all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Leverage recruiting metrics and data insights to improve hiring outcomes and optimize talent acquisition performance.
• Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand by contributing to talent attraction and employment branding initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and recruiting project leadership.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex recruiting initiatives while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders and delivering timely hiring outcomes.
• Strong talent sourcing, candidate assessment, and consulting capabilities, with the ability to influence decisions and build trusted partnerships.
• Data-driven approach to recruiting, utilizing analytics and insights to support workforce planning and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse audiences.
• Proven agility, sound judgment, and customer-focused problem-solving skills in a fast-paced talent acquisition environment.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• PREFERRED: Experience recruiting within a manufacturing environment, with an understanding of hiring challenges and talent needs across industrial operations.
• SKILLED IN: Leveraging applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies to manage candidate pipelines, maintain data integrity, and provide stakeholder reporting.
• PREFERRED EXPERTISE: External talent sourcing, candidate engagement strategies, and building targeted talent pools for critical positions.
• ABILITY TO: Apply HR business processes, compliance standards, and employment practices while maintaining operational efficiency and a positive candidate experience.
• STRONG ANALYTICAL CAPABILITIES: With experience interpreting recruiting metrics, identifying trends, and presenting recommendations that support data-driven talent decisions.
• EFFECTIVE COLLABORATOR: Who thrives in cross-functional environments, values diverse perspectives, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives.
• TRUSTED ADVISOR MINDSET: With the ability to coach hiring managers, influence stakeholders, and deliver customer-focused recruiting solutions.