Talent Advisor - Southern Indiana

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:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and secure top talent for critical business needs.

• Develop strategic sourcing approaches that build diverse and sustainable talent pipelines.

• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes.

• Drive data-informed recruiting decisions through analysis of key performance metrics and market insights.

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with company policies, government regulations, and hiring standards.

• Coach and influence stakeholders throughout the talent acquisition lifecycle to improve hiring effectiveness.

• Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand by contributing to talent attraction and recruitment marketing initiatives.

• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement efforts that enhance recruiting performance and candidate experience.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.