Senior Talent Advisor - Corporate

Cummins • Columbus, IN

8d • $91,200 - $136,800

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Senior Talent Advisor to join its team in Columbus, Indiana. The role leads talent acquisition strategies to attract and secure talent aligned with business objectives, develops sourcing channels and talent pipelines, and partners with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to support efficient, high-quality hiring decisions. It also advances recruiting effectiveness through analytics, performance measurement, and continuous improvement; ensures recruitment activities comply with applicable laws, policies, and organizational standards; coaches stakeholders through hiring decisions; strengthens the employer brand through candidate engagement and recruitment marketing; and leads cross-functional initiatives to improve candidate experience, operational efficiency, and business results.

The successful candidate brings strong recruitment leadership, sourcing, assessment, and selection expertise, along with communication, influencing, consulting, and analytical skills. A college, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is required, or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• Proven ability to lead recruitment initiatives while 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 the organization.
• Ability to use analytics, business insights, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Proactive leadership approach characterized by adaptability, sound judgment, customer focus, and commitment to results.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining focus on candidate quality, compliance, and business outcomes.
• Ability to drive change, manage competing priorities, and deliver results in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and exceptional experiences for candidates, hiring managers, and recruiting teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading high-performing recruiting teams and fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Ability to guide, coach, and support recruiters while driving consistent execution of talent acquisition strategies.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruiting technologies, and sourcing tools for workflows, reporting, and candidate pipelines.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition strategies that attract and secure top talent aligned with business objectives.
• Develop diverse sourcing channels and talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions.
• Use data-driven analysis and performance measurement to improve recruiting effectiveness.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable laws, policies, and organizational standards.
• Influence and coach stakeholders throughout the hiring process.
• Strengthen Cummins’ employer brand through candidate engagement and strategic recruitment marketing.
• Drive cross-functional recruiting initiatives that improve candidate experience, operational efficiency, and business results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior