Talent Acquisition Program Specialist - Early Careers Development Programs and Inclusive Recruiting

Cummins • Columbus, OH

4d • Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Program Specialist - Early Careers Development Programs and Inclusive Recruiting to join our Cummins Inc. team. The position will have the ability to work remotely in the United States, traveling approximately 10-15% of the time. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Design and enhance early careers development programs, including apprenticeship and school-to-work initiatives, to build strong talent pipelines aligned with business needs. Lead inclusive recruiting strategies that expand access to diverse talent pools and strengthen equitable hiring outcomes across the region. Coordinate participant placement, rotations, and career progression activities to ensure a seamless and engaging program experience. Foster meaningful candidate and participant experiences through onboarding, mentoring, cohort engagement, and community-building initiatives. Advise recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders on structured selection methodologies that improve hiring effectiveness and consistency. Analyze program and recruiting data to measure outcomes, identify trends, and support data-driven talent decisions. Drive operational excellence by developing standard work, documentation, and scalable processes that improve program effectiveness and compliance. Build strategic partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, veteran groups, disability networks, and professional associations to strengthen talent attraction efforts.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate complex talent, HR, or project-based initiatives while balancing multiple stakeholders, priorities, and timelines.
• Strong consulting, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and deliver customer-focused solutions across diverse audiences.
• Proven capability to leverage data analytics, insights, and metrics to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities, and support informed decision-making.
• Commitment to inclusive recruiting practices and talent development, with the ability to create engaging experiences that attract, develop, and retain diverse talent.
• Adaptability, resourcefulness, and strong execution skills, combined with a continuous improvement mindset and passion for innovation.
• Utilize external talent sourcing methodologies, recruiting technologies, and data analytics tools to identify, attract, and engage diverse talent populations.
• Apply strong human resources consulting and business process execution capabilities to deliver efficient, compliant, and scalable talent solutions.
• Partner effectively with internal stakeholders, KellyOCG support teams, educational institutions, and external organizations to coordinate sourcing, outreach, and program activities.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, interpersonal effectiveness, customer focus, and cultural awareness when working with diverse stakeholders and candidate populations.
• Leverage technology and digital tools to improve program delivery, recruiting effectiveness, reporting accuracy, and operational agility.
• Maintain program documentation, enablement materials, governance standards, and process controls to support consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate situational adaptability, self-awareness, and results orientation while navigating evolving business priorities and workforce needs.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications in project management, HR management, or directly related to the role, or equivalent experience are preferred.
• Preferred experience supporting Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, workforce development, or early career talent programs within a complex organizational environment.
• Preferred ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative workforce data, develop meaningful insights, and communicate recommendations that drive business results.
• Preferred ability to develop and deliver practical training, guidance, and recruiting best practices that enhance inclusive and structured hiring approaches.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance early careers development programs, including apprenticeship and school-to-work initiatives, to build strong talent pipelines aligned with business needs.
• Lead inclusive recruiting strategies that expand access to diverse talent pools and strengthen equitable hiring outcomes across the region.
• Coordinate participant placement, rotations, and career progression activities to ensure a seamless and engaging program experience.
• Foster meaningful candidate and participant experiences through onboarding, mentoring, cohort engagement, and community-building initiatives.
• Advise recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders on structured selection methodologies that improve hiring effectiveness and consistency.
• Analyze program and recruiting data to measure outcomes, identify trends, and support data-driven talent decisions.
• Drive operational excellence by developing standard work, documentation, and scalable processes that improve program effectiveness and compliance.
• Build strategic partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, veteran groups, disability networks, and professional associations to strengthen talent attraction efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed