Talent Acquisition Leader - DBU

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Leader – DBU to join our Cummins Inc. team in Columbus, IN .

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

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• Drive segment-specific talent acquisition strategies that support business growth, workforce planning, and organizational priorities.
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• Lead and develop a high-performing recruiting team that delivers exceptional hiring outcomes, service levels, and candidate experiences.
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• Partner with business leaders and HR stakeholders to anticipate talent demands and proactively address workforce challenges.
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• Leverage recruiting analytics and talent intelligence to improve performance, optimize processes, and enable data-driven hiring decisions.
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• Champion the adoption of innovative recruitment technologies that enhance efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence.
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• Strengthen stakeholder confidence by providing strategic insights on labor market trends, competitive talent landscapes, and workforce risks.
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• Establish and maintain recruitment standards, governance practices, and compliant processes that support enterprise objectives.
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• Lead change initiatives that increase team agility, accelerate transformation efforts, and improve overall recruiting effectiveness.

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

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align hiring outcomes with complex business and workforce objectives.
• Strong leadership and coaching capabilities with a track record of building high-performing teams and driving sustained results in dynamic environments.
• Advanced skill in leveraging analytics, talent intelligence, and business insights to influence decisions, solve challenges, and improve organizational performance.
• Exceptional consulting, relationship-building, and communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, organizational complexity, and competing priorities.
• A customer-focused, financially savvy, and technology-oriented mindset combined with strong change leadership and continuous improvement capabilities.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

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

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and hiring leaders, translating workforce needs into effective talent acquisition strategies and actionable recruiting plans.
• Utilize recruiting analytics, data visualization, operational metrics, and talent intelligence to identify opportunities, communicate compelling data stories, and drive continuous improvement.
• Build collaborative partnerships across HR, workforce planning, industry networks, technology partners, and business stakeholders to enhance recruiting capabilities and outcomes.
• Demonstrate preferred expertise in change management, HR consulting, business process execution, and operational excellence within complex organizational environments.
• Apply strong organizational savvy and financial acumen to optimize recruiting resources, budgets, and investments while maintaining business agility.
• Foster an inclusive, customer-centric approach that values diverse perspectives and strengthens candidate, stakeholder, and team experiences.
• Champion innovation through the adoption of modern recruiting technologies, digital solutions, and leading practices that support transformation goals.
• Exhibit preferred strengths in adaptability, sound judgment, self-awareness, collaboration, resilience, and the ability to lead effectively through uncertainty and change.

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.