Talent Acquisition Capability & Excellence Leader

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Capability & Excellence Leader 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:

• Drive talent acquisition process excellence initiatives that improve operational efficiency, consistency, and candidate experience across the enterprise.

• Lead change adoption strategies that accelerate successful implementation of talent acquisition technology, AI-driven solutions, and evolving compliance requirements.

• Own the Talent Acquisition hiring manager capability strategy, including recruiting education requirements, adoption plans, resources, and effectiveness measures.

• Establish and optimize standards, processes, tools, and governance frameworks that support scalable and compliant recruiting operations.

• Leverage data insights, performance metrics, and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and informed decision-making.

• Partner across HR, business leaders, vendors, and external stakeholders to align talent acquisition capabilities with organizational priorities.

• Replace with: Define TA capability requirements, partnering with HR Learning and Development teams to enable scalable learning solutions while ensuring alignment to Global TA operational needs and evolving AI capabilities.

• Champion innovation by designing and implementing sustainable solutions that improve recruiting performance, quality, and business outcomes.

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

• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition operations, process optimization, and organizational change management, with the ability to drive measurable business results.

• Strong analytical and consulting capabilities, including the ability to translate qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.

• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders at all levels, and build partnerships that advance shared objectives.

• A continuous improvement mindset with experience applying process excellence methodologies, leveraging technology, and fostering innovation in evolving environments.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and leadership skills, combined with a global perspective and commitment to inclusive, high-performing teams.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

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

• Certifications in process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma are highly desirable.

• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert, guiding talent acquisition capability development through best practices, emerging trends, and operational excellence strategies.

• Own hiring manager readiness standards, recruiting guidance, and capability requirements, partnering with HR Learning teams to enable scalable learning solutions.

• Lead talent acquisition change management efforts related to technology implementations, AI advancements, policy updates, and legal or regulatory changes.

• Govern TA knowledge assets, playbooks, standards, and self-service resources and launch/own related global AI agents to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

• Collaborate with vendor partners to ensure capability programs, service delivery expectations, and performance outcomes are effectively maintained.

• Apply data analytics, process excellence methodologies, and technology solutions to optimize work processes and strengthen business performance.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and accountability while supporting enterprise-wide talent acquisition objectives.

• Preferred experience within Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Quality, Data Analytics, or related disciplines with a proven record of delivering impactful solutions.

• Preferred proficiency in change management frameworks, process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, performance metrics, and stakeholder communications.

• Shift Requirements: Standard business hours with flexibility to support business needs; travel approximately 10-15% as needed.

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.