Talent Advisor - Jamestown Engine Plant

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled Talent Advisor - Jamestown Engine Plant to join our Cummins Inc. team in Jamestown, NY.

 

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 manufacturing and business roles.

• Develop strategic sourcing initiatives that build diverse and sustainable candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to drive efficient, high-quality hiring decisions aligned with business objectives.

• Enhance the candidate experience through timely communication, effective assessment, and professional engagement throughout the hiring process.

• Utilize data, recruiting metrics, and market insights to improve recruiting effectiveness and support informed talent decisions.

• Ensure recruiting activities comply with employment legislation, company policies, and established hiring standards.

• Strengthen Cummins' employment brand by supporting recruiting events, talent marketing initiatives, and community engagement efforts.

• Drive continuous improvement by leading recruitment projects, optimizing processes, and identifying opportunities to increase operational efficiency.

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

• Proven ability to build strong partnerships, influence stakeholders, and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong talent acquisition expertise, including candidate assessment, selection, and external sourcing strategies that deliver high-quality hiring outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage data analytics and recruiting metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication, consulting, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences.

• A customer-focused, action-oriented approach combined with sound judgment, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

 

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

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

• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

• Preferred experience supporting high-volume hiring within a manufacturing environment.

• Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS) and reporting tools to manage recruitment workflows, monitor hiring activity, and provide stakeholder insights.

• Apply data-driven recruiting practices to evaluate talent pipelines, measure recruiting effectiveness, and support business decision-making.

• Demonstrate strong candidate assessment and selection capabilities while ensuring a consistent, compliant, and objective hiring process.

• Collaborate effectively across HR, business leadership, and external talent sources to deliver workforce solutions aligned with organizational needs.

• Exhibit strong communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills to drive successful hiring outcomes.

• Foster an inclusive and candidate-centric approach that values diverse perspectives and supports Cummins' culture and values.

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives that strengthen market presence and attract high-quality talent.

 

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.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.