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Talent Acquisition Program Specialist - Special Projects and Data Analyst

Cummins Inc.
Columbus, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026
Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Program Specialist - Special Projects and Data Analyst 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:

  • Develop and maintain robust recruiting analytics that provide leadership with actionable insights to improve talent acquisition performance.
  • Drive data-informed workforce planning by aligning hiring demand forecasts with recruiter capacity and operational priorities.
  • Improve decision-making through the delivery of meaningful talent intelligence, labor market insights, and performance reporting.
  • Lead strategic Talent Acquisition projects from concept through implementation, ensuring measurable business outcomes and sustainable adoption.
  • Strengthen reporting accuracy by establishing data governance practices and ensuring consistency across regional and global metrics.
  • Evaluate recruiting process effectiveness by measuring quality, speed, candidate experience, hiring manager satisfaction, and cost outcomes.
  • Identify performance gaps and opportunities by analyzing sourcing, coordination, and service delivery metrics across recruiting operations.
  • Partner with business leaders, HR teams, and external stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that support organizational talent objectives.

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

  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex workforce, recruiting, and operational data into clear insights that influence business decisions and strategy.
  • Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving capabilities, with experience leading initiatives from planning through execution.
  • Excellent communication and consulting skills, enabling effective collaboration with leadership, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution while driving continuous improvement and measurable results.
  • Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a customer-focused mindset, with the ability to thrive in a data-driven and evolving business environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

  • Professional certifications in project management, HR management, or directly related to the 30% or equivalent experience are preferred.
  • Preferred experience in recruiting analytics, workforce planning, Talent Acquisition operations, or HR program management within a complex organizational environment.
  • Utilize advanced data analytics, reporting, data visualization, and business intelligence approaches to uncover trends, forecast demand, and drive strategic recommendations.
  • Build and maintain self-service dashboards, performance metrics, and operational reporting frameworks that enhance transparency and decision-making.
  • Apply strong human resources consulting and business process execution capabilities to identify opportunities, streamline workflows, and improve operational agility.
  • Leverage talent market intelligence and workforce data to support hiring strategies, organizational planning, and long-term talent pipeline development.
  • Partner effectively with leadership teams, HR functions, and external providers to evaluate service performance, identify risks, and implement sustainable improvements.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and data stewardship by maintaining reporting integrity, definitional consistency, and governance standards across multiple data sources.
  • Lead special projects involving process transformation, operating model evaluation, and organizational change, ensuring effective implementation and stakeholder alignment.
  • Preferred proficiency with digital reporting tools, analytics platforms, and technology solutions that support recruiting effectiveness and business performance measurement.
  • Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, adaptability, and results orientation while managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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.

Job Human Resources

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Off-site Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2437090

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

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