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

Job Summary:

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Preferred ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative workforce data, develop meaningful insights, and communicate recommendations that drive business results.
• 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.
• Preferred ability to develop and deliver practical training, guidance, and recruiting best practices that enhance inclusive and structured hiring approaches.
• Demonstrate situational adaptability, self-awareness, and results orientation while navigating evolving business priorities and workforce needs.