Talent Advisor (Experienced Recruiter)

• Leads the end-to-end recruitment process, partnering with specialist sourcing and coordination teams and screening internal and external applicants.
• Advises hiring managers and interview panels on interviewing and selection best practices.
• Develops targeted sourcing strategies to build strong and diverse candidate pipelines for priority positions.
• Communicates regularly with candidates regarding their application status, role requirements, and the Cummins employee value proposition.
• Oversees interview scheduling and candidate travel arrangements, partnering with the business to ensure an efficient and positive interview and selection process.
• Travels as required to recruitment events and meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Leads elements of the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Coaches, collaborates with, and supports hiring managers and other key stakeholders throughout the recruitment process and in the development of longer-term hiring strategies.
• Tracks and analyses recruitment key performance indicators, using data and insights to identify opportunities to improve the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of delivery.
• Conducts regular performance reviews with business stakeholders to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Partners with the employer branding team to strengthen brand presence and provide recruitment insights that inform the development of the employer brand.

Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for UK apprenticeships across multiple functions, sites and apprenticeship levels.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to understand annual apprentice demand and develop effective recruitment plans.
• Manage apprenticeship recruitment campaigns from requisition launch and attraction through screening, assessment, selection, offer and pre-boarding.
• Lead the planning and delivery of apprenticeship assessment centres, including assessor preparation, candidate communications, logistics and post-assessment reviews.
• Manage relationships with apprenticeship training providers, supporting effective delivery, onboarding and continuous improvement of provider partnerships.
• Review and continuously improve assessment and selection approaches to ensure they are effective, inclusive and appropriate for Early Careers talent.
• Use recruitment data, candidate feedback and hiring-manager insights to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience and hiring outcomes.
• Lead or contribute to Early Careers continuous improvement initiatives across Europe, sharing best practice with recruiters and hiring managers.
• Represent Cummins at selected apprenticeship, school, college and Early Careers events, and provide Talent Acquisition support to Employee Resource
• Groups (ERGs) where required.
• Monitor recruitment performance, risks and key metrics, providing regular stakeholder updates and collaborating with the wider Early Careers team to ensure consistent recruitment standards and candidate experience.

Provides guidance and coaching to junior Talent Acquisition colleagues, sharing expertise and helping to build capability across the team. Develops strong relationships with business leaders and hiring managers, taking time to understand the structure, priorities and commercial drivers of the business unit to provide informed, consultative recruitment advice. Uses this understanding to anticipate talent needs, challenge constructively and shape longer-term hiring strategies that align with business objectives.