General Manager Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Leadership:

• Lead and manage lateral hiring across all Cummins business units, ensuring quality, speed, and compliance in the recruitment process.
• Build and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business priorities and evolving workforce needs.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top talent in a competitive and candidate-driven market.
• Partner with business and HR leaders to ensure continuous engagement, proactive workforce planning, and alignment with long-term talent goals.

Program & Process Excellence

• Oversee multiple interconnected talent acquisition initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and efficient resource allocation.
• Drive data-driven decision-making through analytics and insights that enhance recruitment effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and technology adoption to improve hiring efficiency and candidate experience.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and data privacy standards across operating geographies.

Stakeholder & Team Management

• Manage and influence senior stakeholders, providing insights, trends, and recommendations to shape business decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop TA teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Engage cross-functional partners to ensure smooth execution of TA programs and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Change & Innovation

• Drive change management across talent processes, ensuring alignment with evolving business and market dynamics.
• Encourage innovation in sourcing, assessment, and employer branding to stay ahead of industry trends.

Core Competencies:

• Change Management: Applies structured processes to guide teams through transformation.
• Data Analytics: Leverages qualitative and quantitative insights for informed hiring decisions.
• HR Consulting: Provides strategic, holistic solutions balancing organizational and employee needs.
• Collaboration & Communication: Builds strong partnerships and conveys insights effectively to diverse audiences.
• Complex Problem Solving: Manages ambiguity and develops practical solutions in matrix environments.
• Cultural Awareness & Global Perspective: Operates effectively across regions and diverse teams.
• Innovation & Tech Savviness: Anticipates and adopts digital solutions that elevate TA outcomes.

Qualifications & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA HR) preferred.
• Certification in Program Management (PMP), HR Management, or Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is desirable.

Experience:

• 15–18 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, including leadership of large, complex hiring portfolios.
• Proven track record in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sectors preferred.
• Demonstrated success in managing stakeholders, implementing process excellence, and driving strategic hiring initiatives.

Location & Working Model:

• While the role category reflects Remote, it is a Hybrid position operating primarily from the Cummins Pune office.