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Human Resources Manager

Caterpillar

Caterpillar

People & HR
Peoria, IL, USA
Posted on Jul 30, 2024

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Earthmoving Division

We’re engineers and welders, planners and assemblers, accountants and technicians. We work in offices, warehouses, factories, proving grounds and jobsites around the globe. We’re responsible for the products at the core of our company, including the machines upon which it was founded. We serve dozens of industries, and we represent two brands. ​

And we are one team—collaborating to grow services and create solutions superior to the competition while sharing a purpose to help our customers build a better world. ​

We are Earthmoving.

Role Definition

As a Human Resources Manager in our Earthmoving Division (EMD), you’ll help our People Team innovate, create and embed tailored services and solutions in support of our business and talent priorities.
This global role will serve as a strategic HR business partner while leading a small team focused on three product groups: Paving, Medium Wheel Loaders and Medium Tractor Product teams.

What You Will Do:

  • Partner closely with each Vice President of Product Management on the strategic department culture and employee relations needs.
  • Lead strategic workforce planning focusing on skill identification, succession planning and footprint management.
  • Lead strategic HR projects related to culture, employee engagement, talent pipeline and other key focus areas
  • Collaborating with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
  • Aligning HR policies and programs for their business unit or region which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
  • Acting as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc.
  • Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
  • Leading team of HR professionals to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.
  • Provide direction regarding interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices and procedures, as well as international laws and governmental regulations
  • Coach and counsel leaders and employees
  • Work with global HR partners and process owners
  • Conduct internal investigations
  • Assist with hiring, training, and safety-related initiatives

What You Have:

  • Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Global Perspective: Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.
  • Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
  • Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
  • Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.
  • Talent Management : Knowledge of how an organization attracts, recruits, retains, identifies and develops talent; ability to develop the talent required for an organization to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.

Top Candidates will also have:

  • Experience with analysis and reporting
  • Experience presenting complex themes to audiences at various levels within an organization
  • Outstanding judgment and creative problem-solving skills

Additional Information:

  • Locations: Peoria, IL
  • Relocation is offered
  • Sponsorship is not offered

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Posting Dates:

July 29, 2024 - August 12, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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