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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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a nearly century-long legacy of quality and technological innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation; we make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure.

Job Description

Our Operational Excellence MSOD Talent team is seeking a Senior Talent Management Partner to drive talent initiatives within the Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Operations (MSOD) functions at Caterpillar. As part of this team, you will implement and enhance processes, programs, and practices focused on attracting, assessing, developing, and retaining top talent, aligning with enterprise standards and adapting to evolving workforce needs. In this strategic role, you will design and deploy agile talent acquisition and onboarding solutions focused on our Operations workforce, collaborating closely with our manufacturing facilities and training teams. This is a unique role in which HR processes, project management and co-creation come together to shape and advance our manufacturing facilities’ talent attraction and onboarding capabilities across Caterpillar.

What You Will Do:

+ Partner with Caterpillar facilities regarding recruiting and onboarding strategies and practices that support the goals and direction of the organization, leveraging data to drive decision-making.

+ Serving as a thought leader for talent management programs and technology, particularly in the recruiting and onboarding space; Providing advice and support to business and HR leaders, addressing related questions and requests.

+ Assisting management in evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's talent practices and recommending improvement opportunities.

+ Facilitating change management initiatives associated with talent acquisition and onboarding activities.

+ Review trend analysis and utilize data for continuous program improvement.

+ Act as a true business partner with stakeholders at multiple sites to help improve the onboarding and location performance for employee base.

What You Have:

+ Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

+ Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

+ Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

+ Training and Development: Knowledge of employee training and development methodologies; ability to ensure that a target population has the knowledge and skills required to meet both tactical and strategic objectives.

+ Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

+ Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

+ 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:

+ 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.

+ Familiarity with production recruiting and onboarding processes.

+ Experience adapting to changing circumstances and working effectively in a dynamic environment.

+ Comfortable working without direct supervision.

+ Strong judgment and creative problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

+ The primary location(s) for this position is Peoria, IL; Candidates within a commutable distance to other Caterpillar facilities will also be taken into consideration for this opportunity.

+ Travel 25%-50%.

+ Relocation is not available for this role.

+ Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

+ Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

+ 401(k) savings plans*

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)*

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

+ Health Lifestyle Programs*

+ Employee Assistance Program*

+ Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

+ Career Development*

+ Incentive bonus*

+ Disability benefits

+ Life Insurance

+ Parental leave

+ Adoption benefits

+ Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

October 15, 2025 - October 21, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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