• Senior Talent Management Partner

    Caterpillar, Inc. (Peoria, IL)


    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.

     

    This position will partner with the Senior Talent Manager to create and deploy talent management and learning initiatives to support the global procurement function. This includes developing programs and trainings to support skills enablement; creative learning solutions; culture and organizational effectiveness; leadership development and onboarding. This role not only supports the global procurement function, but also directly supports the talent management needs of two Caterpillar divisions - Strategic Procurement and Planning Division and Resource Industries Supply Management.

     

    Specific initiatives the Senior Talent Management Partner will lead include building partnerships through leadership of the country specific talent councils, providing support for Employee Insights, managing Know to Grow for the division, overseeing required learning, creating and tracking a self-directed learning program for Procurement employees, and generating various Workday learning/ training courses to support SPPD, RISM and Procurement initiatives.

    What You Will Do:

    • Serving as a thought leader for talent management programs and technology; Providing advice and support to business and HR leaders, addressing talent management 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 management activities.

    Education Requirement

    Degree required

    What Skills You Will Have:

    Decision Making & Critical Thinking

    + Applies structured thinking to analyze situations and support informed decisions.

    + Organizes relevant data and clarifies concerns to assess risks and alternatives.

    Influencing

    + Uses persuasive communication and active listening to shape decisions.

    + Identifies key stakeholders and adapts messaging to influence outcomes.

    Managing Multiple Priorities

    + Balances operational tasks with project work across competing demands.

    + Adjusts to shifting priorities while maintaining productivity.

    Problem Solving

    + Identifies problems and evaluates resolution options with stakeholder input.

    + Applies diagnostic tools to assess risks and benefits of alternatives.

    Data Gathering & Reporting

    + Collects and interprets data to produce clear, actionable reports.

    + Customizes data fields and explains findings to support decision-making.

    Leadership Development

    + Supports leadership programs through logistics, assessments, and implementation.

    + Identifies potential candidates and applies tools to build leadership capabilities.

    Talent Management

    + Executes strategies to attract, assess, and retain high-potential talent.

    + Participates in competency evaluations and maintains talent pipelines.

    Training & Development

    + Designs and delivers instructional programs using varied training methods.

    + Assesses learning needs and supports learners in achieving development goals.

    Top Candidates Will Also Have:

    + Certified StrengthsFinder Coach

    + Comfortable facilitating/ leading presentations for large audiences

    + A growth mindset and can-do attitude

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities

    Additional Information:

    + This position is located in Peoria or Dallas.

    + It requires working on-site five days a week.

    + The role involves up to 15% travel.

    + Relocation assistance is not provided.

    + Visa sponsorship is not available.

    Summary Pay Range:

    $110,520.00 - $165,840.00

     

    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:

    November 4, 2025 - November 18, 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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