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.

Role Definition
Provides direction and support to business units in the areas of staffing, employee development, employee counseling, training and performance management.

Responsibilities
•    Making recommendations to senior management on issues concerning employees, recruiting, turnover or training.
•    Administering compensation programs; monitoring performance evaluation programs and revising as necessary.
•    Handling employee relations issues, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
•    Conducting organizational effectiveness assessments and recommending programs to address issues.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors
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.
 Level Basic Understanding: 
•    Describes organization's mission, vision and operating principles.
•    Names key executives and states their roles in the organization.
•    Explains organization's code of ethics and accepted business practices.
•    Lists organization's primary lines of business.

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.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
•    Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
•    Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
•    Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
•    Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
 Level Basic Understanding: 
•    Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
•    Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
•    Explains the importance of effective business communication.
•    Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups.
•    Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.
•    Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.
•    Collaborates with departmental associates and management.
•    Adapts interaction style to situations and people.

HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures: Knowledge of human resource function; ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
•    Maintains a specific set of standards and associated HR procedures.
•    Communicates and refers potential exceptions upward for review and approval.
•    Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
•    Provides feedback for the improvement of HR procedures.

Posting Dates:

September 12, 2024 - September 19, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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