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.

Are you energized by people...building strong partnerships, supporting people and performance while making a positive impact on both employee experience and operational success? We are looking for a solutions oriented, results-driven, collaborative Human Resources Manager to help power our workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working side-by-side with innovative leaders to shape a thriving, safety-driven culture, focused on solving our customers toughest challenges. In this role you will work closely with the leadership teams on their strategic people priorities, providing tailored services and solutions in support of their business and talent needs. 

About Americas Distribution Services Division (ADSD)

Our Americas Distribution Services Division (ADSD) builds dealer capability and provides governance and administration of Cat® dealers across the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

As a Manager Human Resources in ADSD, you’ll lead key people initiatives and provide strategic human resources support across the organization. This role is responsible for partnering with business leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, enhance the employee experience, and ensure HR practices align with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong business partnership skills, and a demonstrated ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day HR leadership.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with senior leaders and managers to align human resources strategies with departmental and organizational objectives
• Develop and implement HR programs and initiatives that support employee engagement, retention, talent development, and performance management
• Provide guidance to leaders and employees on employee relations, performance matters, policy interpretation, and workplace issues
• Lead strategic HR projects related to culture, employee engagement, talent pipeline and other key focus areas
• Analyze HR data and trends to inform decision-making and recommend process and organizational improvements
• Working with regional HR partners and enterprise process owners
• Conducting internal investigations
• Assisting with hiring, training, and safety-related initiatives  

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience             
• 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.
• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
• 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 Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills)
• Experience with Workday
• Experience using data and insights to drive decisions

Additional Information:

• This position can be in Peoria, Illinois or Irving, Texas
• This position requires working onsite five days a week
• This role will require global travel up to 15%

What You Will Get:

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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.

Final details:

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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

May 12, 2026 - May 24, 2026

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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