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.

Job Summary:    

Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and play a key role in attracting and retaining top talent. You’ll combine creativity, strategy, and technology to deliver an exceptional candidate experience aligned with our employer value proposition. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on how we connect with talent and strengthen our brand in the market.

What You Will Do:

• Design and launch digital campaigns with compelling content to boost our presence on social and professional platforms.
• Create and execute strategic plans to attract diverse profiles across multiple markets using cutting-edge tools and techniques.
• Develop and maintain strong candidate networks for critical roles, ensuring we’re always ready for what’s next.
• Identify opportunities for automation and leverage new technologies to make hiring smarter and faster.

Education requirement:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Language: Advanced English proficiency.

What skills you will have:

Recruitment Channel Management:

• Deep understanding of diverse recruitment channels, including job boards, social media platforms, employee referrals, and niche talent communities.
• Expert in leveraging ATS systems like Workday and CRM tools such as Beamery, as well as market intelligence platforms like Talent Neuron to streamline sourcing and engagement.
• Skilled in tracking and analyzing key metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and quality of hire to continuously improve recruitment outcomes.
• Ensure strict adherence to internal policies and external regulations throughout the hiring process, maintaining accuracy and ethical standards.
• Conduct workflow analysis to identify bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and candidate experience.

Sourcing Candidates:

• Proficient in Boolean search and other complex sourcing strategies to uncover top talent.
• Stay ahead of labor market trends to anticipate hiring needs and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Skilled in attracting passive candidates through personalized outreach and proactive recruitment campaigns
• Expertise in platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other sourcing tools to build robust talent pipelines.

Candidate Screening:

• Strong knowledge of conducting initial interviews via phone or virtual platforms to assess cultural fit and technical capability.
• Ensure screening processes align with organizational recruitment policies and diversity objectives.
• Familiarity with psychometric assessments and other evaluation methods to support data-driven hiring decisions.

Customer & Market Focus:

• Knowledge of designing and executing employer branding campaigns and leveraging digital marketing strategies to attract top talent.
• Ability to tailor recruitment strategies to different geographic and industry markets for maximum impact.
• Committed to delivering a positive candidate journey, monitoring satisfaction metrics, and implementing improvements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing insights and guidance throughout the talent acquisition process.

Top candidates will also have:

• Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates, building strong, long-term talent pipelines that support future hiring needs.
• Highly proficient in Workday, leveraging its full capabilities to streamline workflows and enhance recruitment efficiency.
• Skilled in using metrics and analytics to optimize recruitment strategies, improve time-to-fill, and elevate overall performance.

Additional Information:    

• The role is primarily based at Torre Santa María but requires flexibility to travel and rotate across multiple plants in Mexico, ensuring operational support wherever needed.
• On-site, Monday through Friday.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• This position may require up to 5% travel.

Final details:

Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment.

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social media.

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Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

November 24, 2025 - December 8, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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