Onboarding / HR Team Lead

Posted:
9/25/2024, 1:34:19 PM

Location(s):
Lafayette, Indiana, United States ⋅ Indiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Career Area:

Operations

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 PURPOSE: To assist the HR Manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying safety priorities, gathering and analyzing safety metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc. Occasionally performing various Human Resources related job functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducts orientation for full-time new hires.
  • Facilitates onboarding of new associates.
  • Leads engagement events and employee resource groups.
  • Database use and tracking of all active and inactive employees.
  • Assists with employee relations when needed.
  • Troubleshoots general questions from employees, relating to
  • Management of safety shoe reimbursement program, safety glasses program
  • Management of safety onboarding and training on material handling equipment
  • Communication to employees through training, signage, messaging
  • Safety and community campaigns (United way, etc.)
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results
  • Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
  • Work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work OT when required
  • Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management
  • Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications:

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills
  • Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Good attendance record
  • Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
  • minimum of High school diploma or equivalent

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation
  • Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
  • Previous experience in HR or Training.

Additional Information:

  • Relocation is not offered for this position
  • This position is 1st Shift: Monday through Friday with flexible start and end times
  • Pay rate is $22.80/hour

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.  As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. 

Posting Dates:

September 25, 2024 - October 2, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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