Caterpillar, Inc

Human Resources Generalist

Caterpillar, Inc • $89K — $133K *
Decatur, IL 62521In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree or equivalent experience desired
  • Knowledge of employee relations rights and obligations
  • Familiarity with HR policies, standards, and procedures
  • Understanding of the organization's vision, structure, and culture
  • Strong decision-making and critical thinking skills
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Experience in conducting thorough, fact-based investigations

Responsibilities

  • Make recommendations to senior management on employee-related issues
  • Handle employee relations issues and conduct exit interviews
  • Administer and monitor compensation and performance evaluation programs
  • Conduct organizational effectiveness assessments and recommend improvements
  • Execute investigations into employee concerns and prepare reports

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days)
  • 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 opportunities
  • Incentive bonus programs
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

This role provides direction and support to business units in the areas of staffing, employee development, employee counseling, training, and performance management. The Human Resources Generalist partners with leaders and employees to support business objectives, ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, and foster a positive work environment.

What You Will Do:

  • Make recommendations to senior management on issues concerning employees, recruiting, turnover or training.
  • Handle employee relations issues, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
  • Administer compensation programs; monitor performance evaluation programs and revise as necessary.
  • Conducting organizational effectiveness assessments and recommend programs to address issues.
  • Execute investigations into employee concerns, maintain strict confidentiality, and prepare comprehensive report of findings.

What You Will Have:

  • Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired
  • Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  • Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
  • Investigations: Experience executing thorough, fact-based investigations, with sophisticated interpersonal and ethical skills to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with the code of conduct as well as HR policies, standards, and regulations.  

What Will Set You Apart:

  • Experience making recommendations to management regarding employee relations, recruiting, turnover, and training initiatives.
  • Experience administering compensation and performance management programs.
  • Experience conducting employee relations activities, including counseling, investigations, and exit interviews.
  • Experience performing organizational effectiveness assessments and recommending process improvements.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions and HR initiatives.

Additional Information:

  • Ability to occasionally be flexible with schedules to accommodate 2nd and 3rd shift employees.

 

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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. 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

July 2, 2026 - July 15, 2026

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

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

Caterpillar, Inc. Careers

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
* Ladders Estimates

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