Caterpillar, Inc

Human Resources Generalist

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational needs
  • Global perspective on international business challenges
  • Familiarity with organizational culture and values
  • Critical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Proficient in influencing and leadership practices
  • Expertise in human resources consulting and talent management

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leaders to enhance talent and engagement initiatives
  • Advise on employee relations and HR best practices
  • Support recruitment and employee development efforts
  • Lead organizational change initiatives
  • Analyze workforce data and propose strategic solutions
  • Cultivate an inclusive workplace culture
  • Build relationships and serve as an HR resource for employees

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program for support
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Incentive bonuses based on performance
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
  • Career development opportunities
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Human Resources

Job Description:

As an HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted partner to leaders and employees in the Global Services and Dealer Aftermarket Organizations in PSLD by assisting the HR Business Partner and Senior Manager Human Resources in providing guidance on talent, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. In this dynamic role, you'll help shape a positive employee experience while supporting business goals through thoughtful people solutions and proactive workforce strategies.

What You Will Do:

The successful candidate is collaborative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to balance empathy and business acumen. A desired candidate enjoys working in a dynamic environment, building strong relationships at all levels of the organization, and is energized by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee experiences and business outcomes.

In this role, you will:
  • Partner with leaders to drive talent, engagement, performance, and workforce initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and coaching on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and best HR practices.
  • Support talent acquisition, development, succession planning, and retention efforts.
  • Help lead organizational and people-related change initiatives.
  • Analyze workforce trends and recommend solutions that support business objectives.
  • Foster an inclusive, positive workplace culture where employees can grow and succeed.
  • Build trusted relationships across the organization and serve as a key resource for employees and leaders.
  • Make recommendations to senior management on issues concerning employees, recruiting, turnover or training.
  • Administer compensation programs; monitoring performance evaluation programs and revising as necessary.
  • Conduct organizational effectiveness assessments and recommend programs to address issues


What You Will Have:
  • Education : 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.
  • Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.
  • 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.


Additional Info:
  • This position can be located in Morton, IL or Peoria, IL
  • This role requires 5 days a week in office
  • Sponsorship is not available


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.


Final details:

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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:
July 8, 2026 - July 17, 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.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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