Caterpillar, Inc

Human Resources Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of HR leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong influencing skills to impact decisions within and outside the organization.
  • Knowledge of employee relations law and best practices.
  • Proven talent management experience and strategies for recruitment and retention.
  • Flexible work schedule to support multiple shifts.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • HR certification is a differentiator.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the end-to-end people strategy.
  • Collaborate with leadership to achieve strategic HR goals.
  • Ensure employee safety and welfare are a priority in facility operations.
  • Foster a positive employee experience contributing to Caterpillar's values.
  • Guide HR policy interpretation and ensure consistency across teams.
  • Provide innovative solutions to enhance talent attraction and retention.
  • Lead HR administrative processes including compliance and training.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacations and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans with company match.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
  • Employee assistance program and lifestyle health programs.
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Incentive bonuses and various voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Human Resources

Job Description:

Description

Integrated Components Division, part of Resource Industries segment, designs and manufactures quality wear and maintenance components which exceed Caterpillar customer's expectations, such as: Fluids & Filters, Hose & Couplings, and Seals, Tubes & Hardware.

As the Human Resources Manager for our manufacturing facility Goldsboro, NC, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a difference for Caterpillar people - employees, leaders and the communities within which we live and work - by partnering with facility operations leadership to deliver strategic goals supporting our people.

What You Will Do:
  • Responsible for end-to-end people strategy and implementation.
  • Partner with operations leadership to deliver strategic people goals.
  • Actively participate on the facility leadership team, ensuring the focus on safety and people as integral to the strategy.
  • Lead efforts to achieve a positive Caterpillar Experience for all employees.
  • Provide direction and guidance on HR policies and procedures and advise leaders on interpretation and application to ensure consistency.
  • Provide solutions to attract, develop and retain talent.
  • Lead local administration of employment practices, compliance, training.
  • Lead and coach HR assistant.


What You Will Have:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Work Schedule Flexibility: Ability to flex work schedule both early and late as necessary to support multiple shift operation.
  • Degree or equivalent experience desired.


What Will Set You Apart:
  • HR Certification.
  • Strong understanding of HR Policies, compliance requirements, compensation and benefits, and performance management.
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with leadership to deliver people and/or business strategies and initiatives to build Lean culture and create a positive Caterpillar experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the organization to take specific actions.


Additional Details

Minimum travel is expected, less than 10%

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
July 7, 2026 - July 13, 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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