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About Integrated Drivetrain

Our global Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) team combines proven drivetrain capabilities with emerging electrification and energy technologies to help customers solve their toughest challenges across a changing energy landscape. Our global team enables us to share expertise while scaling and accelerating innovation. While the Integrated Drivetrain team delivers reliable products at scale, our Energy Solutions team works closely with customers to develop site-specific solutions and innovations to meet complex customer needs. Each segment of the business brings distinct expertise and ways of working, but together we strengthen what customers rely on today while developing the solutions they will need tomorrow.

You will be part of the dynamic, cross-functional IDES HR Team that leverages the unique strengths of every individual. We are looking for self-driven, agile, collaborative people who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to explore, experiment and deliver. If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to help shape the future of Caterpillar, we want you on our team.

About the Drivetrain HR Manager Opportunity

As the SeniorHuman Resources Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to the Drivetrain Vice President and General Manager and their leadership team, driving people strategies that enable business performance and long-term growth. You will lead a team of HR professionals providing end-to-end HR support for the drivetrain operations, engineering, supply chain, and Advanced Materials Technology organizations, with responsibility for talent strategy, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, culture, leadership development, recruiting, retention, and employee relations. This role plays a critical part in developing organizational capability, strengthening leadership, and creating an exceptional employee experience across a global workforce.

What You Will Do

• Partner closely with the Vice President and General Manager of Integrated Drivetrain and their leadership team on strategic organizational culture, employee relations and people priorities.
• Lead strategic workforce planning for the Drivetrain organization, with focus on critical skill identification, succession planning and footprint management
• Lead strategic HR projects related to culture, employee engagement, talent pipeline and other key focus areas
• Collaborate with management as a strategic advisor, helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Align HR policies and programs for the business unit which promote employee engagement, retention and performance.
• Act as a trusted coach, providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters including performance management, compensation and benefits.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a clear story that provides data-driven recommendations to senior management.
• Lead a team of HR professionals to collaborate effectively with our Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and to HR.
• Provide direction regarding interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices and procedures, as well as international laws and governmental regulations across our U.S. and Northern Ireland locations.
• Coach and counsel leaders and employees, conduct internal investigations and support hiring, training and safety-related initiatives.
• Work with global HR partners and process owners, including labor relations, talent management and communications, to deliver a consistent employee experience across the Drivetrain footprint.

What You Have

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• 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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Prior HR Manager experience supporting global manufacturing, engineering and product development organizations.
• Experience leading and developing a team of HR professionals.
• Experience with workforce analysis and reporting and presenting complex themes to audiences at various levels within an organization.
• Proven ability to demonstrate the Enterprise behaviors, outstanding judgment, creative problem-solving skills and comfort operating through organizational change.
  

Additional Information

• This position is located in East Peoria, Illinois.
• This role requires 5 days a week in office.
• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Global travel up to 15%

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:

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Summary Pay Range:

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

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