Caterpillar, Inc

Talent Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$147K — $221K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
  • Strong understanding of organizational vision and values
  • Proficient in effective influencing strategies
  • Able to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Skilled in data gathering and reporting
  • Knowledge of talent transformation strategies
  • Experience in succession planning processes
  • Expertise in talent management practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead global talent management initiatives for CAT Technology
  • Serve as a thought leader for talent management programs
  • Advise business and HR leaders on talent management issues
  • Ensure effectiveness and provide feedback on programs and processes
  • Lead change management initiatives related to talent management
  • Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to support business needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off plan, including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
  • Access to health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance and lifestyle programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses based on performance
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • Support for parental leave and adoption benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Human Resources

Job Description:

Leads global talent management process for CAT Technology, program, practice, and system deployment efforts that aim to measure, develop, manage and retain the organization's talent pool.

What You Will Do:
  • Serving as a thought leader for talent management programs and technology;
  • Providing advice and support to business and HR leaders, addressing talent management related questions and requests.
  • Ensuring effectiveness of programs and providing feedback to Centers of Excellence re: process, program, practice, and system design.
  • Leading change management initiatives associated with talent management activities.
  • Collaborates effectively with Centers of Excellence and serve as thought partners to the business and HR.


What You Will Have:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
  • 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
  • Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
  • Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
  • 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.
  • Talent Transformation: Knowledge of the concept and strategies of talent transformation; ability to harness the potential and skills of employees to help them reach leadership positions while achieving the organization's strategic business objectives.
  • Succession Planning: Knowledge of policies, techniques, methods and processes of succession planning; ability to identify and develop internal employees for the future fulfillment of an organization's core positions.
  • 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.
  • Training and Development: Knowledge of employee training and development methodologies; ability to ensure that a target population has the knowledge and skills required to meet both tactical and strategic objectives.


Additional Info:
  • This position will be located in Irving, TX
  • This role requires 5 days a week in office
  • Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
  • 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:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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:
August 13, 2026 - August 27, 2026

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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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