Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams and people. This is why we are committed to hiring and building diverse teams representative of the customers we serve globally. When you join our team, you can apply your unique life and job experiences and work in an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About Cat Financial

Cat Financial is a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For more than 40 years, Cat Financial has provided a wide range of financing solutions to customers and Cat® dealers for machines, engines, Solar® gas turbines, genuine Cat parts and services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Cat Financial serves customers globally with offices and subsidiaries located throughout North and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa. Visit cat.com to learn more about Cat Financial.

Are you ready to be the heartbeat of our people-powered engine? As an HR Generalist at Caterpillar, you won’t just manage policies — you’ll shape culture, fuel talent, and drive engagement. From solving everyday challenges to guiding leaders through complex people moments, you’ll be the trusted navigator of all things human. If you’re energized by meaningful work, thrive in organized chaos, and can juggle everything from onboarding to employee relations with a smile — this may be a great opportunity for you.

Role Definition
Provides direction and support to business units in the areas of staffing, employee development, employee counseling, training and performance management.

What You Will Do: 
•    Making recommendations to senior management on issues concerning employees, recruiting, turnover or training.
•    Administering compensation programs; monitoring performance evaluation programs and revising as necessary.
•    Handling employee relations issues, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
•    Conducting organizational effectiveness assessments and recommending programs to address issues.

What You Have:
Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Skill Descriptors:
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.
•    Applies organization's operating principles and practices within own business unit.
•    Supports the mission, vision, and objectives of own department or unit.
•    Assesses local and industry examples of acceptable and unacceptable business practices.
•    Obtains information regarding key players, key issues, and key strategies in own unit.
•    Specifies the roles and responsibilities of own business unit.

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.
•    Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
•    Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
•    Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
•    Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
•    Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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.
•    Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
•    Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
•    Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
•    Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
•    Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
•    Seeks out what's common in conflicting points of view.
•    Influences key individuals inside and outside own group and earns their respect.
•    Resolves potentially harmful differences between individuals and groups of people.
•    Contributes as a member on a variety of teams.
•    Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area.
•    Establishes and maintains credibility with clients and teammates.

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.
•    Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports.
•    Assesses common problems and obstacles surrounding data-gathering.
•    Customizes data fields to meet clients' needs.
•    Interprets and explains results of a data-gathering initiative.
•    Participates in projects to gather data for needs analysis.

Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
•    Assists employees with personal or professional problems.
•    Conducts employee satisfaction surveys and documents interviewees' concerns and issues.
•    Explains organizational policies, procedures and processes for dealing with employee relations issues.
•    Addresses routine problems or disciplinary issues related to employee relations, such as grievances.
•    Interprets and communicates employee relations policies and procedures at the local level.

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.
•    Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance.
•    Maintains a specific set of standards and associated HR procedures.
•    Communicates and refers potential exceptions upward for review and approval.
•    Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
•    Provides feedback for the improvement of HR procedures.

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.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.  At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.  It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

$92,880.00 - $160,788.00

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. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2025 - September 2, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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