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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.

Role Definition
Implements HR strategies aligned with business objectives, provides guidance on HR policies and practices, and fosters a culture of employee engagement and development.

Responsibilities
•    Collaborating with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
•    Aligning HR policies and programs for their business unit or region which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
•    Acting as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc.
•    Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
•    Leading team of HR professionals to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Develops basic persuasive arguments.
•    Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.
•    Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.
•    Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.
•    Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

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.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Utilizes an appropriate style of leadership: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire/free rein, etc.
•    Utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate & attain desired behaviors; increases productivity.
•    Demonstrates leadership qualities: intelligence, dominance, persistence, integrity, confidence.
•    Employs leadership theories, such as contingency and transactional, and associated techniques.
•    Manages own behaviors during interactions, such as feedback giving, to shape workplace events.

Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
 Level Extensive Experience: 
•    Manages the proper operation of employee relations functions and services.
•    Consults managers on effective employee relations practices and strategies.
•    Monitors employee relations benchmarks such as satisfaction, retention or turnover.
•    Advises on employment rights when dealing with employee relations issues.
•    Guides others on multiple employee relations functions and vehicles.
•    Evaluates and updates practices for employee grievances, performance or disciplinary actions.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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