Human Resources Manager

Career Area: Human Resources Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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. Skill Descriptors 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 . Level Extensive Experience: • Explains business issues and trends of own business unit as compared to other business units. • Demonstrates a big picture understanding of the business, its interrelationships, and priorities. • Demonstrates strong foundation of business fundamentals, measurement, and business finance. • Explains advantages and risks of using business simulations for critical business decisions. 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. Level Working Knowledge: • Conducts business with one or two other countries. • Assesses key legal, regulatory, and financial issues specific to a particular country. • Recognizes behaviors that promote or stunt effective relationships in that country; acts accordingly. 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. Level Extensive Experience: • Aligns own department's plans with enterprise mission and vision. • Coaches others on organization's philosophy, culture, and history. • Trains others on the functions, key responsibilities, and practices of multiple departments or units. • Participates in developing formal procedures and structures for getting things done within the organization. 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. Level Extensive Experience: • Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. • Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. • Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. • Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives. • Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. • Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions. Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. Level Extensive Experience: • Achieves influence and impact even when holding a position contrary to the majority. • Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking substance or impact. • Leads and presents collaborative assessments that persuasively influence decision makers. • Determines and leverages the decision-making style of the individual or group being influenced. • Delivers well-received presentations of cost, benefits, risks, and other considerations. 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 • 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. Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HRrelated initiatives. Level Extensive Experience: • Collaborates ideas and maintains confidentiality with HR managers. • Evaluates HR solutions provided to management and advises on further improvement plans. • Consults with managers on a wide range of HR issues. • Delegates line management support quickly and effectively for HR issues. • Manages multiple HR projects and diverse consulting relationships. 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. Level Working Knowledge: • Implements campaigns designed to attract, retain, and develop talented individuals to the organization. • Evaluates the competencies and personal attributes of prospective employees vs. desired qualities. • Participates in assessing the competencies present in current members of the organization. Basic Qualifications College or university degree Advance experience in similar job-related. Extensive background in the following human resources areas is typically required: HR Strategic planning, Employee Engagement, Labor relations, Employee benefits, Compensation, Employment practices, Organizational development, and training with a working knowledge of Manufacturing. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are required in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others. Advanced English Level Top candidates will also bring: A master’s degree from a reputable university. Professional certification in human resources. 6 sigma Black Belt Lean leadership Data analytics experienced to analyze talent data metrics and make recommendations for improving productivity and performance. The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion. 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. Posting Dates: May 23, 2024 - June 5, 2024 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .