2027 Human Resources Professional Development Program

About the role

The Human Resources Development Program (HRDP) is designed to strengthen the Human Resources talent pipeline by hiring high potentials and accelerating their foundational learning of HR and of Caterpillar through a rotational program focused on providing diverse on-the-job experiences preparing them to become future Caterpillar leaders. Your peers, assignment leaders, and business partners will mentor you through the program as you learn and grow with our team.

Responsibilities

• Counsel the business on employee and/or labor relations challenges to ensure high-performing teams and an inclusive environment.
• Deploy recruitment solutions to increase the diversity of workforce composition.
• Identify talent and create visibility and awareness to enable a cross-functional talent pipeline for the enterprise.
• Comprehensive HR data analysis to identify insights to make better decisions and drive efficiencies for the business.

Requirements

• 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.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• 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.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
• Growth and Agility: Knowledge of the necessity of businesses and individuals to experiment, learn continuously, and achieve value for the organization; ability to embrace challenges, show resilience, and proactively seek improvement and innovation to improve an organization's competitive advantage.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous HR Internships or Caterpillar work experience (2 years or less)
• HR Related Certifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business with an emphasis in HR, or related degree.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding).

Skills

• Effective Communications
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Growth and Agility
• Data Gathering and Reporting

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

Pay

Summary Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Location

Program Start Dates: January & June 2027.
Location of rotations varies by business need.

Relocation

Must be willing to relocate throughout the program. Relocation assistance is available for this position.