HR Business Partner

About the role

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.

As an HR Business Partner at our DeSoto Overhaul facility, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee journey and supporting teams that keep our operations moving forward. In this highly visible role, you'll serve as the trusted HR advisor for diverse client groups including Engineering, Warehousing & Logistics, Field Repair, and the Office of Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR partner and trusted advisor for multiple business functions.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify organizational needs, develop talent strategies, and drive workforce planning initiatives.
• Lead and support employee relations, compliance, performance management, and talent development activities.
• Champion employee engagement and help foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Partner across HR and business teams to implement solutions that address organizational challenges and improve business outcomes.
• Deliver exceptional HR support across payroll, benefits, timekeeping, leave administration, and employee data management processes.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance the employee experience and HR operational effectiveness.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide insights that support informed business decisions.

Qualifications

Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Skills

Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.

Knowledge of human resource function; ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.

Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.

Knowledge of human resources (HR) policies, operational processes and considerations; ability to implement HR related tasks, processes, and projects to ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly.

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

Pay Range: $77,264.00 - $115,896.00. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.