Human Resources Generalist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Make recommendations to senior management on issues concerning employees, recruiting, turnover or training.
• Handle employee relations issues, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
• Administer compensation programs; monitor performance evaluation programs and revise as necessary.
• Conducting organizational effectiveness assessments and recommend programs to address issues.
• Executing investigations into employee concerns, maintaining strict confidentiality, and preparing comprehensive reports of findings.

Requirements

• Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Investigations: Experience executing thorough, fact-based investigations, with sophisticated interpersonal and ethical skills to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with the code of conduct as well as HR policies, standards, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience making recommendations to management regarding employee relations, recruiting, turnover, and training initiatives.
• Experience administering compensation and performance management programs.
• Experience conducting employee relations activities, including counseling, investigations, and exit interviews.
• Experience performing organizational effectiveness assessments and recommending process improvements.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to support business decisions and HR initiatives.

Skills

• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques.
• Ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics.
• Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Experience executing thorough, fact-based investigations, with sophisticated interpersonal and ethical skills to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with the code of conduct as well as HR policies, standards, and regulations.

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: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.