Senior Manager Human Resources

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted coach to leaders and managers on HR matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Align HR policies and programs for the business unit or region to promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop insights and provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
• Partner with senior management as a strategic advisor to identify and prioritize HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead HR leaders in effective collaboration with Centers of Excellence and in serving as thought partners to the business and HR function.
• Develop and implement change management methods and materials to support deployment of HR programs and processes.

Requirements

• Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
• Global Perspective: Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace
• Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies
• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes
• Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques
• Talent Management : Knowledge of how an organization attracts, recruits, retains, identifies and develops talent

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization
• 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
• Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives
• 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

Skills

• Strong consulting skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• The ability to influence across organizational levels

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: $172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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

This is a summary list of benefits. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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Posting Dates: July 29, 2026 - August 11, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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