Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the role

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who care 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

• Ensure a positive, high-touch candidate experience throughout all recruitment activities.
• Provide end-to-end recruitment coordination, including scheduling interviews, coordinating hiring steps, and supporting pre-employment assessments.
• Support Talent Acquisition Partners across multiple requisitions and business areas, helping manage workflows and hiring progress.
• Monitor recruiting activity and maintain accurate documentation and reporting within applicant tracking systems.
• Contribute to broader recruiting projects focused on process improvement, efficiency, and candidate experience enhancements.
• Ensure hiring and onboarding activities are completed in compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Relationship Management: Strong stakeholder partnership skills with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to hiring managers and candidates.
• Service Excellence: Commitment to delivering a high-quality, responsive, and solutions-oriented experience to internal and external customers.
• Business Process Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and support improvements in recruiting workflows and operations.
• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple recruiting processes with precision and consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-volume or corporate recruiting environments.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
• Experience scheduling complex, multi-step interview processes across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Experience supporting hiring for diverse functions, including corporate, professional, or technical roles.
• Familiarity with HR compliance, onboarding processes, or workforce regulations.

Skills

• Communication
• Organization
• Time Management
• Stakeholder Partnership
• Service Excellence
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail

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: $72,360.00 - $108,540.00

Schedule

This position requires working onsite five days a week.