Human Resources Business Partner

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

45d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are building the future Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a nearly 100 year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division is helping customers solve their toughest challenges in an evolving energy landscape, delivering integrated, full‑lifecycle solutions across advanced electrified powertrains, energy storage, and power management. Backed by a global team and a focus on operational excellence and advanced technology, E+ES is scaling innovative products, services, and solutions that power progress today and into the future. We are looking for self‑motivated, team‑oriented individuals who think differently, act with urgency, and bring strong emotional intelligence, humility, and curiosity to help turn our plans into reality. As the Human Resources Business Partner for the Caterpillar Electrification + Energy Solutions Division , you will collaborate with an incredible team of HR and Communications professionals to support approximately 800 global employees, aligning HR practices with business goals to support organizational success. You will serve as a trusted advisor and consultant on a wide range of HR policies and practices, and you will find yourself accomplishing a wide variety of fun, challenging, and meaningful work as you lead initiatives that foster a positive employee experience.

Requirements

Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting complex themes to audiences at various levels within an organization
Demonstrated interest in learning and applying AI tools and technologies to improve efficiency, support data-driven decision-making, and drive continuous improvement
Extensive experience with analysis and reporting
Outstanding judgment and creative problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Responsibilities

Collaborating with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
Aligning HR policies and programs to promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
Acting as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc.
Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to management.
Support organizational change initiatives by applying change management principles.
Support a culture of continuous improvement by providing coaching and feedback.
Facilitate conflict resolution, inquiries, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
Work with global HR partners and process owners.