Human Resources Director

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

2d•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. Job Summary: The Global Finance Services Division (GFSD) has an exciting opportunity available for a Director of Human Resources role based in Dallas, TX. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of GFSD and overseeing a team of roughly 25, this HR Leader will be responsible for leading, guiding, counseling, overseeing, and supporting all critical and strategic human resource needs and initiatives for the global finance organization which includes Indirect Procurement, Accounting, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis/Services, Group CFO teams, Tax, Treasury, Auditing and Investor Relations organizations acting as an integral business partner and advisor. The Director Human Resources also supports the SVP for the Enterprise Strategy Division. In addition, the Director HR provides leadership and supports execution of Business Unit level HR, including performance management and business unit HR metrics. This individual will be responsible for overseeing and driving the business strategy of GFSD through supportive HR leadership and services with a customer focused mindset.

Requirements

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.
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
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
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Alignment: Knowledge of the importance of collaboration among team members and the ability to enroll stakeholders in communicating and coordinating activities to support the organization's vision and strategies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
Align HR policies and programs for their division which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
Act as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc.
Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
Lead team of HR leaders to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.
Lead, support, and influence the design and change management approach of large-scale talent-focused change efforts impacting highly matrixed lines of business.