Senior HR Business Partner

Caterpillar Inc. • Peoria, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (Sr. HRBP) to join our Human Resources team supporting the Law, Security & Public Policy Division. This role serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and plays a pivotal part in driving our people strategy across a global employee base. The Sr. HRBP will partner closely with leaders to deliver HR strategies aligned with business objectives, provide expert guidance on HR policies and practices, and strengthen a culture of engagement, inclusion, and continuous development. In this role, you will also shape, develop, and communicate policies within the corporate framework while guiding leaders and employees in their application. You’ll represent the division in cross‑functional collaborations — including Organization & Talent Development, Total Rewards, Corporate Compliance, and the Office of Business Practices — ensuring alignment, integration, and ongoing feedback across HR functions

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• 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.
• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, helping identify, prioritize, and implement HR initiatives that support the division’s business strategy and long‑term objectives.
• People Strategy & Employee Experience: Align and execute HR policies, processes, and programs that promote employee engagement, retention, development, and high performance across a global team.
• Leader Coaching & Support: Act as a trusted coach to leaders and managers on performance management, organizational design, talent planning, compensation, benefits, and other HR‑related matters.
• Data‑Driven Insights: Analyze workforce metrics and trends to provide actionable, data-driven insights and recommendations that strengthen decision‑making and support business outcomes.
• Policy Leadership: Develop, interpret, and communicate HR policies within the corporate framework, ensuring consistency, clarity, and compliance across the division.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Represent the division in collaboration with Organization & Talent Development, Total Rewards, Compliance, and the Office of Business Practices, ensuring seamless integration of HR programs and effective feedback loops.

Benefits

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career.
• Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.
• We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level