Senior Talent Management Partner

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

17d•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. Caterpillar's Earthmoving team designs, manufactures and supports industry-leading Earthmoving products and services. We’re engineers and welders, planners and assemblers, accountants and technicians. We work in offices, warehouses, factories, proving grounds and jobsites around the globe totaling 9,500 employees. We’re responsible for the products at the core of our company (Medium Tractor Products, Motor Graders, Medium Wheel Loaders, Paving and SEM products), including the machines upon which they were founded. We serve dozens of industries, and we represent two brands. And we are one team, collaborating to grow services and create solutions superior to the competition while sharing a purpose to help our customers build a better world. This position is responsible for the overall business unit capability by improving the performance of its employees through leading the business unit's organizational development, leadership development, people development and talent management strategies and processes around the globe. The Talent Management Partner primarily serves internal customers, including leadership and employees across global locations. It requires evaluating complex challenges, reviewing solutions, and recommending the best option. The role involves setting priorities, creating work plans, and completing broadly defined assignments to meet organizational and leadership objectives.

Requirements

Progressive experience in HR with a focus on organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and talent management strategies.
Proven ability to design and implement development programs, manage change initiatives, and align learning strategies with business objectives.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to coach leaders, address sensitive issues, and drive cultural and behavioral changes across global teams.
Experience with employee engagement tools (e.g., EOS surveys), leadership diagnostics (e.g., 360 assessments), and learning program evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday, particularly in Talent, Learning, or Succession modules
Strong facilitation skills for delivering content to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
Proven project management experience in small to medium-scale initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies for organizational effectiveness, engagement, leadership development, and talent management, ensuring alignment with Caterpillar’s Values in Action and enterprise initiatives.
Provide leadership coaching and education on team dynamics, individual development planning, new supervisor onboarding, cultural change, and career development.
Monitor leadership development programs, including the Know to Grow 360 diagnostic.
Facilitate employee development activities such as onboarding, training, coaching, and divisional new hire orientations.
Drive behaviors that support business objectives; contribute to divisional learning strategies aligned with enterprise goals.
Lead career development initiatives across the business.
Manage the Employee Insights Survey (EOS) process, including administration, action planning, and coaching leaders on improvement strategies.
Oversee budgeting and financial metrics for learning and development, including cost monitoring and forecasting.
Partner with HR and COEs to implement enterprise learning programs and global processes; measure effectiveness of development activities.

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