Senior Talent Management Partner

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

2d•$147,760 - $221,640•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Talent Management Partner is a highly visible, strategic role leading enterprise talent processes, including performance management, strategic workforce planning, executive-level talent reviews, and talent and succession planning. The position uses technology to maximize the value of talent management processes for the business and calls for exceptional collaboration, creative problem-solving, agility, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to develop and deploy new solutions while continuously improving existing ones with operational excellence. The role partners with the business and HR colleagues to strengthen talent pipelines, support enterprise talent initiatives, advise on complex talent challenges, and facilitate effective change management. It is located in Irving, Texas, and requires working onsite five days per week. Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify, travel is up to 10%, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Deep experience with talent management processes, including talent and succession planning, performance management, and career planning and development.
Demonstrated successful experience leading talent management efforts in a global organization.
Strong decision-making and critical-thinking skills, including timely analysis, informed judgment, and consideration of short- and long-term value and potential unintended consequences.
Influencing skills that include listening to and understanding different perspectives, identifying suitable solutions, and using change management effectively.
Ability to lead and deliver multiple concurrent priorities and adjust priorities and time allocation as business needs change.
Problem-solving skills, including anticipating organizational, operational, and process problems; communicating transparently; and using appropriate techniques and collaboration to resolve challenges.
Ability to gather, combine, and report data effectively, identify outliers and trends, and develop insights and recommendations in business context.
Deep understanding of talent management solutions and techniques for closing short- and long-term talent gaps.
A degree or equivalent is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously improve enterprise-wide talent processes, incorporating internal feedback and external best practices and ensuring the HR community understands the purpose, timing, and execution of each step.
Prepare materials throughout the year to support executive talent discussions and reviews, maintaining high standards of accuracy and excellence.
Partner with the business to develop robust talent pipelines for key talent segments by applying talent management techniques to understand business talent needs and individuals’ skills, performance, and aspirations.
Collaborate on high-priority talent management solutions and initiatives, including performance management, employee feedback and listening, job architecture, career planning, and development.
Serve as a strategic talent advisor and thought leader, providing insights and creative solutions to complex talent challenges based on industry practices and aligned with enterprise strategy.
Facilitate change management to maximize the business value of talent management processes and solutions.