Students and Graduates Talent Acquisition Manager

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

16d•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. As the Students and Graduates (S&G) Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead a team dedicated to identifying, attracting, and hiring top early-career talent for management, professional, and technical roles. In this highly visible role, you will provide thought leadership and operational support across the enterprise, helping Caterpillar build a strong pipeline of future pioneers, innovators, and problem solvers who will shape what’s next. You will develop and implement strategic recruitment programs, partner closely with Talent Acquisition leadership, and drive consistent adoption of leading practices that support a best-in-class candidate and stakeholder experience.

Requirements

Proven leadership capability with experience translating strategy into actionable plans and outcomes
Ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams to achieve high performance
Skilled in setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and creating structure for success
Adept at adapting leadership style to fit team dynamics and business needs
Experience leading group decision-making and fostering collaboration to achieve results
Strong expertise in measuring and improving quality and productivity using data-driven approaches
Ability to define, track, and evaluate performance metrics across multiple functions
Experience leveraging industry benchmarks to assess and elevate performance
Proven success using insights and measurement frameworks to drive continuous improvement
Skilled at leading teams in data collection, analysis, and reporting practices
Demonstrated ability to influence decisions at all levels, including in complex or opposing situations
Exceptional communication skills with a track record of delivering compelling, data-backed recommendations
Ability to tailor influencing strategies to different stakeholders and decision-making styles
Experience building alignment, trust, and commitment toward shared objectives
Strong presenter, effectively articulating tradeoffs across cost, risk, and value
Deep understanding of workforce trends, metrics, and analytics to support strategic decision-making
Experience analyzing workforce data to optimize organizational effectiveness and resource allocation
Ability to design and leverage dashboards and reporting tools across multiple data sources
Proven track record of using analytics to improve workforce planning, efficiency, and outcomes
Experience advising on the selection and implementation of workforce metrics and tools

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a team, maximizing individual contributions while supporting ongoing professional growth
Oversee recruitment programs, driving continuous improvements across sourcing, selection, and overall hiring processes
Establish and implement best practices that align recruiting strategies with organizational goals and priorities
Partner with business leaders to anticipate and understand current and future workforce needs, providing strategic guidance and insights to support talent planning