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Rotate through HR generalist and specialist roles handling employee/labor relations, recruitment, and talent pipeline development using data analysis to support inclusive teams. | Bachelor's or Master's degree with minimum 3.0 GPA, HR internships or limited Caterpillar experience, and HR certifications preferred. | Career Area: Human Resources Job Description: 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. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed to and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Job Summary The Human Resources Development Program (HRDP) is designed to strengthen the Human Resources talent pipeline by hiring high potentials and accelerating their foundational learning of HR and of Caterpillar through a rotational program focused on providing diverse on-the-job experiences preparing them to become future Caterpillar leaders. Your peers, assignment leaders, and business partners will mentor you through the program as you learn and grow with our team. What You Will Do: Counsel the business on employee and/or labor relations challenges to ensure high-performing teams and an inclusive environment. Deploy recruitment solutions to increase the diversity of workforce composition. Identify talent and create visibility and awareness to enable a cross-functional talent pipeline for the enterprise. Comprehensive HR data analysis to identify insights to make better decisions and drive efficiencies for the business. What You Have: Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. 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. Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change. Growth and Agility: Knowledge of the necessity of businesses and individuals to experiment, learn continuously, and achieve value for the organization; ability to embrace challenges, show resilience, and proactively seek improvement and innovation to improve an organization's competitive advantage. Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company. Tops Candidates will also have: Previous HR Internships or Caterpillar work experience (2 years or less) HR Related Certifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business with an emphasis in HR, or related degree. Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding). Additional Info: Program Start Dates: January & June 2027. Location of rotations varies by business need. Must be willing to relocate throughout the program. Relocation assistance is available for this position. 2-year Developmental Program **May be extended in certain circumstances but no longer than a total duration of 3 years 12 months as an HR Generalist in one of our manufacturing facilities. 6-12 months as an HR specialist/strategic project role in one of our centers of excellence and/or our HR Operations teams. Development On-the job experience with each rotation. Assigned Mentor (HR Leadership Team or HR Director). In-person and virtual learning sessions throughout the program. Ongoing networking with program participants and HR leaders across the enterprise. Rotations 2-3 Rotations. Rotations are focused on business needs while considering employee’s interest. Summary Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. 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 * These benefits also apply to part-time employees Posting Dates: July 1, 2026 - July 9, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
Lead and scale cybersecurity engineering and assurance programs in industrial and OT environments with technical team leadership. | Proven leadership of large OT and embedded cybersecurity programs with deep knowledge of manufacturing architectures and global security standards. | Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data Job Description: 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. Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Engineering – Factory & Product Assurance Role Summary: The Senior Manager, Cybersecurity Engineering – Factory & Product Assurance is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, building, and scaling cybersecurity engineering and assurance programs across industrial manufacturing environments, operational technology (OT), and embedded product ecosystems. This leader drives the integration of cybersecurity into factory operations and connected products by establishing vision, strategy, and execution models that enable risk based, data driven decisions, accelerate time to market, and strengthen trust in digital and physical manufacturing systems. The role requires a transformative, no-nonsense leader who can guide highly skilled technical teams through change, partner deeply with business and engineering organizations, and function as a visible evangelist for secure by design manufacturing and product development. What You Will Do: Leadership & Strategy Establish and communicate a clear vision, mission, and multiyear roadmap for OT and embedded systems cybersecurity engineering and assurance programs. Lead and inspire teams of industry professionals, fostering a culture that is energetic, collaborative, resilient, and outcome driven. Serve as a change leader, guiding teams and stakeholders through evolving security, regulatory, and business landscapes. Break large, complex initiatives into consumable, high impact execution plans that deliver measurable results. Cybersecurity Engineering & Assurance Build, deploy, and continuously improve enterprise scale OT security controls and assurance programs across industrial manufacturing facilities. Lead cybersecurity engineering for modern manufacturing systems, aligned to the Purdue Model and contemporary converged IT/OT architectures. Oversee security risk assessments, architecture design reviews, control testing, and assurance activities for factories and connected products. Enable secure by design practices across factory automation systems, industrial networks, and embedded platforms. AI, Automation & Acceleration Leverage AI driven and automated capabilities to perform security control assessments, enhance visibility, and significantly accelerate assurance activities. Drive efficiency, scalability, and consistency through tooling, analytics, and integration with engineering and operational workflows. Enable teams to make data driven, risk-based decisions at speed without compromising security outcomes. Partnerships & Influence Build trusted partnerships with internal business, engineering, product, and operations leaders. Influence outcomes through strong communication, negotiation, and cross functional leadership. Act as a cybersecurity ambassador, translating complex technical risks into meaningful business context. Support accelerated product and factory deployments while ensuring measurable risk reduction. Standards, Frameworks & Regulatory Alignment Ensure alignment with and application of relevant industry standards and frameworks, including: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) NIST SP 800 series ISO/IEC 27001 ISO/IEC 62443 ISO/SAE 21434 EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and evolving international regulations. Guide teams in applying standards pragmatically to real world manufacturing and embedded system environments. Leadership Attributes & Behaviors The successful candidate is: Transformative and decisive, yet collaborative and respectful Passionate, energetic, and motivating, with strong emotional intelligence. A clear communicator and evangelist who inspires confidence and adoption. Comfortable leading through ambiguity, change, and scale. Efficient, agile, flexible, and relentlessly focused on outcomes. A strong technologist who picks up new technologies quickly and asks the right questions. Positive influence who develops people and builds sustainable teams. What You Have: Proven experience leading large scale OT and embedded cybersecurity engineering programs in industrial or manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success building and managing high performing technical teams. Experience applying AI and automation to improve cybersecurity assurance, assessment, or engineering efficiency. Deep understanding of modern manufacturing architectures, OT systems, and embedded product security. Strong experience working with global standards, architectures, and regulatory requirements. Exceptional ability to influence, negotiate, and partner across business and technology organizations. Additional Info: The primary location for this position is Irving, TX, Nashville, TN or Peoria, IL. THIS ROLE IS 5 DAYS ONSITE. SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE. Relocation is available to those who qualify. What You Will Get: 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. Added benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. About Caterpillar - Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Final details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Summary Pay Range: $159,120.00 - $238,680.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. 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 * These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 25, 2026 - July 9, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
Serve as strategic partner managing HR strategies across global manufacturing sites to improve business performance. | Bachelor's degree with strong talent management, leadership, and business acumen in complex global HR environments. | Career Area: Human Resources Job Description: 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. The Senior HR Manager – Wear & Maintenance Components Operations serves as a strategic business partner to global operations leadership, driving enterprise-aligned people strategies across six manufacturing facilities (union and non-union) in the US, Mexico and Korea worldwide. This role leads a team of HR professionals and is accountable for delivering high-impact solutions in employee relations, labor relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. In addition this role also supports the ICD Central Supply Chain organization. The Sr. HR Manager plays a critical role in shaping business performance by leveraging data-driven insights, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring consistent application of HR policies, practices, and global employment laws. This position drives the integration of human capital strategy into core business decisions to enhance engagement, retention, and operational outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, aligning HR strategy with operational and financial goals Influence business decisions through workforce insights, organizational design, and succession planning Global HR Leadership Ensure consistent interpretation and execution of HR policies, labor agreements, and employment regulations globally Labor & Employee Relations Provide expert guidance on labor relations, including collective bargaining support, grievance resolution, and investigations Partner with site leaders to proactively manage employee relations risks and maintain a positive work environment Data-Driven Decision Making Leverage HR analytics (turnover, engagement, productivity) to identify trends and recommend actionable business solutions Translate data into compelling insights and executive-level recommendations Talent & Workforce Planning Lead succession planning and workforce strategy Partner with leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, career development, and leadership pipelines Change Leadership Design and deploy change management strategies to support business transformation initiatives Drive adoption of HR programs, systems, and enterprise initiatives across regions Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Oversight Provide strategic direction for production and management hiring efforts Ensure effective onboarding practices that improve retention and time-to-productivity What You Will Have: Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience 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. 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. 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. Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. 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. Additional Info: This position can be located in Peoria, IL or Irving, TX This role requires 5 days a week in office Sponsorship is not available International and Domestic travel up to 25% What You Will Get: 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. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. About Caterpillar – Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Final details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. Summary Pay Range: $159,120.00 - $238,680.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. 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 * These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 24, 2026 - July 8, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
Lead and develop a talent acquisition team to execute recruiting strategies and advise senior leaders on hiring plans. | Experience leading recruiting teams in complex environments with expertise in recruiting technology and data analytics. | Career Area: Human Resources Job Description: 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. Caterpillar is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead U.S. recruiting for our Power & Energy segment, supporting the Oil & Gas, Electric Power, and Electrification organizations across North America. This role sits at the intersection of people leadership, workforce strategy, and execution. You’ll lead a diverse Talent Acquisition team that includes Talent Acquisition Supervisors, Talent Acquisition Partners, Coordinators, and Sourcers, while partnering closely with HR and business leaders to deliver hiring results that directly support growth and innovation across the segment. This role reports to the Director, Global Talent Acquisition for Power & Energy. Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment is at the forefront of powering the world—supporting oil and gas operations, electric power generation, electrification, and advanced energy solutions that enable sustainability, resilience, and innovation. This is an opportunity to shape the talent strategies behind some of the most critical energy solutions in the world, while developing teams and leaders who will build the future. What You Will Do Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, building strong succession pipelines and consistent recruiting excellence. Own and execute U.S. talent acquisition strategies for the multiple divisions within the Power & Energy segment, aligning hiring plans with business growth, workforce planning, and critical capability needs. Act as a strategic talent advisor to HR Business Partners and senior business leaders, providing market intelligence, labor insights, and hiring recommendations. Drive best‑in‑class pipelining, passive sourcing, and candidate activation strategies for hard‑to‑fill and highly specialized roles, leveraging advanced sourcing techniques, digital tools, and external networks. Champion modern recruiting practices and technology‑enabled workflows, including ATS optimization, CRM usage, automation, and assessment strategies to improve speed, quality, and candidate experience. Utilize recruiting data, dashboards, and key metrics to manage performance, identify trends, and continuously improve outcomes for the talent acquisition function in Power & Energy. Ensure a consistent and high‑quality candidate and hiring manager experience across the end‑to‑end recruiting lifecycle. Partner closely with Global TA, HR Operations, and business teams to align regional execution with enterprise TA strategy and governance. What You Bring Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing recruiting teams in a complex, matrixed environment. Strong influencing skills with the ability to partner credibly with senior leaders and deliver results through trust and collaboration. Deep expertise in pipelining, passive sourcing, and candidate engagement, particularly for engineering, technical, or energy‑related talent markets. Experience supporting large‑scale, high‑impact hiring initiatives across multiple functions or divisions. Strong command of recruiting analytics, metrics, and workforce data to inform decision‑making and measure success. Demonstrated ability to leverage recruiting technology (ATS, CRM, sourcing tools, automation, reporting) to drive process improvement and scalability. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, energy, industrial, or technology‑driven organizations Experience operating within a large, global, matrixed enterprise Additional Info: This position will be located in Irving, TX This role requires 5 days a week in office Sponsorship is not available What You Will Get: 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. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. About Caterpillar – Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Final details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. #LI Summary Pay Range: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits: Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. 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 * These benefits also apply to part-time employees This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 24, 2026 - July 1, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
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