Human Resources Advisor

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for an 18-month fixed term contract in Peterborough. The role focuses on managing employee relations cases and supporting HR operations, ideal for someone confident in HR disciplines. Candidates should bring a solutions-focused approach to contribute to building a better workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employee rights and obligations in negotiations.
• Ability to advise managers on HR initiatives.
• Experience in HR operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of employee relations cases.
• Support and coach first line leaders on HR issues.
• Identify and implement improvements in HR processes.

Skills

Employee Relations

Human Resources Consulting

Business Process Improvement

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Job description

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Job Title: HR Advisor - 18 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary/Grade: £34,500 - £43,000 Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Peterborough (on-site)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team to assist predominately with employee relations cases across our Peterborough site. This is an exciting position well-suited to someone who is confident with all HR disciplines and who can bring an operational and solutions focused approach.

Additional Info

• Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 to 17:00 with some flexibility on start and finish times.

• This is 100% on site.

• 18 months fixed term contract/secondment.

What You Will Do

• Proactively manage a wide range of employee relations cases including complex disciplinary and grievances through to resolution

• Support, coach and advise first line leaders with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance issues

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and implement solutions

• Involvement in HR projects

• Using HR system to produce and manage reports to support leaders

• Support the HR team with day to day admin tasks

What You Have

• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.

• Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives

• Human Resources Operations: Knowledge of human resources (HR) policies, operational processes and considerations; ability to implement HR related tasks, processes, and projects to ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly.

• 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.

• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.

• 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.

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.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Posting Dates:

June 12, 2025 - June 26, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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