Human Resources Business Partner

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bonus 10%

Pension contribution match

Employee share plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar in Peterborough, UK is seeking an HR Business Partner to act as a strategic partner to leaders, aligning people initiatives with business goals and delivering expert guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, and employee engagement.

You will coach managers, manage change, support salary planning and talent assessments, ensure compliance with employment law, and collaborate with Centres of Excellence to deliver HR programmes in a high‑performing, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR policy.
• Ability to analyse people data and translate insights into actions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies that align with business goals.
• Provide strategic and operational HR guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, and talent management.
• Act as trusted advisor on employee relations and compliance with employment legislation.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Leadership coaching

Data-driven decisions

Job description

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.

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Salary: £49,519 - £58,000 per annum

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• 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.

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.

The Opportunity

As an HR Business Partner at Caterpillar, you will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people initiatives with organisational objectives to drive business performance and support Caterpillar's commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee engagement. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you will provide expert guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, leadership development, employee engagement, and change management.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will leverage people insights and data-driven recommendations to influence decision-making, build organisational capability, and foster a high-performance culture. The HR Business Partner will play a key role in translating business strategy into effective people solutions while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and Caterpillar's values.

What You Will Do

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organisational goals and drive business performance.
• Provide strategic and operational HR guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, and talent management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters, ensuring consistent application of company policies and employment legislation.
• Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, and team effectiveness.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, talent reviews, performance improvement planning, and development discussions.
• Use workforce data, HR metrics, and business insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and recommend solutions.
• Lead and support change management initiatives, helping leaders and employees navigate organisational change effectively.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to support hiring strategies, workforce requirements, and employer branding initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement activities and action plans to create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to deliver key HR programmes, including compensation, benefits, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Support annual HR cycles such as performance reviews, salary planning, succession planning, and talent assessments.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and HR governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance the employee experience, and increase organisational effectiveness.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation to influence outcomes and deliver value-added HR solutions.

What You Will Have

• Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance = Level Working Knowledge
• 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 = Level Working Knowledge
• 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 = Level Working Knowledge
• Interpersonal