Human Resources Manager

Caterpillar; Larne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced HR Lead to spearhead HR strategies that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will guide HR policies, enhance employee engagement, and coach leaders on HR matters. A proven track record in HR leadership, business acumen, and talent management is required. This role offers competitive benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and annual leave. If you're ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity awaits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 18% bonus

Car allowance - £500pcm

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Flexible health and dental care plans

Qualifications

• Experience in HR leadership roles, demonstrating strategic alignment with business objectives.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret HR metrics and data.
• Knowledge of employee relations practices and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and foster employee engagement.
• Collaborate with management to identify HR initiatives that support strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership practices

Business acumen

Decision making

Influencing tactics

Employee relations knowledge

Talent management

Education

University Degree preferred

Job description

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 18% bonus
• Car allowance - £500pcm
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
• 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.

The opportunity

Are you an experienced HR professional who has the desire to lead an experienced team of HR Partners and Generalists? Are you looking to take your career to the next level by driving success through our values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Commitment? You could have that opportunity to achieve that at our facility in Larne, Northern Ireland. This role fits within Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD).

In this role you play an integral role leading and implementing HR strategies aligned with our business objectives, providing guidance on HR policies and practices, and foster a culture of employee engagement and development.

What you will do

• Collaborate with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Align HR policies and programs for their business unit or region which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Act as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management compensation, and benefits, etc.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
• Lead a team of HR professionals to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.

What you have

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.
• Utilizes an appropriate style of leadership: autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire/free rein, etc. to meet team needs and development.
• Utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate & attain desired behaviors; increases productivity.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities: intelligence, dominance, persistence, integrity, confidence.
• Employs leadership theories, such as contingency and transactional, and associated techniques.
• Manages own behaviors during interactions, such as feedback giving, to shape workplace events.

Business Acumen:

• Designs the organization's planning processes and decision-making channels.
• Demonstrates a big picture understanding of the business, its interrelationships, and priorities.
• Demonstrates strong foundation of business fundamentals, measurement, and business finance.
• Ability to explain the advantages and risks of using business simulations for critical business decisions.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Influencing:

• Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Develops basic persuasive arguments.
• Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.
• Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.
• Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.
• Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

Employee Relations:

• Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
• Consults managers on effective employee relations practices and strategies.
• Monitors employee relations benchmarks such as satisfaction, retention or turnover.
• Advises on employment rights when dealing with employee relations issues.
• Guides others on multiple employee relations functions and vehicles.
• Evaluates and updates practices for employee grievances, performance or disciplinary actions.
• Knowledge of union practices and principles.

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.
• Coordinates reward and recognition programs designed to retain desirable employees.
• Participates in assessing the competencies present in current members of the organization.
• Analyzes talent development needs and maintains a list of high-potential employees.

What will put you ahead

• University Degree preferred
• Knowledge or experience with internal communications

Global Perspective

• Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.

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.
• Promotes the rationale and organizing principles of organization’s structure.
• Aligns own department’s plans with enterprise mission and vision.
• Coaches others on organization’s philosophy, culture, and history.
• Trains others on the functions, key responsibilities, and practices of multiple departments or units.
• Makes effective use of the organization’s unofficial structure and back channels.
• Participates in developing formal procedures and structures for getting things done within the organization.

About EPD

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back‑up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

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.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Posting Dates

January 7, 2026 - January 19, 2026

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.

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