Senior Human Resources Manager

Caterpillar; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Caterpillar as a Senior Human Resources Manager, leading HR initiatives within the Industrial Power Systems Division. With significant responsibilities across multiple regions, you will guide strategic HR policies to enhance employee experience and support business goals. The role requires collaboration with senior leaders and management of a diverse HR team.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Up to 31% bonus

Car Allowance - £700 per month

Employee Private Healthcare

Equity Plan (Yearly)

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits access

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of business concepts for decision making.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to align HR initiatives.
• Promote positive employee experience and retention.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and provide recommendations.

Skills

Business Acumen

Decision Making

Leadership

Talent Management

HR Consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field

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: Senior Human Resources Manager

Salary: £95,491 - £119,363per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough, UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave+ 8 Bank Holidays

• Up to 31% bonus

• Car Allowance - £700 per month

• Employee Private Healthcare

• EquityPlan (Yearly)

• 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 heal

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

Global Travel circa 15%

About IPSD

IPSD has worldwide responsibility for the design and manufacturing of 0.5L-18L engines as well as worldwide responsibility for sales, support and marketing of industrial engines 0.5-64L and Caterpillar Defense. IPSD products are sustainably manufactured, marketed, sold and supported under the Cat and Perkins brands .

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Human Resources Manager for our Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) team in Peterborough, UK. This Senior Human Resources Manager role supports two key businesses – Medium Engines and Sales, Marketing, Service & Parts – totaling approximately 4,000 global employees in roles from operations to sales to product development. The position leads approximately 30 HR professionals in the UK, China, Brazil and US. We’re looking for a strong HR leader who can partner with senior business and HR leaders to drive our business strategy a n d enhance our culture and employee experience.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a strategic advisor, c ollaborating with senior management to identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organi s ation's g oals and objectives .

• Align HR policies and programs which promote a positive employee experience , 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.

• Analyz e HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and provide data - driven recommendations to senior management.

• Lead a team of HR leaders to collaborate effectively with other centers of excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.

• Develop and implement change management methods and materials to facilitate deployment of HR program me s and processes within a specific organi s ation .

What You Have

• Business Acumen: Extensive 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: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• Influencing: Extensive knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organisation .

• Leadership: Proven a bility 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.

• Talent Management: Expert level knowledge of how an organisation attracts, recruits, retains , identifies and develops talent; ability to develop the talent required for an organisation to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.

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

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field or equivalent experience

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

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 10, 2025 - June 24, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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