Human Resources Operations Specialist

Caterpillar; Bologna; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global manufacturing company in Bologna is looking for a full-time HR professional to manage time and attendance systems, support payroll and recruitment processes, and ensure compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate has a university degree, 2-4 years of HR experience, and proficiency in HR software. Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential. The role requires working onsite five days a week.

Competenze

• 2-4 years of relevant HR experience ideally in manufacturing or consulting.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Mansioni

• Oversee Zucchetti Time & Attendance and prepare various HR reports.
• Assist with payroll processes and coordinate recruitment.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws and company policies.
• Serve as key liaison between local operations and global HR.
• Collect and analyze data for process improvements.
• Manage projects related to HR digitalization.
• Create reports using tools like Power BI.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Problem Solving

Proactive positive attitude

Digital-first data-driven mindset

Formazione

University degree preferably a Masters in HR

Strumenti

Zucchetti system

MS Office

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Career Area

Human Resources

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage time and attendance systems: Oversee Zucchetti Time & Attendance and prepare various HR reports including headcount absenteeism and KPIs.
• Support payroll and recruitment: Assist with payroll processes and coordinate recruitment onboarding offboarding and communication with authorities.
• Ensure legal and procedural compliance: Maintain adherence to labor laws collective agreements and company policies.
• Act as liaison for HR policies: Serve as a key connection between local operations and global HR strategies fostering collaboration across teams.
• Business process improvements: collect and analyze data to identify evaluate and implement more efficient methods for HR business activities.
• Lead HR digital initiatives: Manage projects related to HR digitalization including training and change management.
• Develop people analytics capabilities: Create reports and insights using tools like Power BI to support data-driven HR decisions.

Skill Descriptors

Educational and experience requirements: University degree required preferably a Masters in HR or related fields with 2-4 years of relevant HR experience ideally in manufacturing or consulting.

Technical and language skills: Knowledge in Zucchetti system is preferred MS Office; fluency in English (written and spoken).

Soft skills and competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem Solving.
• Handling issues and finding solutions.
• Proactive positive attitude with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Digital‑first data‑driven mindset and continuous improvement attitude.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates: October 27 2025 - November 4 2025

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

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1