Human Resources Business Partner

Caterpillar Brazil; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Solar Turbines Incorporated, based in San Diego, CA, seeks a Human Resources Business Partner to shape talent strategy in our manufacturing and energy sectors. You will partner with leaders to deliver HR solutions that boost engagement, performance, and organizational capability.

The role requires strong consulting, influencing, and data-analysis skills, with hands-on support for performance management, compensation, and HR policy alignment across the business unit.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Extensive consulting skills: listens attentively, qualifies and clarifies the problem to solve; structured problem solving.
• Strong influencing skills: builds relationships to influence decisions and strategies.
• Knowledge of HR policies and practices to align with business goals and drive performance.
• Talent management know-how to attract, retain and develop talent across the org.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner for the Solar business unit, advising leaders and employees on HR matters.
• Collaborate with senior management and frontline leaders to align HR initiatives with strategic goals.
• Align HR policies to promote engagement, retention, and performance.
• Coach leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, compensation, and related topics.
• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.

Skills

HR business partnering

Consulting skills

Influencing skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Data analysis

Leadership collaboration

Strategic advising

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Career Area: 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. Are you energized by building strong partnerships, supporting people and performance while making a positive impact on both employee experience and operational success? We are looking for a driven, solutions oriented Human Resources Business Partner seeking to help power our workforce in the manufacturing and energy sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, working side-by-side with innovative leaders to shape a thriving, safety-driven culture, focused on making our customers successful. In this role you will work closely with the leadership teams on their strategic people priorities, providing tailored services and solutions in support of their business and talent needs. Become a key member of Solar's Human Resources team that is passionate about identifying ways to better the experience of employees, leaders, customers, and the performance of the Company.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary Human Resources Business Partner for assigned Solar business unit organization(s), including serving as a consultant to leaders and employees on HR related matters, providing guidance on HR policies and practices, and fostering a culture of employee engagement and development.

Collaborate with senior management, as well as frontline manufacturing operation leaders, 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 which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.

Act as a trusted coach providing guidance on HR-related matters, including performance management, disciplinary action, compensation, etc.

Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.

Background, skills and experience of a successful candidate include:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent related experience and training Extensive consulting skills: listens attentively, qualifies, and clarifies the problem to solve; takes a structured approach to problem solving, while engaging key stakeholders throughout Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of Human Resources and the company’s business including the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics in order to align capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance and accurately analyze situations to reach productive decisions based on informed judgment Strong influencing skills: builds strong relationships across teams and stakeholders to bring others along and set all parties up for success by effectively influencing decisions and strategies Employee Relations and HR experience including knowledge of the rights and obligations in employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling HR matters. Knowledge of human resource function and ability to uphold the organization’s and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management. Talent Management experience including 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. Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering, reporting and analyzing data Proficiency in core systems: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams Proficiency in Workday is a plus

Package Systems Operations manufacturing teams.

Summary Pay Range: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time employees.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Powering the future through innovative, sustainable energy solutions.

Solar Turbines Incorporated, headquartered in San Diego, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. Solar manufactures the world’s most widely used family of mid-sized industrial gas turbines, ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts. More than 16,000 Solar units are operating in more than 100 countries with more than 3 billion operating hours. Solar is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets. Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas, including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil, and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products. Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 9,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.