Human Resources & Talent Manager

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Caterpillar in Irving, TX seeks an HR leader to drive talent management and organizational effectiveness. You will implement policies, coach leaders, and guide workforce planning to align with business goals.

You will lead a team of HR professionals, collaborate with Centers of Excellence, and deliver data-driven insights and programs to strengthen leadership and succession readiness across the Electric Power Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes for sound decisions.
• Understanding of org vision, structure, culture, and ethics.
• Ability to influence decisions internally and externally.
• Knowledge of employee relations rights and obligations; compliance.
• Knowledge of talent management: attracting, recruiting, developing talent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR strategies and programs to enhance engagement, performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance management, compensation, planning, and design.
• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals and partner with HR Centers of Excellence and stakeholders.
• Analyze workforce data, create dashboards and metrics, identify trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Design scalable talent management programs strengthening leadership capability, succession readiness, and career development.

Skills

Business Acumen

Organization knowledge

Influencing

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

Role Definition

Implements talent management processes, programs and practices that aim to attract, measure, develop, manage and retain the organization's talent pool, leveraging enterprise standards and tailoring them to fit unique organizational needs while serving as a strategic HR business leader for the Electric Power Division, partnering with business leadership to develop and execute people strategies that align with organizational objectives.

Provides expert guidance on employee relations, talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning to drive engagement, capability, retention, and business performance.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that enhance employee engagement, performance, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Coach and advise leaders on employee relations, performance management, compensation, workforce planning, organizational design, and talent decisions.
• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals while partnering effectively with HR Centers of Excellence and business stakeholders.
• Analyze workforce and talent data, develop meaningful dashboards and metrics, identify trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
• Design and execute scalable talent management programs that strengthen leadership capability, succession readiness, career development, and overall workforce effectiveness.
• Partner with business leaders to identify organizational capability needs and mitigate leadership pipeline risks through robust talent planning.
• Support executive coaching, leadership assessments, high-potential development, and strategic workforce initiatives.
• Lead change management efforts associated with organizational, talent, and people initiatives to support successful adoption and sustainable results.
• Act as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc

What You Will Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Business Acumen: 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.
• 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.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
• 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.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Irving, TX
• This role requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

November 2, 2026 - November 9, 2026

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.