Human Resources Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Arvin, CA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the people strategy in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.

You'll collaborate with management, guide HR policy, and drive employee engagement, retention, and development across the facility. This role requires five days in the office weekly and offers relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• HR experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to guide HR policy and practice for a large operations facility.
• Strategic advising to management on people initiatives.
• Leadership of a cross-functional HR team.
• Experience aligning HR programs with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Lead the people strategy for the facility and fostering a culture of teamwork.
• Align HR policies and programs for the business to promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Acting as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, benefits, etc.
• Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.

Skills

HR experience

Strategic advisory

People leadership

Employee engagement

Data-driven decisions

Business acumen

Flexibility in schedule

Job description

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.

Career Area

Human Resources

Job Description

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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Human Resources Manager in our Arvin, CA facility. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers. As an HR Manager, you will have the opportunity to make impact across the business by implementing HR strategies aligned with business objectives, providing guidance on HR policies and practices, and fostering a culture of employee engagement and development.

What You Will Do

• Collaborating with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Leading the people strategy for the facility and fostering a culture of teamwork.
• Aligning HR policies and programs for the business to promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Acting as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, benefits, etc.
• Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.

What You Will Have

• HR experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Influencing

Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

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.

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.

Employee Relations

Knowledge of the rights and obligations in 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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

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.

Work Schedule Flexibility

Ability to flex work schedule both early and late as necessary to support multiple shift operation.

Additional Information

• This role will be located in our Arvin, CA office
• This role requires 5 days a week in office
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

• 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

August 4, 2026 - August 14, 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.