Senior Communications Specialist – HR & Employee Engagement

Caterpillar Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to serve as a strategic communications consultant supporting Human Resources initiatives.

You will partner with HR leaders to design, develop, and deliver communications that engage employees and simplify complex information. You will translate complex HR updates into clear messages, manage editorial processes, and publish content across internal channels while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Communications, HR, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Knowledge of effective communication techniques, active listening, and influencing diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and execute projects methodically.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience developing and distributing employee communications and newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic communications advisor to HR leaders and translate complex information into clear messaging.
• Design and produce communications from concept to execution aligned with business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with HR and business stakeholders.
• Support communication operations: newsletters, editorial processes, internal sites, and channels.
• Create and distribute internal communications content to employees using various formats.

Skills

Communication

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal relationships

Internal communications

Communicating for impact

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to serve as a strategic communications consultant supporting Human Resources initiatives.

You will partner with HR leaders to design, develop, and deliver communications that engage employees and simplify complex information. You will translate complex HR updates into clear messages, manage editorial processes, and publish content across internal channels while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.