Senior Human Resources Manager

Caterpillar Brazil; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Irving, TX seeks a Senior Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and partner with executives. You will drive workforce planning, talent development, and engagement across global finance functions, supervising HR professionals and delivering data-driven insights.

The role emphasizes change management, leadership development, and cross-functional collaboration to shape competitive, compliant workforce strategies while guiding enterprise-wide HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience advising executive leaders and managing confidential information.
• Ability to translate business priorities into HR solutions with global scope.
• Knowledge of succession planning, workforce planning, and organizational design.
• Experience using HR analytics, dashboards, and HRIS systems.
• Professional HR credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management as a strategic HR advisor and align programs with business goals.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs to boost engagement and talent.
• Lead HR leaders, build capability, and coordinate across HR Centers of Excellence.
• Analyze workforce metrics to provide data-driven recommendations to executives.
• Design change-management plans and support organizational transformation.

Skills

Business acumen

Global perspective

Executive HR consulting

Decision-making

Influencing and stakeholder management

Talent management

People leadership

Education

Degree or equivalent

Senior-level experience in global orgs

SHRM-SCP / SPHR (preferred)

Tools

Workday

HR analytics tools

HR dashboards

Job description

## Senior Human Resources ManagerApply: USA - TX - Irving - Walnut Hill: Full time: Posted Today: R0000396315**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.The Senior Manager Human Resources directs the development and implementation of human resources strategies aligned with business objectives while fostering a culture of employee engagement, talent development, and organizational performance. This strategic HR leadership position serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business priorities into practical workforce, talent, and change-management solutions. The role leads HR professionals, uses workforce data to guide executive decisions, and partners across Human Resources Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated people strategies. Located in Irving, Texas, this opportunity supports the enterprises Global Finance organization and is ideal for a HR leader who combines strategic human resources expertise, people leadership, executive consulting, talent management, and data-driven decision-making. **Key Responsibilities*** Partner with senior management as a strategic advisor, identifying and prioritizing human resources initiatives that support business goals, workforce requirements, and long-term organizational objectives.* Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that strengthen employee engagement, retention, talent development, and organizational performance.* Provide trusted counsel to executives and people leaders on complex HR matters, including performance management, organizational effectiveness, compensation, benefits, leadership development, and workforce planning.* Analyze workforce metrics, employee data, and business trends to identify opportunities, communicate meaningful insights, and deliver evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership.* Lead and develop a team of HR leaders, building capability, clarifying priorities, and creating effective partnerships across HR Centers of Excellence.* Design and implement change-management plans, communications, and supporting materials that enable the successful adoption of HR programs and business transformation initiatives.* Connect talent strategies with current and future business needs, including leadership pipelines, succession planning, employee development, internal mobility, and retention.* Influence decisions across organizational boundaries by presenting business cases, risks, benefits, workforce implications, and recommended courses of action.**Required Skills*** **Business acumen:** Extensive experience understanding business models, financial considerations, organizational priorities, and the impact of talent decisions on business outcomes.* **Global Perspective:** Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.* **Executive HR consulting:** Extensive experience advising leaders on a broad range of human resources issues while managing confidential information, multiple stakeholder relationships, and complex HR initiatives.* **Decision-making and critical thinking:** Ability to assess competing alternatives, validate assumptions, evaluate risks, and recommend productive courses of action based on informed judgment.* **Influencing and stakeholder management:** Ability to influence across functions and levels, build commitment, and clearly communicate the costs, benefits, risks, and organizational implications of a recommendation.* **Talent management:** Extensive experience supporting talent attraction, development, retention, leadership pipelines, and enterprise talent programs.* **People leadership:** Experience leading, developing, coaching, and aligning HR professionals or HR leaders around shared priorities.**Preferred Skills*** **Education:** Degree or equivalent relevant experience desired* Senior-level experience supporting a complex, matrixed, global, technology, financial services, manufacturing, or industrial organization.* Experience advising executive leaders and building credibility with senior stakeholder groups.* Experience with succession planning, leadership development, strategic workforce planning, organizational design, and employee engagement.* Experience using Workday, HR analytics applications, dashboards, or other human resources information systems.* Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or an equivalent senior HR credential.* Working knowledge of global business considerations and the ability to collaborate effectively across countries, cultures, and regulatory environments.### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$159,120.00 - $238,680.00Compensation 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:**September 29, 2026 - October 6, 2026Any 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.