Talent Acquisition Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruiting for the Power & Energy segment across North America. You will manage a team of recruiters and coordinators, partner with HR and business leaders, and drive recruiting strategy for critical engineering and technical roles.

The role combines people leadership with workforce planning, pipelining, and technology-enabled recruiting. This position is based in Irving, TX and requires in-office work five days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading recruiting teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and recruiting operations.
• Strong influencing skills to partner with senior leaders and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies aligned with growth plans across North America.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to anticipate hiring demands and advise on planning.
• Drive active pipelines and use modern sourcing techniques for hard-to-fill roles.
• Champion ATS, CRM, automation, and assessment workflows to improve speed and quality.
• Use analytics to evaluate performance and guide decision-making.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate and hiring-manager experience end-to-end.

Skills

Talent acquisition leadership

Workforce planning

Sourcing strategy

Recruiting operations

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Tools

ATS

CRM

Sourcing tools

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.

Caterpillar is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruiting for our Power & Energy segment, supporting the Electric Power organization across North America.

This role sits at the intersection of people leadership, workforce strategy, and execution. In addition to leading a team of Recruiters and Talent Acquisition Coordinators, the Talent Acquisition Manager will serve as a player-coach, providing direct recruiting support for key positions while partnering closely with HR and business leaders to deliver hiring results that directly support growth and innovation across the segment. This role reports to the Manager, Talent Acquisition for Power & Energy.

Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment is at the forefront of powering the world—supporting oil and gas operations, electric power generation, electrification, and advanced energy solutions that enable sustainability, resilience, and innovation. This is an opportunity to shape the talent strategies behind some of the most critical energy solutions in the world, while developing teams and leaders who will build the future.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Talent Acquisition professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute recruiting strategies aligned with business growth plans, workforce needs, and critical talent priorities across the Electric Power Division.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to anticipate hiring demands, provide talent market insights, and advise on workforce planning strategies.
• Drive best‑in‑class pipelining, passive sourcing, and candidate activation strategies for hard‑to‑fill and highly specialized roles, leveraging advanced sourcing techniques, digital tools, and external networks.
• Champion modern recruiting practices and technology‑enabled workflows, including ATS optimization, CRM usage, automation, and assessment strategies to improve speed, quality, and candidate experience.
• Leverage workforce analytics, recruiting metrics, and market intelligence to evaluate performance, identify trends, and guide decision‑making.
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience across the end‑to‑end recruiting lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading and developing high‑performing recruiting teams in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Strong expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, sourcing strategy, and recruiting operations.
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to partner credibly with senior leaders and deliver results through trust and collaboration.
• Deep expertise in pipelining, passive sourcing, and candidate engagement, particularly for engineering, technical, or energy‑related talent markets.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, high-volume hiring initiatives across multiple regions, partnering with stakeholders to achieve critical workforce goals.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage recruiting technology (ATS, CRM, sourcing tools, automation, reporting) to drive process improvement and scalability.
• Strong command of recruiting analytics, metrics, and workforce data to inform decision‑making and measure success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, energy, industrial, or technology-focused organizations.
• Experience hiring technical, engineering, operations, or commercial talent.
• Experience working within a large, global, matrixed enterprise.

Additional Info

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

What You Will Get

• Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
• Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar –

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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

Posting Dates

October 6, 2026 - October 12, 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.