Human Resources
JOB PURPOSE: To administer , develop and handle various human resources services , policies and processes within a facility.
Under the general guidance of senior Human Resources management work with employees in all shifts.
Provide direction and guidance to all levels of employees on HR policies and procedures , ensuring consistency. Actively participate as a functional resource on business team ensuring human resources is an integral part of the business strategy. Keep employees, managers, general managers, and leadership members advised on changes.
In a facility setting, the job functions will include the following HR processes:
Provide direction to Facility Management in interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices, and procedures, to enhance consistency and maintain and improve the work environment of the facility. Provide employment and personnel services including hiring new employees, administering benefits, and ensuring a safe work environment.
Formulate and/or implement policies, practices and procedures related to employment practices. Coordinate programs for management recruiting and selection, development, and promotion to ensure proper and effective staffing, personnel selection and practices, manpower planning and & practice interpretation and application. Assist managers in addressing individual and organizational effectiveness issues and compensation administration.
The incumbent works with Corporate Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, HR Shared Services Team, Talent Acquisition and Payroll to assist in the administration and support of HR processes and tools within the facility.
Typical internal customers include the employees at all levels in the facilities and/or Divisions. The position often confronts complex issues or problems, which require careful analysis and diagnosis. Problems are often unique and solutions can require original approaches. May modify existing approaches or develop new solutions. Sets priorities and establishes a work plan to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results. Establishes quality standards consistent with overall quality goals.
Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Process Quality. Position serves as facilitator for the analysis and development of new quality initiatives in the measure(s) stated.
Travel required is limited, 5-10% of working time.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: Typically requires an awareness and expertise in many areas of human resources. Needs to consider both traditional and non-traditional approaches to human resource management. Typically requires some experience in HR Generalists roles, Compensation & Benefits, with a working knowledge of HR operations. The position typically requires a college or university degree in Human Resources or equivalent and experience of 8-10 years of progressive human resource assignments in the areas outlined in the job description. Must possess strong human relations, communications skills and strategic and operational planning skills. Diversity candidates with manufacturing industry experience preferred.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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