Senior Talent Management Partner in Recruiting

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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.

Sr. Talent Management Partner in Recruiting

Are you enthusiastic about transforming talent acquisition strategies that drive business growth and organizational success? We are seeking a highly strategic and consultative Senior Talent Management Partner (Recruiting) to lead and execute enterprise-wide talent acquisition initiatives that attract, assess, and secure top talent across a global organization. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition leaders, and recruiting teams, leveraging workforce insights, data analytics, best practices, and process expertise to drive hiring excellence and organizational performance.

The successful candidate will influence key stakeholders, lead and execute recruiting process transformation initiatives, drive data-informed decision making, champion change management efforts, and collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence to enhance talent acquisition effectiveness and efficiency. Combining strategic vision with operational rigor, this role ensures the organization has the talent, processes, and capabilities needed to achieve current and future business objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Partner with Talent Acquisition leaders and recruiting teams to identify opportunities and improve recruiting efficiency, effectiveness, and the overall recruiter, hiring manager, and candidate experience.

• Lead the design, implementation, and adoption of talent acquisition process improvements that drive consistency, scalability, and operational excellence.

• Develop and execute change management strategies to support recruiting initiatives, process enhancements, and technology implementations.

• Consult with leaders and HR partners on implementation of selection assessments, addressing and resolving root causes, implementing talent acquisition best practices, selection methodologies, assessment strategies, and hiring decisions.

• Leverage recruiting analytics, process metrics, and stakeholder feedback to identify and execute improvement opportunities and measure the effectiveness of talent acquisition programs.

• Drive and execute initiatives that improve hiring speed, quality of hire, candidate experience, recruiter productivity, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Evaluate, redesign and test recruiting processes improvement’s both within and outside of the ATS and CRM ecosystem to create seamless, end-to-end hiring experiences and develop training material, job aids, etc.

• Support enterprise HR initiatives requiring process design, recruiting compliance, governance, execute and implementation planning, change management, data visibility, and sustainable execution models.

• Establish governance practices and process standards that ensure compliance, consistency, and operational effectiveness across recruiting activities globally.

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a combination of education and experience.

• Progressive experience in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, HR Business Partnering, Organizational Effectiveness, or related talent disciplines.

• Proven experience consulting and influencing executive and senior business leaders.

• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide talent strategies, workforce transformation efforts, and organizational change initiatives.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional HR certification.

• Experience supporting large, complex global organizations, including Fortune 500 environments.

• Experience with Workday HCM, Talent Marketplace, Talent Intelligence, Talent Management, or related HR technology platforms.

• Proficiency in workforce analytics, talent intelligence, and predictive talent planning methodologies.

Skills Descriptors:

• Influencing:
  Utilizes sophisticated influencing and stakeholder management strategies to drive alignment, gain commitment, and achieve desired outcomes across all organizational levels. Effectively navigates complex decision-making environments, builds consensus among diverse stakeholders, and delivers persuasive recommendations supported by data, risk assessments, and business impact analyses.

• Leadership:
  Provides strategic leadership by establishing a sharp vision, inspiring commitment, and fostering accountability to achieve organizational objectives. Demonstrates the ability to lead through change, develop high-performing teams, and drive long-term business success through talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Staffing and Recruiting:
  Possesses deep expertise in talent acquisition strategies, workforce planning, and recruiting best practices. Leads the development and execution of innovative staffing solutions, resolves complex talent challenges, evaluates recruiting effectiveness, and promotes best-in-class attraction, selection, retention, and internal mobility practices.

• Effectiveness Measurement:
  Demonstrates expertise in measuring organizational, team, and program effectiveness through established metrics, benchmarks, and performance indicators. Monitors and evaluates quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to assess outcomes, identify opportunities, and drive sustainable performance improvements.

• Process Management:
  Applies advanced knowledge of process improvement methodologies and business optimization techniques to evaluate, redesign, and enhance organizational processes. Leads process diagnosis and value analysis efforts, aligns cross-functional resources, ensures operational effectiveness, and develops compelling business cases supporting process transformation and investment decisions.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Irving, TX.

• Domestic relocation is available.

• This role requires 5 days onsite.

• 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 nearly one hundred 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:

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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