Total Rewards Specialist

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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.

As a Total Rewards Specialist, you’ll help deliver a competitive and well‑managed total rewards experience—supporting benefits and total health & wellbeing, workers’ compensation and disability programs. You will administer programs, support employees and leaders with claims and inquiries, analyze market data and trends, and help create clear, employee‑friendly communications. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders, third‑party administrators, insurers, and cross‑functional HR teams to ensure accurate administration, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience across all Total Rewards offerings.

What You Will Do:

• Administer Workers’ Compensation programs, partnering with internal adjusters, safety/EHS teams, and HR partners to support claim intake, documentation, coordination, and resolution.
• Support disability programs (short‑term and long‑term), including employee inquiries, eligibility coordination, claims administration support, and vendor interaction.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees, managers, and HR partners regarding workers’ compensation and disability processes, timelines, and program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to workers’ compensation, disability, and leave‑related benefits while maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Track, analyze, and report trends related to workers’ compensation and disability claims to support insights, program improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Support Total Rewards communications to ensure employees understand workers’ compensation, disability, and related benefit programs and how to access them.

What You Will Have:

• Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Workers’ Compensation: Ability to support workers’ compensation programs, coordinate with Adjusters and facility contacts on claims actions, support on medical billing inquiries and claims administrative tasks.
• Disability Programs: Ability to support short‑term and long‑term disability programs, assist with claims coordination, partner with vendors, and respond to employee inquiries with accuracy and empathy.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL
• This role requires 5 days a week in office
• 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 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.

Final details:

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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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