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Human ResourcesJob Description:
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The Human Resources Generalist in Pontiac, Illinois provides support to a business unit across staffing, employee relations, performance management, and training. This role has a strong operational focus, with approximately 50% of responsibilities dedicated to supporting the union move coordinator function, including administration of the union job bid process. This is an excellent entry-level HR opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a process-driven environment. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant HR processes while supporting employees and leaders with day-to-day HR needs.
Key Responsibilities
Support the union move coordinator process, including administration and execution of the union job bid process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.
Maintain and manage high-volume, detail-driven HR processes, ensuring documentation and records are complete and accurate.
Provide HR support across staffing, employee development, performance management, and training.
Partner with leaders to provide guidance on employee-related matters, including employee relations and policy interpretation.
Support employee relations activities, including routine issue resolution, employee counseling, and exit interviewing.
Assist with compensation and performance management processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to policy.
Gather and organize HR data, supporting reporting needs and identifying trends or issues.
Required Skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple processes accurately.
Ability to work in a process-driven environment, following structured workflows and ensuring compliance.
Working knowledge of employee relations, including understanding and applying HR policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of decision making and critical thinking, with the ability to assess situations and support solutions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leaders.
Working knowledge of data gathering and reporting, including maintaining accurate records and identifying trends.
Degree or equivalent experience desired.
What Will Set You Apart:
Experience supporting union or labor environments
Exposure to job bidding processes, workforce movement, or scheduling coordination
Experience working in high-volume administrative or HR operations roles
Strong ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy
Experience supporting structured HR processes or compliance-heavy environments
What You Will Get
This role offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in Human Resources while gaining hands-on experience in both HR generalist responsibilities and union workforce processes. You will develop critical skills in HR operations, employee relations, and business support while working in a structured, process-driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR career within a stable and well-established organization.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00Compensation 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:
June 15, 2026 - June 22, 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.
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