Career Area:Human ResourcesJob 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.Our Services, Distribution, & Digital (SD&D) division is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner - Early Talent to support hiring for our commercial early talent programs with a focus on commercial functional internships across Caterpillar segments in the United States. The commercial function encompasses Marketing, Sales, and Product Support roles within Caterpillar. In this role, you will collaborate and partner with our Commercial Early Talent Recruiter for commercial full-time roles to execute our long-term strategy to recruit top internship talent from colleges and universities into Caterpillar. This person will also promote and support Caterpillar’s recruitment brand across schools and various community events with a focus on interns including partnering with SD&D’s Sr. Talent Management Partner for Early Talent Programs on the commercial internship program execution. With a focus on strong university relationships, intern conversions & a best in class internship program, you will strategically build the future talent for the commercial function at Caterpillar. What You Will Do:
Manage internship recruitment cycle from hello to hire by executing hiring for functional early talent roles based on yearly allocations including recruiting, interviewing, making offers, onboarding, and communicating orientation and start date plans for new employees.
Partner and consult with hiring managers regarding recruiting strategies and practices that support the goals and direction of the organization, leveraging data to drive decision-making.
Join forces with our Commercial Early Talent Recruiter for full time commercial roles on a best-in-class agile university relations strategy & engagement plan to ensure white glove recruitment of the right talent for our commercial early talent positions now and in the future.
Lead university recruiting teams at identified strategic campuses and clubs to ensure execution of the functional recruitment strategy.
Execute, in partnership with broader global SD&D early talent team, the commercial internship program to continue to best meet the needs of the business.
Review trend analysis and utilize data for continuous program & recruitment improvement.
Utilize the applicant tracking system (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools and industry-leading sourcing technologies to deliver the most qualified candidates for current roles and building strong candidate pipelines for future roles.
Contribute towards broader recruiting team projects.
What You Have:
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value. Talent Acquisition experience in energy, utilities, power or automotive preferred.
Candidate Screening: Knowledge of techniques, methods and processes of candidate screening; ability to preselect suitable candidates for first and further interviews within the organization.
Staffing and Recruiting: Knowledge of standards, processes, techniques and methods used in staffing and recruiting; ability to identify, select, retain and relocate qualified personnel, both internally and externally, for a wide range of positions.
Workforce Analytics : Knowledge of human resources (HR) and workforce issues and trends; ability to analyze workforce data, information and metrics and apply the results to support business decisions.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Experience or familiarity with internship programs.
Top Candidates will also have:
Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
Familiarity in Workday- specifically as a recruiter.
Exposure to recruiting talent to Caterpillar, especially early talent &/or interns.
Experience adapting to changing circumstances and working effectively in a dynamic environment.
Experience communicating and collaborating with internal and external customers at various levels in the organization and across segments and/or Caterpillar enterprise for the betterment of the company.
Comfortable working without direct supervision.
Strong judgment and creative problem-solving skills.
Additional Information:
This position is ideally located in Peoria, IL, also will consider locations in which we have larger commercial internship presence including Dallas & Tucson.
Relocation is not offered.
Sponsorship is not offered.
Travel up to 50% especially during peak recruiting times. (Peak Times are January- March; May; August – October).
What You Will Get:Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRBi-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRBi-UVln&index=25) . #LISummary Pay Range:$87,480.00 - $131,280.00Compensation 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
Posting Dates:March 21, 2025 - April 3, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .