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.Caterpillar is looking to add a Total Rewards Partner to our Global Compensation team to support our Workday and Incentive Compensation group. As the Total Rewards Partner for our Peoria IL or Irving TX location, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a difference for Caterpillar people – employees, leaders, and the communities within which we live and work. If you are looking for a career that values collaboration, creating engaging partnerships that support all levels of the business, impacts on a global scale, and team culture, we encourage you to apply!You will provide incentive compensation services to internal customers. The Total Rewards Partner is a position that provides intermediate quantitative analysis and research, conducts communication with stakeholders and customers, makes planning proposals and recommendations in designated areas independently. The incumbent can solve moderate-to-high complex problems and is able to manage and lead projects with less complexity in Workday and Incentive Compensation.What you will do
Incentive Design/Administration: facilitate the development of incentive plans, administer and maintain various Short-term incentive plans assigned, analyze the data related to each plan to ensure the compliance and accurate and timely payouts, provide consultation to plan administers and customers
Completes validations and audits of our current Short-term incentive plans in Workday. Analyzes complex data using spreadsheets to ensure proper eligibility and payouts or our incentive programs
Works to resolve compensation-related questions from our customers and implements solutions in Workday
Responsibility and relationship with other jobs within Total Rewards.
Problem Solving and Accountability.
Leads compensation related projects, interacting with consultants and internal partners
Ensures compliance of compensation programs and policies and manages employee data in line with company policies
What you will have:
Experience: 1-3+ years for compensation related experience
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.
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside the organization.
Interpersonal Relationships and 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. Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Compensation Management: Knowledge of compensation structure, and regulations and policies related to compensation; ability to design, implement and evaluate compensation programs, policies and processes within an organization.
Top Candidates will also have
1-2 years Workday experience
System implementation knowledge
Analytical skills
Sound practical judgment
Interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work and contribute independently
Additional Details
Location: Peoria, IL or Irving, TX
Travel: 5%
Sponsorship is not provided for this role
About CaterpillarCaterpillar 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.Summary Pay Range:$95,640.00 - $143,520.00Compensation 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 24, 2025 - April 7, 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) .