Senior Manager Human Resources

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.The Senior Human Resources Manager for the Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) within the Digital, Technology, and Distribution Division (DT&D) leads global manufacturing HR facility teams and serves as the HR business partner for Integrated Logistics. This role offers an opportunity to standardize global HR execution while advancing modern manufacturing capability transformation. In partnership with the team, the role aligns people strategies with business objectives to attract, motivate, and retain employees, strengthen the Caterpillar experience, and improve organizational performance.This role provides leadership across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, compliance, and organizational effectiveness. In partnership with VP of Integrated Logistics and leadership team, the role leads change efforts that support business strategy and culture transformation. Success requires strong consulting skills, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to influence across organizational levels.PSLD is one of Caterpillar’s most innovative divisions, focused on helping customers build a better world. The division supports nearly every part of the services value stream, from procurement and design to manufacturing and distribution. PSLD is responsible for global Cat aftermarket parts distribution, integrated logistics, and service support for Caterpillar’s dealer network and customers worldwide.ResponsibilitiesServe as a trusted coach to leaders and managers on HR matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits.Align HR policies and programs for the business unit or region to promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.Analyze HR metrics and trends to develop insights and provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.Partner with senior management as a strategic advisor to identify and prioritize HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.Lead HR leaders in effective collaboration with Centers of Excellence and in serving as thought partners to the business and HR function.Develop and implement change management methods and materials to support deployment of HR programs and processes.What You Will Have:Education: Degree or equivalent experience desiredBusiness Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.Global Perspective: Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.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.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.Talent Management : Knowledge of how an organization attracts, recruits, retains, identifies and develops talent; ability to develop the talent required for an organization to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.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 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:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.Summary Pay Range:$172,630.00 - $258,950.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement* These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:July 29, 2026 - August 11, 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.SummaryLocation: Morton, IllinoisType: Full time