Caterpillar Inc. · 13 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $217K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, committed to building a better, more sustainable world. The Human Resources Manager will oversee all HR aspects within the facility, collaborating with management to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and supporting approximately 1200 employees.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead team of HR professionals to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR
Collaborating with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives
Partner closely with facility leadership on the strategic department culture and employee relations needs
Trusted advisor providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc
Work with employees on all payrolls and all shifts, to provide direction regarding interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices, and procedures, ensuring consistency
Lead strategic workforce planning focusing on skill identification, succession planning and footprint management
Lead strategic HR projects related to culture, employee engagement, talent pipeline and other key focus areas
Aligning HR policies and programs for their facility which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance
Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management
Work with global HR partners and process owners
Assist with hiring, training, and safety-related initiatives
Qualification
Required
Business 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
Strong experience in data analysis and storytelling through reporting
Proficient in HR and reporting tools (i.e. Workday, Power BI, and Excel)
Prior experience working in a manufacturing plant is highly preferred
Skilled in presenting complex topics to diverse audiences across organizational levels
Demonstrates exceptional judgment and creative problem-solving abilities
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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