2026 Human Resources Professional Development Program

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Job Summary
The Human Resources Development Program (HRDP) is designed to strengthen the Human Resources talent pipeline by hiring high potentials and accelerating their foundational learning of HR and of Caterpillar through a rotational program focused on providing diverse on-the-job experiences preparing them to become future Caterpillar leaders. Your peers assignment leaders and business partners will mentor you through the program as you learn and grow with our team.

What You Will Do:

• Counsel the business on employee and/or labor relations challenges to ensure high-performing teams and an inclusive environment.

• Deploy recruitment solutions to increase the diversity of workforce composition.

• Identify talent and create visibility and awareness to enable a cross-functional talent pipeline for the enterprise.

• Comprehensive HR data analysis to identify insights to make better decisions and drive efficiencies for the business.

What You Have:

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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.

• Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.

• Explains the importance of effective business communication.

• Speaks/writes using correct language mechanics and gestures.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes the organizational culture for interacting with others.

• Provides examples of individuals with good interpersonal skills and their specific skills.

• Explains the benefits of maintaining positive working relationships with associates.

• States the basic characteristics of good working relationships.

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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.

• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.

• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.

• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approachesandtechniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environmentandbe comfortable with change.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains the perspective that change is inevitable.

• Seeks value in new ways of doing things.

• Easily copes with day-to-day frustrations adversities and uncertainties.

• Provides examples of flexible and inflexible behavior in the face of change.

Growth and Agility: Knowledge of the necessity of businessesandindividuals to experiment learn continuouslyandachieve value for the organization; ability to embrace challenges show resilienceandproactively seek improvementandinnovation to improve an organizations competitive advantage.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Knows how to access and use available learning and development resources.

• Identifies and welcomes changes and ambiguities that arise in the business environment.

• Asks questions and listens to and embraces feedback non-defensively for personal growth.

• Collects necessary information learning resources and best practices used to resolve ambiguous situations.

Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Identifies the key objectives of gathering data.

• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.

• Applies basic data-gathering methodologies.

• Identifies key sources of needed information.

Tops Candidates will also have:

• Previous HR Internships or Caterpillar work experience (2 years or less)

• HR Related Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degreein Human Resources Business with an emphasis in HR or related degree.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding).

Additional Info:

• Program Start Dates: January & June 2026.

• Location of rotations varies by business need.

• Must be willing to relocate throughout the program.

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

2-year Developmental Program
**May be extended in certain circumstances but no longer than a total duration of 3 years

• 12 months as an HR Generalist in one of our manufacturing facilities.

• 6-12 months as an HR specialist/strategic project role in one of our centers of excellence and/or our HR Operations teams.

Development

• On-the job experience with each rotation.

• Assigned Mentor (HR Leadership Team or HR Director).

• In-person and virtual learning sessions throughout the program.

• Ongoing networking with program participants and HR leaders across the enterprise.

Rotations

• 2-3 Rotations.

• Rotations are focused on business needs while considering employees interest.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Any 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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