Manager Talent Acquisition

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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.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team supporting a high-volume production facility in Decatur IL. This position will serve as a working supervisor for a team of 2-4 Recruiters and will play a critical role in driving talent acquisition strategies community outreach and workforce development initiatives.

This highly visible role will be embedded in the facility and actively engaged with the local community representing the company in outreach efforts including Career Pathways and other workforce development programs.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage a team of Recruiters focused on high-volume hiring for production operations.
• Partner with facility leadership to understand current and future workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies to meet those needs. Collaborate with Facility Managers HR leaders etc.
• Oversee recruitment programs and implement process improvements to enhance sourcing selection and candidate experience.
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools workforce development organizations and community partners to support outreach and pipeline development.
• Represent the company at job fairs hiring events and community forums.
• Develop and execute Career Pathways initiatives to support long-term talent development and retention.
• Monitor and analyze recruiting metrics and workforce data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to hiring and employment practices.

What Skills You Will Have:

Leadership

• Experience leading recruiting teams and developing individual contributors.
• Ability to motivate and coach team members to achieve performance goals.
• Ability to engage direct reports in utilization of new software.

Staffing and Recruiting

• Knowledge of sourcing strategies selection techniques and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience managing high-volume recruiting programs.

Recruitment Channel Management

• Ability to evaluate and optimize recruitment channels including job boards social media employee referrals and community partnerships.

Community Engagement

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders including schools workforce boards and nonprofit organizations.

Process Management

• Ability to document monitor and improve recruiting workflows and processes.

Workforce Analytics

• Experience using data to evaluate recruiting effectiveness and support workforce planning.

Influencing and Communication

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across levels and functions.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Experience in talent acquisition preferably with experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience in high-volume recruiting environments preferred.
• Familiarity with community outreach and workforce development programs is a plus.

Additional Information:

• This position is based full-time in Decatur IL.
• Must be able to work onsite Monday to Friday.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• This position may require limited travel. (5%-10%).
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years weve 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:

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

Posting Dates:

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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