Human Resources Manager

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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 Title: HR Manager

Salary/Grade: 53288 - 70000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Larne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Up to 18% bonus

• Car allowance - 500pcm

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution up to 6%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

This position requires a 4.5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

About EPD

Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing back-up power to hospitals providing emergency power when natural disasters strike and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres municipalities and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies products and services to help our customers build a bettermore sustainableworld. We need self-motivated intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

Are you an experienced HR professional who has the desire to lead an experienced team of HR Partners and Generalists Are you looking to take your career to the next level by driving success through our values of Safety Integrity Teamwork Excellence and Commitment You could have that opportunity to achieve that at our facility in Larne Northern Ireland. This role fits within Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD).

In this role you play an integral role leading and implementing HR strategies aligned with our business objectives providing guidance on HR policies and practices and foster a culture of employee engagement and development.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organizations strategic goals and objectives.

• Align HR policies and programs for their business unit or region which promote employee engagement retention and performance.

• Act as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters including performance management compensation and benefits etc.

• Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.

• Lead a team of HR professionals to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.

What you have:

Leadership:

• Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in settingembracingand achievingobjectiveswhile having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

• Utilizesan appropriate styleof leadership: autocratic democratic laissez-faire/free rein meet team needs and development

• Utilizes positive reinforcement to motivate &attaindesired behaviors; increases productivity.

• Demonstrates leadership qualities: intelligence dominance persistence integrity confidence.

• Employsleadership theories such as contingency and transactional and associated techniques.

• Manages own behaviors during interactions such as feedback giving to shape workplace events.

Business Acumen:

• Designs the organizations planning processes and decision-making channels.

• Demonstrates a bigpictureunderstanding of the business its interrelationships and priorities.

• Demonstratesstrongfoundation of business fundamentals measurement and business finance.

• Ability to explain theadvantages and risks of using business simulations for critical business decisions.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

• Identifies obtains and organizes relevant data and ideas.

• Participates in documenting data ideas players stakeholders and processes.

• Recognizes clarifies and prioritizes concerns.

• Assistsin assessing risksbenefitsand consideration of alternatives.

Influencing:

• Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability toimpactdecisions within and outside own organization.

• Develops basic persuasive arguments.

• Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.

• Usesactive listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.

• Identifieswho the decision makers are and how they receive information.

• Regularlypresentsideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

Employee Relations:

• Knowledge of the rights and obligations inthe employeerelations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.

• Consults managers on effective employee relations practices and strategies.

• Monitors employee relations benchmarks such as satisfactionretentionor turnover.

• Advisesonemployment rights when dealing with employee relations issues.

• Guides others on multiple employee relations functions and vehicles.

• Evaluates and updates practices for employee grievancesperformanceor disciplinary actions.

• Knowledge of union practices and principles

Talent Management:

• Knowledge of how an organization attracts recruitsretainsidentifiesand develops talent; ability to develop the talent required for an organization to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.

• Coordinates reward and recognition programs designed toretaindesirable employees.

• Participates in assessing the competencies present in current members of the organization.

• Analyzes talent development needs andmaintainsa list of high-potential employees.

What will put you ahead:

• University Degree preferred

• Knowledgeor experience with internal communications

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 organizations vision structure culture philosophy operating principles values and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to supportoptimalperformance.

• Promotes the rationale and organizing principles oforganizationsstructure.

• Alignsowndepartments plans with enterprise mission and vision.

• Coachesothers on organizations philosophy culture and history.

• Trains others on the functions key responsibilities and practices of multiple departments or units.

• Makeseffective use of theorganizationsunofficial structure and back channels.

• Participates in developing formal procedures and structures for getting things done within the organization

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 nearly 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. #CaterpillarNI #LI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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