HR Manager
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Job Summary
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24Job 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 Title: HR Manager
Salary/Grade: Competitive
Location: Larne
Benefits:
Up to 18% bonus
Car allowance - 500pcm
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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
As the HR Manager you will be a key driver of our people strategy shaping and delivering HR initiatives that directly support our business goals. Youll act as a trusted advisor to leaders champion bestinclass HR policies and practices and play a pivotal role in creating an engaging highperformance culture where people can thrive and develop.
Leading an experienced team of HR Partners and Generalists youll collaborate closely with senior leadership to build embed and continuously evolve a strong consistent HR function at our Larne manufacturing site. This is a highvisibility role where youll have real influence helping to shape the future of both our people and our business.
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 (basic qualifications):
Leadership:
Demonstrable ability to lead and develop HR strategies that engage others in setting embracing and achieving organisational objectives.
Ability to apply multiple leadership styles to meet evolving team needs and support employee development.
Proven capability to use positive reinforcement and coaching techniques to motivate employees drive desired behaviors and enhance team productivity.
Ability to apply performance management feedback and principles to help develop team capability.
Business Acumen:
Designs the organisations planning processes and decision-making channels.
Demonstrates a bigpictureunderstanding of the business its interrelationships and priorities.
Demonstratesa strongfoundation of business fundamentals measurement and business finance.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
Proven capability to recognise clarify and prioritise concerns while assessing risks benefits and alternative solutions.
Ability to identify gather and organise relevant data ideas and information to inform decisions.
Experience documenting key inputsincluding data stakeholders processes and considerationsto support transparent and consistent decision-making.
Influencing:
Demonstrated ability to impact decisions within and outside the organisation.
Ability to use active listening and probing techniques to uncover opportunities to influence outcomes.
Proven capability to identify key decision makers and tailor communication to how they best receive information.
Experience presenting ideas and recommendations in persuasive terms that support organisational goals.
Employee Relations:
Knowledge of employee rights and obligations with the ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
Ability to consult managers and guide them on effective employee relations practices strategies and issue-resolution approaches.
Experience monitoring employee relations benchmarks such as satisfaction retention and turnover to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Knowledge of union practices and principles.
Talent Management:
Demonstrated knowledge of how an organisation attracts recruits retains identifies and develops talent to meet short and long-term business goals.
Ability to coordinate reward and recognition programs designed to retain high-performing and high-potential employees.
Experience assessing organisational competencies analysing talent development needs and maintaining visibility to high-potential employees.
What will put you ahead (preferred qualifications):
Demonstrated 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.
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
Posting Dates:
April 30 2026 - May 7 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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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About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
