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Human Resources Generalist

Caterpillar


Job Location:

Pontiac, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89210 - 133810
Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Human Resources

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.

TheHuman Resources GeneralistinPontiac Illinoisprovides support to a business unit across staffing employee relations performance management and training. This role has a strong operational focus with approximately50% of responsibilities dedicated to supporting the union move coordinator function including administration of theunion job bid process. This is an excellententry-level HR opportunityfor a highly organized detail-oriented professional who thrives in aprocess-driven environment. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate compliant HR processes while supporting employees and leaders with day-to-day HR needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support theunion move coordinator process including administration and execution of theunion job bid process ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with established procedures.

  • Maintain and managehigh-volume detail-driven HR processes ensuring documentation and records are complete and accurate.

  • Provide HR support across staffing employee development performance management and training.

  • Partner with leaders to provide guidance on employee-related matters including employee relations and policy interpretation.

  • Support employee relations activities including routine issue resolution employee counseling and exit interviewing.

  • Assist with compensation and performance management processes ensuring consistency and adherence to policy.

  • Gather and organize HR data supporting reporting needs and identifying trends or issues.

Required Skills

  • Strongorganizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple processes accurately.

  • Ability to work in aprocess-driven environment following structured workflows and ensuring compliance.

  • Working knowledge ofemployee relations includingunderstandingand applying HR policies and procedures.

  • Working knowledge ofdecision making and critical thinking with the ability to assess situations and support solutions.

  • Strongcommunicationand interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees and leaders.

  • Working knowledge ofdata gathering and reporting includingmaintainingaccuraterecords andidentifyingtrends.

  • Degree or equivalent experience desired.

What Will Set You Apart:

  • Experience supportingunion or labor environments

  • Exposure tojob bidding processes workforce movement or scheduling coordination

  • Experience working inhigh-volume administrative or HR operations roles

  • Strong ability to managemultiple priorities witha high levelof accuracy

  • Experience supportingstructured HR processes or compliance-heavy environments

What You Will Get

This role offers the opportunity to builda strong foundationin Human Resources while gaining hands-on experience in bothHR generalist responsibilities and union workforce processes. You will develop critical skills in HR operations employee relations and business support while working in a structured process-driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their HR career within a stable and well-established organization.

Summary Pay Range:

$89210.00 - $133810.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

June 15 2026 - June 22 2026

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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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

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