Students and Graduates Talent Acquisition Manager
Irving, TX - USA
Job Summary
Career Area:
Human ResourcesJob 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.
As the Students and Graduates (S&G) Talent Acquisition Manager you will lead a team dedicated to identifying attracting and hiring top early-career talent for management professional and technical this highly visible role you will provide thought leadership and operational support across the enterprise helping Caterpillar build a strong pipeline of future pioneers innovators and problem solvers who will shape whats next.
You will develop and implement strategic recruitment programs partner closely with Talent Acquisition leadership and drive consistent adoption of leading practices that support a best-in-class candidate and stakeholder experience.
What youll do:
- Lead motivate and develop a team maximizing individual contributions while supporting ongoing professional growth
- Oversee recruitment programs driving continuous improvements across sourcing selection and overall hiring processes
- Establish and implement best practices that align recruiting strategies with organizational goals and priorities
- Partner with business leaders to anticipate and understand current and future workforce needs providing strategic guidance and insights to support talent planning
What You will Bring:
Leadership
- Proven leadership capability with experience translating strategy into actionable plans and outcomes
- Ability to motivate coach and develop teams to achieve high performance
- Skilled in setting clear expectations driving accountability and creating structure for success
- Adept at adapting leadership style to fit team dynamics and business needs
- Experience leading group decision-making and fostering collaboration to achieve results
Effectiveness Measurement
- Strong expertise in measuring and improving quality and productivity using data-driven approaches
- Ability to define track and evaluate performance metrics across multiple functions
- Experience leveraging industry benchmarks to assess and elevate performance
- Proven success using insights and measurement frameworks to drive continuous improvement
- Skilled at leading teams in data collection analysis and reporting practices
Influencing
- Demonstrated ability to influence decisions at all levels including in complex or opposing situations
- Exceptional communication skills with a track record of delivering compelling data-backed recommendations
- Ability to tailor influencing strategies to different stakeholders and decision-making styles
- Experience building alignment trust and commitment toward shared objectives
- Strong presenter effectively articulating tradeoffs across cost risk and value
Workforce Analytics
- Deep understanding of workforce trends metrics and analytics to support strategic decision-making
- Experience analyzing workforce data to optimize organizational effectiveness and resource allocation
- Ability to design and leverage dashboards and reporting tools across multiple data sources
- Proven track record of using analytics to improve workforce planning efficiency and outcomes
- Experience advising on the selection and implementation of workforce metrics and tools
Additional Details:
- The primary location for this position is Irving TX
- This is a fully onsite role Monday to Friday in office.
- To supportglobalbusiness there may be a requirement to travel up to20%.
- Relocation assistance is available for this role
- Sponsorship isnot available
Summary Pay Range:
$128470.00 - $192710.00Compensation 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 29 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
Manager
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.