Director of Human Resources - Global Construction & Infrastructure

at  Caterpillar

ABOUT US:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Human Resources will have global responsibility for the Global Construction & Infrastructure (GCI) division which is part of our Construction Industries Segment.
Global Construction & Infrastructure manages worldwide sales, service and marketing for the Earthmoving, Excavation, and Load & Haul machinery groups. The GCI team exclusively partners with the Cat® dealer network to promote and commercially support the sale of Cat-branded products, solutions and services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Human Resrouces will manage the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with business objectives, provides guidance on HR policies and practices, and fosters a culture of employee engagement and development.

KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIZATION:

Knowledge of the organization’s vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.

• Promotes the rationale and organizing principles of organization’s structure.
• Aligns own department’s plans with enterprise mission and vision.
• Coaches others on organization’s philosophy, culture, and history.
• Trains others on the functions, key responsibilities, and practices of multiple departments or units.
• Makes effective use of the organizations unofficial structure and back channels.
• Participates in developing formal procedures and structures for getting things done within the organization.

• Acting as a trusted coach providing guidance to senior leaders on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc.
• Aligning HR policies and programs for their division which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborating with senior management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Leading team of HR leaders to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.
• Leading, supporting, and influencing the design and change management approach of large-scale talent-focused change efforts impacting highly matrixed lines of business.