Human Resources Manager

The Industrial Power Systems Division currently has an opening for a Human Resources Manager located in Seguin, Texas. The large engine business is a global organization with approximately 2,500 employees around the world. It’s footprint spans through south central Texas and India. Our business is an industry leader in the manufacturing of diesel power, and we are responsible for building the 7.2 -18L engines and power gensets. Our products don’t just go into other Caterpillar machines, we provide these services to a vast external market worldwide.

The Opportunity:

The Global Human Resources Manager is the lead Human Resources position for the Large Engine Group within the division. Your purpose is to manage and contribute to the strategic development and administration of human resources policies and procedures and be actively involved in the joint strategic leadership of the people strategy along with the General Manager and the leadership team. The incumbent leads the Human Resource organization and people related initiatives. These responsibilities include achievement of strategic goals for employee engagement, safety, labor relations, leadership, employee development, diversity, inclusion and communications. You will be integral to the Large Engine Leadership team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Provide direction and guidance while serving as a trusted advisor to the General and/or Facility Manager, business team managers and all other employees on HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency
Actively participate as a functional manager on business team ensuring human resources is an integral part of the business strategy while championing our leadership behaviors and values.
Provide direction to Facility Management in interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices and procedures, as well as international laws if applicable, governmental regulations, and internal investigations to enhance consistency and maintain and improve the work environment of the facility
Provide employment and personnel services including hiring new employees, administering benefits, providing appropriate training, and ensuring a safe work environment
Provide directives considering impact upon the company (financial), employee engagement, and consideration for the future (new practices, policies, and procedures)
Support and maintain regional point of contacts for competitive businesses for local wage and benefit surveys to be conducted
In Non-U.S. locations, this position may be responsible for surveys and benchmarking data for merit, gain sharing, short term incentive plan (STIP) and evaluation of the results and recommendation of compensation strategy to Corporate Compensation
Research, benchmark, create strategic initiatives, and design implementation strategy to improve business unit results at all locations

Formulate and/or implement policies, practices and procedures related to employment practices, appropriate training, benefits, and safety

Develop and coordinate, training, development, and promotion to ensure proper and effective staffing, personnel selection and practices, manpower planning and succession planning, skills development, training, policy & practice interpretation and application
Assist managers in addressing individual and organizational effectiveness issues and compensation administration
Function as the Human Resources lead contact for the defined unit, determining and providing services directly or from specialized support groups
Manage a work unit of primarily HR supervisors where some review of subordinate work is required as well as training, developing and mentoring
Responsible for managing all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates.
Partner with the HR Center of Excellence organizations as necessary to execute talent initiatives and ensure employees receive effective HR support.
Proactively partner with HR leadership, continuously shaping and improving HR capability.

Typical internal customers include the employees at all levels in one or more facilities and/or Divisions. The position often confronts complex issues or problems, which require careful analysis and diagnosis. Problems are often unique, and solutions can require original approaches. May modify existing approaches or develop new solutions. Sets priorities and establishes a work plan in order to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results. Establishes quality standards consistent with overall quality goals. Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Process Quality. Position serves as facilitator for the analysis and development of new quality initiatives in the measure(s) stated.

Required Qualifications:

Extensive background in the following human resources areas: labor relations, employee benefits, compensation, employment practices, employee development, and training with a working knowledge of operations, manufacturing, and sales.
College or university degree from an accredited school
10+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience
Ability to consider both traditional and non-traditional approaches to human resource management
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills in order to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the department to take specific actions