Talent Acquisition Partner

About the Role

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to support hiring for its Manufacturing Student & Graduates Program. This role will focus on recruiting for manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, and environmental health and safety student & graduate talent programs, with a focus on functional early-in-career full-time employees and internships in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Counseling hiring managers regarding recruiting strategies and practices that support organizational goals, leveraging data to drive decision-making.
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle: recruiting, interviewing, checking references, making offers, and communicating orientation and start date plans for new employees.
• Utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools, and industry-leading sourcing technologies to deliver qualified candidates and build strong candidate pipelines.
• Developing sourcing plans for appropriate and diverse candidates, conducting the interview process, and extending offers while maintaining a low cost per hire.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Relationship Management: Knowledge of techniques and ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs.
• Recruitment Channel Management: Knowledge of various recruitment channels (e.g., computer databases, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms, employee referrals) and ability to use them effectively.
• Candidate Screening: Knowledge of techniques, methods, and processes for candidate screening and ability to preselect suitable candidates.
• Candidate Sourcing: Knowledge of techniques, methods, and channels for candidate sourcing and ability to attract and qualify candidates.
• Staffing and Recruiting: Knowledge of standards, processes, techniques, and methods for identifying, selecting, retaining, and relocating qualified personnel.

Qualifications That Will Set You Apart

• Workforce Analytics: Knowledge of HR and workforce issues and trends; ability to analyze workforce data, information, and metrics to support business decisions.
• Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests.
• Monitors client satisfaction levels.
• Works with clients to address critical issues and resolve problems.
• Surfaces new or unexpressed customer needs.
• Develops consistent methods for maintaining customer responsiveness.
• Analyzes the effectiveness of different recruitment channels.
• Screens candidates to obtain detailed information on knowledge, skills, and motivation.
• Exchanges candidate and job information with hiring managers.
• Reviews candidates' resumes and cover letters.
• Sources candidates through various channels.
• Operates candidate sourcing tools and software.
• Applies effective candidate selection techniques.
• Provides staffing services for routine positions.

Additional Information

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Compensation & Benefits

• Summary Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00
• Compensation and benefits offered may vary.
• Benefits include (subject to eligibility):
• 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.