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Caterpillar
Talent Acquisition Partner
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A Recruiter works for a company or organization to recruit qualified candidates for open positions, or works with a recruiting agency to identify candidates and match jobseekers with job placements. May specialize in recruiting professionals in a particular industry, or specialize in recruiting at colleges.
$65,624 / year median in Illinois
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Career Area:
Human Resources Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just talk about progress and innovation here
- we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.
What You Will do:
Counseling hiring managers regarding recruiting strategies and practices that support the goals and direction of the organization; leveraging data to drive decision-making. Sourcing, pipelining, phone screening, scheduling interviews, making offers, performing pre-employment screening, 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 the most qualified candidates for current roles and building strong candidate pipelines for future roles. Developing plans for sourcing appropriate and diverse candidates, conducting the interview process, and extending offers to selected candidates Collaborate across the organization, talent acquisition community, and business segment to support Caterpillar at recruitment events and programming, as well as community outreach initiatives Partner with business leaders and HR team members to develop and maintain effective relationships across Engineering, Manufacturing, and other LPSD teams. Provide back-up recruiting services within the LPSD team and for other regions as needed.What You Will Have:
Relationship Management:
Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.Customer/Market Focus:
Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.Recruitment Channel Management:
Knowledge of the benefit, selection, implementation, and operation of various recruitment channels (e.g., computer databases, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms and employee referrals); ability to use appropriate channels to achieve objectives of organizational talent strategy.Candidate Screening:
Knowledge of techniques, methods and processes of candidate screening; ability to preselect suitable candidates for first and further interviews within the organization.Candidate Sourcing:
Knowledge of techniques, methods and channels of candidate sourcing; ability to attract and qualify candidates for immediate job vacancies or as potential long-term job candidates.Staffing and Recruiting:
Knowledge of standards, processes, techniques and methods used in staffing and recruiting; ability to identify, select, retain and relocate qualified personnel, both internally and externally, for a wide range of positions.Workforce Analytics:
Knowledge of human resources (HR) and workforce issues and trends; ability to analyze workforce data, information and metrics and apply the results to support business decisions.Top Candidates will also have:
3 plus years of talent acquisition experience., preference for high volume recruitment filling welding, machining, heat treat, material handling type roles Familiarity with ATS and CRM systems like Workday or Beamery. A strong understanding of brand standards and marketing/communication best practices for content creation for internal and external facing mediums.Additional Information:
Travel requirements may be less than 10%. This position is located in Mossville, IL and will require 5 days onsite per week. Domestic relocation is NOT available. VISA Sponsorship is NOT availableWhat You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays. All qualified individuals- Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities
- are encouraged to apply. About Caterpillar
- Caterpillar Inc.
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application- please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00- $133,810.
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.
Posting Dates:
July 16, 2026- July 23, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.