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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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition
Implements site or regional talent management processes, programs and practices that aim to attract, measure, develop, manage and retain the organization's talent pool, leveraging enterprise standards and tailoring them to fit unique organizational needs.

Responsibilities
•    Serving as a thought leader for talent management programs and technology; Providing advice and support to business and HR leaders, addressing talent management related questions and requests.
•    Assisting upper management in evaluating the effectiveness of the organization's talent practices and recommending improvement opportunities.
•    Facilitating change management initiatives associated with talent management activities.
•    Leading team of talent management professionals to collaborate effectively with Centers of Excellence and serve as thought partners to the business and HR. 

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors
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.
 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Applies organization's operating principles and practices within own business unit.
•    Supports the mission, vision, and objectives of own department or unit.
•    Assesses local and industry examples of acceptable and unacceptable business practices.
•    Obtains information regarding key players, key issues, and key strategies in own unit.
•    Specifies the roles and responsibilities of own business unit.

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
 Level Extensive Experience: 
•    Achieves influence and impact even when holding a position contrary to the majority.
•    Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking substance or impact.
•    Leads and presents collaborative assessments that persuasively influence decision makers.
•    Advises on techniques to build rapport and commitment to common purpose.
•    Determines and leverages the decision-making style of the individual or group being influenced.
•    Delivers well-received presentations of cost, benefits, risks, and other considerations.

Talent Management : Knowledge of how an organization attracts, recruits, retains, identifies and develops talent; ability to develop the talent required for an organization to achieve its short-term and long-term goals.
 Level Extensive Experience: 
•    Educates recruiters and HR staff on desirable qualities in prospective employees.
•    Designs individual development plans for specific high-potential employees.
•    Evaluates all talent initiatives and ensures smooth processes for talent management programs.
•    Develops profiles of internal and external candidates who have management or leadership potential.
•    Directs multiple talent management programs in diverse organizations.
•    Coaches others on how to find opportunities for job rotation to expose talented individuals to new experiences.

Training and Development: Knowledge of employee training and development methodologies; ability to ensure that a target population has the knowledge and skills required to meet both tactical and strategic objectives.
 Level Extensive Experience: 
•    Develops targeted programs for management and high potential employees.
•    Evaluates internal and external providers to identify the best supplements to the organization's already existing programs.
•    Monitors employee progress in specialized programs to ensure that all program goals are met.
•    Designs or selects programs that meet prioritized needs and allow for variety in learning styles.
•    Coaches others on the use of live instruction and technology-based approaches for diverse groups.
•    Consults on how and where to research training issues like tools, delivery methods, programs, etc.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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