Human Resources Manager

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

Human Resources Manager

Product Support & Logistic Division has a Human Resources Manager role open in Victoria, Texas.  In this role you will be the onsite HR leader, supporting three Texas Integrated Logistics Services (ILS) facilities (Seguin, Waco, and Victoria) with approximately 300 employees, with the primary responsibility for overseeing all HR aspects within the logistics facilities while working closely with PSLD human resources leadership, Integrated Logistics Services leadership, and on-site leaders. As a member of the Human Resources team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a culture of employee engagement and development.

What You Will Do:

• Lead team to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.
• Collaborating with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Partner closely with facility leadership on the strategic department culture and employee relations needs.
• Trusted advisor providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc.
• Work with employees on all payrolls and all shifts, to provide direction regarding interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices and procedures, ensuring consistency. 
• Lead strategic workforce planning focusing on skill identification, succession planning and footprint management.
• Lead strategic HR projects related to culture, employee engagement, talent pipeline and other key focus areas.
• Aligning HR policies and programs for their facility 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.
• Work with HR partners and process owners.
• Assist with hiring, training, and safety-related initiatives.

What You Have: 

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred·        
• Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.·        
• 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.·        
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.·        
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.·        
• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.·        
• Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.·        
• 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.  

Additional Information:

• Primary location for this position is Victoria, Texas

• Travel required to support Texas facilities – Seguin & Waco

• This role requires 5 days a week onsite in supporting facilities

• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify.

• Sponsorship is not available.    

Skills Descriptors:

• Influencing: Utilizes sophisticated influencing and stakeholder management strategies to drive alignment, gain commitment, and achieve desired outcomes across all organizational levels. Effectively navigates complex decision-making environments, builds consensus among diverse stakeholders, and delivers persuasive recommendations supported by data, risk assessments, and business impact analyses.
• Leadership: Provides strategic leadership by establishing a sharp vision, inspiring commitment, and fostering accountability to achieve organizational objectives. Demonstrates the ability to lead through change, develop high-performing teams, and drive long-term business success through talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Staffing and Recruiting: Possesses deep expertise in talent acquisition strategies, workforce planning, and recruiting best practices. Leads the development and execution of innovative staffing solutions, resolves complex talent challenges, evaluates recruiting effectiveness, and promotes best-in-class attraction, selection, retention, and internal mobility practices.
• Effectiveness Measurement: Demonstrates expertise in measuring organizational, team, and program effectiveness through established metrics, benchmarks, and performance indicators. Monitors and evaluates quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to assess outcomes, identify opportunities, and drive sustainable performance improvements.
• Process Management: Applies advanced knowledge of process improvement methodologies and business optimization techniques to evaluate, redesign, and enhance organizational processes. Leads process diagnosis and value analysis efforts, aligns cross-functional resources, ensures operational effectiveness, and develops compelling business cases supporting process transformation and investment decisions. 

What 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. 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 one hundred 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

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

Posting Dates:

November 10, 2026 - November 24, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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