HR Generalist

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.

At Caterpillar IT, we’re not just supporting technology—we’re driving innovation. We’re the go-to partners across the business, helping teams work smarter, faster, and safer. The HR team for Caterpillar IT is a strategic partner in powering that innovation and employee success. From talent planning and development to employee relations, the Human Resource team ensures that every Caterpillar IT employee has the tools, support, and culture to be a catalyst. If you're passionate about solving real-world problems with cutting-edge solutions, you’ll feel right at home here.

We’re looking for a Human Resources Generalist who enjoys variety, likes solving problems, and is energized by trying new things. This role will support a broad range of HR activities, from managing employee and leader inquiries and completing Workday transactions to supporting recognition programs, Employee Insights activities, and other HR initiatives.

The ideal candidate is someone who is curious, organized, comfortable with technology, and willing to challenge the status quo. We’re looking for someone who can execute the fundamentals of HR well, while also bringing fresh ideas and finding opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve our HR processes and employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Make recommendations to management on issues concerning employees, turnover or training.
• Handle employee relations issues, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
• Conducting organizational effectiveness assessments and recommend programs to address issues.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve HR processes and help implement new ways of working.

What You Have:

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
• HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures: Knowledge of human resource function; ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.
• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.

Additional Information:

• This position can be located in Irving, TX OR East Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• This role requires the candidate to be onsite Monday to Friday.
• Travel will be approximately 10%

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

November 11, 2026 - November 20, 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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