Talent Acquisition Partner

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with organizational goals and workforce plans.
• Provide market intelligence, talent insights, and data-driven recommendations to support hiring decisions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessment coordination, reference checks, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
• Utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, and advanced sourcing tools to identify and engage top talent.
• Build and maintain robust talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
• Implement sourcing strategies focused on attracting diverse and high-quality talent while optimizing time-to-fill and cost-per-hire metrics.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through proactive communication and effective stakeholder management.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and leverage workforce analytics to improve hiring outcomes and process efficiencies.
• Promote employer branding initiatives and represent the organization positively in the talent marketplace.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and recruitment best practices.
  
  

Skill Descriptors

Relationship Management

Knowledge of relationship management techniques and the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with business leaders, candidates, vendors, and peers.

• Influences hiring managers and business leaders through data-driven recommendations.
• Builds and maintains long-term partnerships with key stakeholders and external vendors.
  
  

Customer/Market Focus

Understanding of evolving market trends and the ability to respond to customer and business needs in a manner that consistently adds value.

• Identifies expressed and unexpressed business talent needs.
• Aligns recruiting strategies to critical business objectives.
  
  

Recruitment Channel Management

Knowledge of selecting, implementing, and managing recruitment channels to support talent acquisition objectives.

• Utilizes multiple recruitment channels to attract top talent.
• Identifies and manages cost-effective sourcing partners and recruitment vendors.
  
  

Candidate Screening

Knowledge of effective candidate assessment and screening methodologies.

• Screens candidates for professional, technical, and leadership roles.
• Ensures compliance with HR policies and recruitment standards throughout the screening process.
  
  

Candidate Sourcing

Knowledge of sourcing techniques, methods, and tools to attract top talent.

• Develops and executes multi-channel sourcing strategies.
• Advises business leaders on talent availability and sourcing approaches.
• Benchmarks sourcing strategies against industry best practices.
  
  

Staffing and Recruiting

Knowledge of staffing strategies, recruiting processes, and talent acquisition best practices.

• Manages complex recruitment assignments across multiple business functions.
• Consults with stakeholders on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and talent availability.
  
  

Workforce Analytics

Knowledge of HR metrics, workforce trends, and reporting methodologies that support informed business decisions.

• Analyzes recruitment and workforce data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Generates reports and dashboards to support leadership decision-making.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At minimal 4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, or Human Resources.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment for technical, professional hiring.
• Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.
• Experience using ATS, CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment preferred.
  
  

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 8, 2026 - September 17, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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