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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.\nThe Senior Manager Human Resources directs the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with business objectives, provides guidance on HR policies and practices, and fosters a culture of employee engagement and development. This person will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders by translating business priorities into integrated workforce, talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement strategies. Leads complex, cross-functional HR initiatives and partners across HR, EHS, and Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent, scalable, and practical solutions for the organization.\nWhat You Will Do:\nCollaborating with senior management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.\nProvides strategic consulting and recommendations to senior leadership on organizational effectiveness, workforce capabilities, operating-model improvements\nLeads the analysis and redesign of processes to eliminate complexity, standardize practices, improve scalability, and reduce cost-to-serve.\nActing as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc. Advises on complex talent, employee relations, organizational change, and leadership effectiveness matters.\nAnalyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.\nPartners with leaders to strengthen employee engagement, organizational culture, retention, and overall workforce effectiveness.\nProvides leadership and coordination across HR partners, EHS, and Centers of Excellence to ensure solutions are aligned, roles are clear, and business needs are addressed effectively.\nDeveloping and implementing change management methods and materials to facilitate deployment of HR programs and processes within a specific organization\nLeads portfolio prioritization, sequencing, resource planning, and governance for strategic HR initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives\nWhat You Will Have:\nEducation: Bachelor's Degree preferred\nBusiness 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.\nHuman Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.\nOrganizational Effectiveness: Knowledge of organizational design, operating models, and organizational effectiveness principles; ability to align structures, roles, capabilities, and processes with business strategy. \nDecision 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. \nInfluencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. \nCross-Team Integration: Understanding of the importance of inter-team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions, and collaborate in solving problems as one team.\nAdditional Info:\nThis position will be located in Houston, TX\nThis role requires 5 days a week in office\nDomestic relocation is available for those who qualify\nSponsorship is not available\nInternational and Domestic travel up to 10%\nWhat You Will Get:\nOur 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.\nHere 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.\nAll qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.\nAbout Caterpillar -\nCaterpillar 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 100 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.\nFinal details:\nPlease 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.\n#LI\nSummary Pay Range:\n$159,120.00 - $238,680.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. 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