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.
As a Talent Acquisition Community Engagement Partner, you will be at the forefront of our talent acquisition efforts, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization. You will work closely with hiring managers to develop and implement strategic recruiting strategies, leverage cutting-edge sourcing technologies, and build robust candidate pipelines. Your expertise in technical recruiting and your ability to analyze workforce data will drive our success in attracting the best and brightest candidates.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact and help us achieve our ambitious goals, we want to hear from you!
In this role you will play a crucial role in counseling hiring managers on recruiting strategies, leveraging data to drive decision-making, and utilizing industry-leading sourcing technologies to build strong candidate pipelines.
What you will do:
- Strategic Counseling: Advise hiring managers on recruiting strategies and practices that align with organizational goals and direction.
- Full-Cycle Recruiting: Manage the entire recruiting process, including interviewing, pre-hire checks, extending offers, and coordinating orientation and start dates for new employees.
- Technology Utilization: Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools, and other sourcing technologies to identify and attract the most qualified candidates.
- Sourcing: Develop plans for sourcing top candidates based on company needs.
What you will have:
- Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with internal business partners, vendors, and peers.
- Partner with employment brand, marketing and communications to amplify our employer brand in the community.
- Share employee stories, career opportunities, and skill development initiatives through social media and local channels.
- Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
- Collaborate with recruiters and hiring managers to identify talent needs and align outreach efforts.
- Create programs that attract underrepresented talent and support inclusive hiring practices.
- Track and report on pipeline effectiveness and community engagement outcomes.
- Recruitment Channel Management: Knowledge of various recruitment channels and ability to use them effectively to achieve organizational talent strategy.
- Selects cost-effective suppliers or service providers for recruitment.
- Analyzes the effectiveness of different recruitment channels.
- Candidate Sourcing: Build and maintain relationships with local organizations, universities, workforce development programs, and diversity-focused groups.
- Represent the company at job fairs, networking events, and community forums.
- Develop and manage community-based recruiting campaigns and events.
- Workforce Analytics: Ability to analyze workforce data and metrics to support business decisions.
- Explains the organizational benefits of workforce analysis.
- Identifies methodologies and approaches in analyzing the workforce.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable speaking to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working with ATS, CRM tools, and sourcing technologies.
- Demonstrated experience with relationship management and a customer focus.
- Ability to analyze and utilize workforce data to drive decision-making.
A top candidate will also have:
- Familiarity with industry-leading sourcing technologies and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow).
- Experience conducting technical interviews and collaborating with technical teams to evaluate candidates.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges in the recruiting process.
- Experience managing multiple recruiting projects simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and best practices in technical recruiting.
- Participation in professional development opportunities and networking events.
Additional Information:
- This position’s primary location is in Peoria, IL.
- Considering candidates for domestic relocation to Peoria IL.
- Sponsorship is not offered.
- This position is on-site 5 days a week Monday to Friday.
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 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
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:
August 21, 2025 - August 27, 2025
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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