Human Resources Business 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. Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner (18- Month Fixed Term Contract) Salary: £49,519 per annum + dependent on experience Location: Peterborough, UK Benefits:  25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays Up to 10% Bonus Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10% Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. About IPSD Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

As an HR Business Partner at Caterpillar, you will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people initiatives with organisational objectives to drive business performance and support Caterpillar's commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee engagement. Working closely with leaders across the organisation, you will provide expert guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, leadership development, employee engagement, and change management. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will leverage people insights and data-driven recommendations to influence decision-making, build organisational capability, and foster a high-performance culture. The HR Business Partner will play a key role in translating business strategy into effective people solutions while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and Caterpillar's values.

Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organisational goals and drive business performance. Provide strategic and operational HR guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning, and talent management. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations matters, ensuring consistent application of company policies and employment legislation. Coach and develop managers to strengthen leadership capability, employee engagement, and team effectiveness. Support performance management processes, including goal setting, talent reviews, performance improvement planning, and development discussions. Use workforce data, HR metrics, and business insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and recommend solutions. Lead and support change management initiatives, helping leaders and employees navigate organisational change effectively. Partner with Talent Acquisition teams to support hiring strategies, workforce requirements, and employer branding initiatives. Drive employee engagement activities and action plans to create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to deliver key HR programmes, including compensation, benefits, learning and development, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Support annual HR cycles such as performance reviews, salary planning, succession planning, and talent assessments. Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and HR governance requirements. Identify opportunities to improve HR