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.

Definition The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for leading the full recruitment lifecycle and serving as a strategic advisor to hiring managers. This role provides expertise in talent acquisition, including workforce planning, candidate sourcing, assessment, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding coordination. The incumbent partners closely with business leaders to develop and execute hiring strategies that support organizational objectives while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.

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.

Descriptors Relationship Management Knowledge of relationship management techniques and the ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with business leaders, candidates, vendors, and peers. Level: Extensive Experience Communicates effectively with stakeholders regarding recruitment expectations, timelines, and deliverables. Influences hiring managers and business leaders through data-driven recommendations. Conducts regular reviews of recruitment progress, challenges, and successes. Builds and maintains long-term partnerships with key stakeholders and external vendors. Creates opportunities to educate hiring teams on talent market trends and recruitment best practices. Mentors and empowers others to establish collaborative and productive working relationships. 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. Level: Working Knowledge Identifies expressed and unexpressed business talent needs. Aligns recruiting strategies to critical business objectives. Develops methods to improve responsiveness and service delivery. Balances candidate quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness. Escalates issues that could impact stakeholder satisfaction or business outcomes. Recruitment Channel Management Knowledge of selecting, implementing, and managing recruitment channels to support talent acquisition objectives. Level: Working Knowledge Utilizes multiple recruitment channels to attract top talent. Identifies and manages cost-effective sourcing partners and recruitment vendors. Evaluates recruitment channel effectiveness through