human resources manager

Career Area:
Human Resources

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About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, weve 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.

The Building Construction Products (BCP) Division has an exciting opportunity available as a Human Resources Manager located in Torreon, Mexico. In this role you will be the onsite lead HR of approximately 1800 employees, and primarily responsible for overseeing all HR aspects within the facility while working closely with the Facility Manager and on-site senior leaders. As a member of the Human Resources team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team, and we cannot wait for you to join us

What You Will Do:

• Lead team of HR professionals to collaborate effectively with other Centers of Excellence and serve as thought leaders to the business and HR.
• Collaborating with management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
• Partner closely with facility leadership on the strategic department culture and employee relations needs.
• Trusted advisor providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc.
• Work with employees on all payrolls and all shifts, to provide direction regarding interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices, and procedures, as well as Mexican labor laws and governmental regulations ensuring consistency.
• Lead strategic workforce planning focusing on skill identification, succession planning and footprint management.
• Lead strategic HR projects related to culture, employee engagement, talent pipeline and other key focus areas.
• Aligning HR policies and programs for their facility which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
• Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.
• Work with global HR partners and process owners.
• Assist with hiring, training, and safety-related initiatives.

What You Have:

• Decision 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.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
• Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives.
• Strategic Global & Organizational Knowledge: Applies a global perspective to drive strategic business decisions and align organizational capabilities with talent management - focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining the right people to meet long-term goals.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong experience in data analysis and storytelling through reporting.
• Proficient in HR and reporting tools (i.e., Workday, Power BI, and Excel).
• 8 years of prior HR and leadership experience working in a manufacturing plant is highly preferred.
• Skilled in presenting complex topics to diverse audiences across organizational levels.
• Demonstrates exceptional judgment and creative problem-solving abilities.
• English Communication & Influence: Ability to communicate and influence effectively in English - spoken, written, and read - to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and global alignment.

Additional Information:

• Location: Torreon, MX
• Domestic relocation is offered.
• This position requires the candidate to work on-site five days a week.

Employee benefits details:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are fundamental to the success of our clients who build a better world. Here s/he earns more than a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits from day one.

Final details:
Please check the email associated with your application frequently, including the spam/spam folder, as this is the primary method of correspondence. If you would like to know the status of your application, please use the candidate login on our careers website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
Caterpillar reserves the right to change or modify benefits at any time, subject prior notice and in compliance with legal requirements. Benefit eligibility may vary by position and location.
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Posting Dates:
October 7, October 19, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Locations - TORREON, COAHUILA, MEXICO