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Human Resources Job Description:
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About Us:
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 nearly 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.
Job Summary:
The Director of Human Resources will have global responsibility for the Global Construction & Infrastructure (GCI) division which is part of our Construction Industries Segment.
Global Construction & Infrastructure manages worldwide sales, service and marketing for the Earthmoving, Excavation, and Load & Haul machinery groups. The GCI team exclusively partners with the Cat® dealer network to promote and commercially support the sale of Cat-branded products, solutions and services.
Job Description:
The Director of Human Resrouces will manage 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.
Skill Descriptors:


Business Acumen:
Global Perspective:
Knowledge of Organization:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
Influencing:
Alignment:
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.

• Translates vision into specific functional or departmental initiatives.
• Uses a normative decision model (with leadership styles and situational variables) to select style.
• Promotes efficacy through monitoring, coaching & motivating subordinates, intervention, etc.
• Uses emotional contagion to affect the mood of group members, tone of group and group processes.
• Initiates structure: role clarification, setting standards, holding subordinates accountable, etc.
• Employs various group decision-making methods depending on the situation.

Talent Management :
Location: This role will be based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Travel: There will be up to 50% travel for this role - includes international travel.
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Relocation is available for this position. Posting Dates:
October 18, 2024 - October 25, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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