HR Business Partner – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

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: HR Business Partner – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: From £45,300+

Location : Peterborough

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave
• 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, additional holiday purchase

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

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. 

The IPSD HR team is responsible for supporting the Peterborough facility. We work with business leaders to improve the employee experience to support business goals. We are a small but mighty team who support each other and take the opportunity to learn and grow together. The scope of our work is diverse and we foster an energizing environment where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed.

Job Summary

Reporting to the HR Manager, this role provides direction and support to business units in the areas of employee experience, HR policies and procedures, talent management, training and performance management. 

The role incudes managing complex employee relations cases, providing leaders with guidance and support on all people related issues. Business partnering different business units on site, advising and guiding leaders in all aspects of the employee life cycle. Working with the HR Manager & HR Consultants to providing business appropriate solutions to improve employee experience and engagement at site. If that sounds like the right fit for you, then we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• Lead complex Employee Relations cases including investigations, grievances and disciplinaries in line with employment law and company policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and support to the business, build good working relationships and partner with leaders of all levels to be seen as a trusted advisor
• Provide proactive coaching to leaders of all levels and employees such as conflict resolution, policy advice and ER related issues
• Support strategic business initiatives and UK/global projects
• Support initiatives to improve employee experience and engagement
• Creating and delivering HR specific training to leaders
• Advise leaders on people related issues inc. performance management and supporting performance improvement plans
• Utilise HR knowledge to execute workforce plans, talent management processes, integrating talent data and analytics to support the business
• Sickness absence management, work closely with Occupational Health and leaders
• Coach and guide on queries relating to the employee life cycle
• Implement changes to HR Policies and Procedure
• Provide HR data analytics and reporting, understanding trends in data
• Develop solutions for HR process improvements and standardisation, develop and maintain lean processes

What You Have:

Employee Relations : Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assists employees with personal or professional problems.
• Conducts employee satisfaction surveys and documents interviewees’ concerns and issues.
• Explains organizational policies, procedures and processes for dealing with employee relations issues.
• Addresses routine problems or disciplinary issues related to employee relations, such as grievances.
• Interprets and communicates employee relations policies and procedures at the local level.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Interpersonal Relationships : Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Seeks out what’s common in conflicting points of view.
• Influences key individuals inside and outside own group and earns their respect.
• Resolves potentially harmful differences between individuals and groups of people.
• Contributes as a member on a variety of teams.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area.
• Establishes and maintains credibility with clients and teammates.

Top Candidates may have :

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience within a manufacturing or logistics environment
• Trade Union experience

Additional Info :

We operate a hybrid working week consisting of three days in the office and two from home.

Posting Dates:

November 5, 2024 – November 19, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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