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.
Our Manufacturing Student & Graduates Program is looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to support hiring for our manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, environmental health and safety student & graduate talent programs with a focus on functional early-in-career full-time employees and internships in the United States. In this role, you will collaborate and partner with fellow student & graduate recruiters to execute our long-term strategy to recruit top internship and full-time rotational program talent from colleges and universities into Caterpillar.
What You Will Do:
Counseling hiring managers regarding recruiting strategies and practices that support the goals and direction of the organization; leveraging data to drive decision-making.
Recruiting, interviewing, checking references, making offers, and communicating orientation and start date plans for new employees.
Utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools and industry leading sourcing technologies to deliver the most qualified candidates for current roles and building strong candidate pipelines for future roles.
Developing plans for sourcing appropriate and diverse candidates, conducting the interview process, and extending offers to selected candidates while maintaining a low cost per hire.
What You Have :
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
Recruitment Channel Management: Knowledge of the benefit, selection, implementation, and operation of various recruitment channels (e.g., computer databases, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms and employee referrals); ability to use appropriate channels to achieve objectives of organizational talent strategy.
Candidate Screening: Knowledge of techniques, methods and processes of candidate screening; ability to preselect suitable candidates for first and further interviews within the organization.
Candidate Sourcing: Knowledge of techniques, methods and channels of candidate sourcing; ability to attract and qualify candidates for immediate job vacancies or as potential long-term job candidates.
Staffing and Recruiting: Knowledge of standards, processes, techniques and methods used in staffing and recruiting; ability to identify, select, retain and relocate qualified personnel, both internally and externally, for a wide range of positions.
What Will Set You Apart :
Workforce Analytics: Knowledge of human resources (HR) and workforce issues and trends; ability to analyze workforce data, information and metrics and apply the results to support business decisions.
Provides prompt and effective responses to client requests and interactions.
Monitors client satisfaction levels on a regular basis.
Works with clients to address critical issues and resolve major problems.
Surfaces new or unexpressed customer needs.
Develops consistent methods for maintaining customer responsiveness.
Uses different recruitment channels to attract appropriate candidates for job vacancies.
Analyzes the effectiveness of different recruitment channels (e.g. corporate websites, recruiting firms, Internet job sites) in job vacancy recruiting.
Screens candidates to obtain detailed information on knowledge, skills, motivation, etc.
Exchanges candidate and job information with hiring managers.
Reviews candidates' resumes and cover letters from both professional and personal aspects.
Sources candidates through various channels within the organization.
Operates candidate sourcing tools and software within the department.
Applies effective candidate selection techniques for a specific recruiting task.
Provides staffing services for routine positions of major functions or departments in an organization.
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
October 22, 2026 - October 28, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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