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.

The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead the Center of Excellence (CoE) Priorities and Early Talent Recruitment in LATAM. This leadership role involves managing a team of TA Partners and Specialists, playing a crucial part in driving talent acquisition initiatives. The manager will help shape the TA strategy for the LATAM region, working closely with global and regional TA leaders

What You Will Do:

Lead a team of TA Partners and Specialists to identify, recruit, select, and place early talent candidates, supporting critical business goals and objectives.Develop and implement early talent recruitment strategies and programs, ensuring compliance and adoption of best practices in collaboration with leadership.Partner with local TA, HR, and Compliance Leadership, as well as HR Country and Compliance Managers.Work across all Segments and Business Units on Enterprise Solutions, Thought Leadership, and Senior Stakeholder Management.Serve as the Regional TA Policy and Process Owner.Provide coaching and counsel on TA Solutions, including compliance, learning, coaching, candidate relationship management technology, assessments and selection processes, sourcing options, and local TA vendor management.Oversee the Early Talent Recruitment Process across all Business Units, including School Governance, Job Fairs, EVP, Vendor Management, and Logistics.

Degree Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree related to the field.Fluent English

Top Candidates also have:

Portuguese basic

What You Have:

Influencing: 

Deep understanding of effective influencing tactics and strategies, with the ability to impact decisions both within and outside the organization.

Customer/Market Focus: 

Strong awareness of shifting market prioritiesAbility to respond to internal and external customer needs in a way that consistently adds value.

Staffing and Recruiting: 

Extensive knowledge of standards, processes, techniques, and methods used in staffing and recruiting, with the ability to identify, select, retain, and relocate qualified personnel.

Workforce Analytics: 

Expert in analyzing workforce data, information, and metrics to support business decisions, with a solid understanding of HR and workforce trends.

Leadership: 

Knowledgeable in leadership practices and processes,Ability to use strategies and skills to engage others in setting, embracing, and achieving objectives, while maintaining a long-term perspective.

Process Management: 

Familiar with business process improvement tools and techniques,ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Additional Information:

Location: Santa Catarina, MexicoThis position will require to travel 30-50% (Domestic and International)Working Visa requiredSponsorship for foreign candidates aren´t availableDomestic Relocation assistance is available for this position.Don’t forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday​

Final details 

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates:

February 10, 2025 - February 17, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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