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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner

Salary: £37,500 to £45,000 depending on experience

Location : Peterborough

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, plus statutory holiday

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution

Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution

Flexible benefits package with contains amongst other benefits, the option to purchase private healthcare, dental care and extra annual leave.

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

Who is Caterpillar?

With 2022 sales and revenues of $59.4 billion Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Services offered throughout the product life cycle, cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise set Caterpillar apart, providing exceptional value to help our customers succeed. The company principally operates through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

What experiences can we offer you?

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work. That’s the Power of Everyone.

The Opportunity

Within our Talent Acquisition organisation we provide a dynamic, collaborative environment which is focused on providing tailored end-to-end recruiting strategies for Caterpillar’s Energy and Transportation (E&T) segment and associated business units.

As Caterpillar continues to evolve to meet the challenge of right candidate, right place, right time, a consultative and agile team is a critical component of our success. TA Partners for E&T contribute to this mission by leveraging their interpersonal skills, strategic mindset, and in-depth knowledge of talent acquisition to solve problems and target opportunities.

• This role influences talent acquisition strategy, building strong relationships with our internal customers & prospective candidates, and acts as a recruiting subject matter expert for our HR partners.
• You’ll be the primary owner of the relationship with the hiring managers, acting as first point of contact, providing advice, reviewing applications, sourcing candidates, screening interviews and supporting with offer management.
• This position requires experience-based knowledge of world-class recruitment methods, a commitment to continuous improvement, and demonstrated success in sourcing high-quality candidates
• You’ll also support company initiatives including but not limited to, Diversity and Inclusion activities, process improvements and project participation
• Challenges include meeting expectations in delivering results, learning to refine solutions to better fit complex situations, making timely decisions, and communicating effectively. Strong initiative and relationship-building skills are a must.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Extensive talent acquisition experience gained ideally within both agency and in-house roles
• Strong background of recruiting for professional, salaried and management roles up to senior level
• Excellent candidate sourcing skills, with experience of utilizing the most up to date sourcing methods
• Ability to understand business strategies and develop recruitment solutions to meet present and future needs. This position requires a high level of energy and flexibility and demands applicable knowledge to resolve human resources related questions and issues.
• Ability to engage with multiple levels of the organization to lead and coordinate efforts for recruiting team(s) assigned to support requisitions in the span of support without a solid line reporting relationship
• Familiarity with ATS and CRM systems
• Strong interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to analyse and interpret data including recruiting metrics, recruitment channels etc. to measure team performance and success of recruiting initiatives
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of Workday

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NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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