Caterpillar, Inc. Hiring for Human Resources Consultant at Bangalore, India Full Time

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Position Title: Human Resources Consultant

Job Location: Bangalore, KA

Job Purpose

• To coordinate, administer and develop various human resources services and functions typically within a facility.

• Number of employees supported: 200 – 300

• Number of facilities supported: Generally 1

Note: Generally, the overall job descriptions for Business Unit (B/U) HR Consultants are similar, however, the position may also have additional functional responsibilities outside of HR.

Differences in salary grades are primarily based on the number of employees supported, diversity of employees supported and diversity of functions (Facility Services, EHS, Security, Medical, Cafeteria, etc.), however, functional diversity is not applicable if the number of employees supported is less than 200.

• The determination to increase a salary grade of a B/U HR Consultant position based on the extent of diversity would be made by the HR SPG and/or Job Evaluation.

• Under the general guidance of senior Human Resources management work with employees on all payrolls and all shifts including union-represented employees if applicable.

• Provide direction and guidance to all levels of employees on HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency.

• Actively participate as a functional resource on business team ensuring human resources is an integral part of the business strategy.

• Keep employees, managers, general managers and leadership members advised on changes.

• Play an integral part in the facility Employee Opinion Survey (EOS) results through integrating cultural values in the day-to-day business activities.

• Provide direction to Facility Management in interpretation and application of employee-related policies, practices and procedures, as well as international laws if applicable, governmental regulations, and internal investigations to enhance consistency and maintain and improve the work environment of the facility.

• Provide employment and personnel services including hiring new employees, administering benefits, providing appropriate training, and ensuring a safe work environment.

• Provide directives considering impact upon the company (financial), employee engagement, and consideration for the future (new practices, policies, and procedures).

• Support and maintain regional point of contacts for competitive businesses for local wage and benefit surveys to be conducted.

• In Non-U.S. locations, this position may be responsible for surveys and benchmarking data for merit, gain sharing, short term incentive plan (STIP) and evaluation of the results and recommendation of compensation strategy to Corporate Compensation.

• Research, benchmark, create strategic initiatives, and design implementation strategy to improve business unit results at all locations.

• Formulate and/or implement policies, practices and procedures related to employment practices, appropriate training, benefits, and safety.

• Coordinate programs for management recruiting and selection. Develop and coordinate training, development, and promotion to ensure proper and effective staffing, personnel selection and practices, manpower planning and succession planning, skills development, training, policy & practice interpretation and application.

• Assist managers in addressing individual and organizational effectiveness issues and compensation administration.

• Position will function as the Human Resources lead contact for the defined unit, determining and providing services directly or from specialized support groups.

• Typical internal customers include the employees at all levels in one or more facilities and/or Divisions.

• The position often confronts complex issues or problems, which require careful analysis and diagnosis.

• Problems are often unique and solutions can require original approaches.

• May modify existing approaches or develop new solutions.

• Sets priorities and establishes a work plan in order to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results.

• Establishes quality standards consistent with overall quality goals.

• Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Process Quality.

• Position serves as facilitator for the analysis and development of new quality initiatives in the measure(s) stated.

• Travel required is limited, 5-10% of working time.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

• Typically requires an awareness and expertise in many areas of human resources.

• Needs to consider both traditional and non-traditional approaches to human resource management.

• Typically requires some experience in labor relations, benefits, compensation, personnel and training with a working knowledge of operations.

• The position typically requires a college or university degree or equivalent experience of 2- 4 years of practical human resource assignments.

• Must possess strong human relations and communications skills, along with organization planning and personal computer proficiency.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.