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.
Are you an experienced HR Professional who has the desire to help build a great culture? Are you looking to take your career to the next level by driving success through our values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Commitment?
At Caterpillar’s Facility in Den Bosch, The Netherlands we produce hydro mechanical tools for Caterpillar machines for the European market. We have great team that do the work and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.
As a HR Manager at Caterpillar you will be joining a local team in Den Bosch, The Netherlands but also a regional team of other HR Managers from Hungary and Poland which will give you a regional experience and support you in your role and future career. You will be responsible for making sure all HR operational matters are excelled, you will have an impact on the people element of Caterpillar Den Bosch overall strategy to enable business success. This role will be an integral part of the order to delivery function, working directly with all the site teams including operations, supply chain, business resources, purchasing and many more.
In Your New Role You Will
- Drive a team of HR professionals (x4) motivating and engaging them on completing HR priorities for the facility in terms of all things people.
- Manage HR projects and lead change within the facility including implementing new tools to provide better support to people initiatives.
- Provide direction and guidance to all levels of leadership and employees across the facility on employment legislation and company policies and procedures ensuring compliance and consistency.
- Support talent management including; succession planning, performance management and employee development for all facility employees.
- Play an integral part in the Employee survey supporting the business in interpretation of results and action planning.
- Prepare HR reports using statistical and analytic skills.
- Monitor and react to market changes from the people perspective.
- Be first point of contact for Works Council, listen, learn, influence and bring solutions.
Top Candidate Will Have
- HR qualification at a degree level or have equivalent relevant experience
- Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives
- Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business
- Effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions and be able to influence senior leadership on people matters.
- Confident facilitation and presentation.
- Familiarity of building collaborative relationships within and outside own organization.
- Knowledge of the local rights and obligations in employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations
- Ability of using tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data
- Speak English
What Are The Benefits of Joining Us?
Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
- Here you earn more than just a monthly salary because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits and yearly bonus.
- Continuous development with access to training, including technical skills, soft skills.
- A challenging role with end-to-end responsibility in a HR team and professional career development.
- You will work in a dynamic and global working environment that supports professional and personal development.
- We are open for your ideas and we respect your experience.
The Power of Everyone
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.
Learn about Caterpillar at www.caterpillar.com
Posting Dates:
November 18, 2025 - December 18, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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