Human Resources Professional Development Program

Caterpillar Inc.

Participate in the Human Resources Development Program at Caterpillar. Focus on strengthening HR talent pipeline through diverse roles and mentorship.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,370 - $122,060 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee and labor relations, recruitment strategies for diverse workforce composition, and HR data analysis to drive business efficiencies. Holds relevant HR certifications and a strong academic background in Human Resources or related fields.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee RelationsLabor RelationsHR Data AnalysisRecruitment SolutionsHR Certifications

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Hard Skills

HR Data AnalysisRecruitment StrategiesDiversity HiringTalent IdentificationCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

CounselingCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeamworkInclusivity

Certifications & Qualifications

HR Related Certifications

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesWorkforce CompositionTalent PipelineCumulative GPAInternship Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Counsel the business on employee and/or labor relations challenges to ensure high-performing teams and an inclusive environment.
Deploy recruitment solutions to increase the diversity of workforce composition.
Identify talent and create visibility and awareness to enable a cross-functional talent pipeline for the enterprise.
Comprehensive HR data analysis to identify insights to make better decisions and drive efficiencies for the business.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous HR Internships or Caterpillar work experience (2 years or less)
HR Related Certifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business with an emphasis in HR, or related degree.
Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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