Senior Labor Relations Partner at Caterpillar in East Peoria, Illinois

Job Description:

Career Area:
Human Resources
Job Description:

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Job Description

Caterpillar has an opening for a Senior Labor Relations Partner for the Track-Type Tractor manufacturing facility located in East Peoria, Illinois. The site is home to Caterpillar's iconic Track-Type Tractor product and has approximately 700 employees in production, support and management roles.

This position will be responsible for managing Labor Relations functions relative to UAW contract administration and negotiations, grievance procedures, arbitration, job placement, manpower planning, and other matters related to the union represented production workforce. As a member of the Human Resources team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a positive people-centric culture. We have a talented team and we can't wait for you to join us at East Peoria!

What you will do:

• Consult with facility leadership on ways to improve organizational effectiveness and culture
• Confront complex issues or concerns, which require careful analysis and diagnosis. Situations arise that are often unique and require critical problem-solving skills to develop original solutions.
• Provide counsel to management in the areas of UAW contract administration and negotiation.
• Handle employee issues, grievance procedures, arbitration, job placement, production position workforce planning, and other matters related to the union represented production workforce.
• Provide guidance / counsel associated with internal investigations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governmental regulations, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Track metrics and measures for the Labor Relations function, provide analysis to Sr. Leadership.
• Provide and/or develop appropriate learning for the Operations leaders to promote competency, efficiency and quality work.
• Assist with design, implementation and administration of employee relations / human resource programs and policies.
• Set priorities and establish work plans in order to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results.
• Communication of Labor Relations related policies/procedures.

Education and Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related curriculum from an accredited college or university or extensive experience in lieu of degree is desired

Desired Experience Requirement:

• Production Operations Leadership
• Experience with management and union represented workforce

What You Will Have:

Conflict Management: Level Extensive Experience

Knowledge of managing conflicts; ability to anticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation level.

Influencing: Level Extensive Experience

Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Interpersonal Relationships: Level Extensive Experience

Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.



Negotiating: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of successful negotiation concepts and techniques; ability to negotiate successfully across the organization and with external vendors and clients in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Problem Solving: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Industrial Relations: Level Extensive Experience

Knowledge of the concept, theories, and approaches of industrial relations; ability to maintain harmonious relations between employers and employees.

HR Legal and Regulatory Environment: Level Extensive Experience

Knowledge of HR legal and regulatory environment; ability to advise on laws and regulations affecting HR practices.

HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of human resource function; ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.



What You Will Get:

Our goal at 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 salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Additional Information:

• This position is located in East Peoria, IL.
• Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you will get:

Our goal at 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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media

Posting Dates:
October 28, 2024 - November 5, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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