Human Resources Business Partner

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.

This position serves as the primary Human Resources support for the Asia Pacific South Region, which includes Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea for Solar Turbines a Caterpillar company.

This position will report to the Human Resources Manager based in the US.

As the Human Resources Business Partner you will be the strategic liaison between HR and the business who implements HR strategies aligned with business objectives, provides guidance on HR policies and practices, and fosters a culture of employee engagement and development.

Responsibilities Include but not limited to;
- Collaborating with senior management as a strategic advisor helping identify and prioritize HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals and objectives.
- Aligning HR policies and programs for their business unit or region which promote employee engagement, retention, and performance.
- Acting as a trusted coach providing guidance to leaders and managers on HR-related matters, including performance management, compensation, and benefits, etc
- Analyzing HR metrics and data to identify trends and opportunities and develop a story to provide data-driven recommendations to senior management.

Qualifications Required:
- University degree or equivalent experience in a related field.- Prior working experience in human resources function- Must be proficient in the full MS office suite

Skill Descriptors
Level Working Knowledge:

- Comments on the organization's business model and financial goals.
- Communicates key considerations for business decision making process.
- Cites examples of types of information needed to make sound business decisions.
- Participates in business task to get things done in own unit or area.
- Caters to key stakeholders and their priorities.

Knowledge of Organization: Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics; ability to understand the value of aligning capabilities with business goals to support optimal performance.
Level Working Knowledge:

- Applies organization's operating principles and practices within own business unit.
- Supports the mission, vision, and objectives of own department or unit.
- Assesses local and industry examples of acceptable and unacceptable business practices.
- Obtains information regarding key players, key issues, and key strategies in own unit.
- Specifies the roles and responsibilities of own business unit.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Working Knowledge:

- Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
- Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
- Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
- Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
- Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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

- Develops basic persuasive arguments.
- Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.
- Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.
- Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.
- Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
Level Working Knowledge:

- Detects and summarizes patterns in data and findings by producing simple reports.
- Assesses common problems and obstacles surrounding data-gathering.
- Customizes data fields to meet clients' needs.
- Interprets and explains results of a data-gathering initiative.
- Participates in projects to gather data for needs analysis.

Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in the employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
Level Working Knowledge:

- Assists employees with personal or professional problems.
- Conducts employee satisfaction surveys and documents interviewees'