Human Resources Generalist, Cat Digital - Engineering

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.

The Human Resources Generalist for the Cat Digital Division plays a critical role in supporting our Data & AI, Applications, and Platform Engineering teams as we continue to scale and evolve. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role partners closely with leaders and employees to deliver core HR services, support talent and organizational initiatives, and foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture.

The HR Generalist will also collaborate and interact with Cat Digital team members across the globe, supporting a diverse and geographically distributed workforce. As Cat Digital grows, our people remain at the center of our success—driving innovation, enabling transformation, and positioning Caterpillar to lead the industry forward for the next 100 years. This role helps ensure our teams are supported, engaged, and empowered to do their best work.

The HR Generalist provides direction and support to business units in the areas of staffing, employee development, employee counseling, training and performance management.

What You Will Do:

• Making recommendations to senior management on issues concerning employees, recruiting, turnover or training.
• Administering compensation programs; monitoring performance evaluation programs and revising as necessary.
• Handling employee relations issues, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
• Conducting organizational effectiveness assessments and recommending programs to address issues.

What You Will Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• 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.
• 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.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner
• 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.
• Employee Relations: Knowledge of the rights and obligations in employee relations; ability to adhere to legal requirements when handling employee negotiations.
• HR: Policies, Standards and Procedures: Knowledge of human resource function; ability to uphold the organization's and industry's standards, procedures and policies regarding human resources management.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Previous experience in engineering/technology industries
• Previous experience with immigration and global mobility

Additional Info:

• This position will be located in our Chicago, IL office
• Sponsorship is not available

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.
• All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

About Caterpillar –

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engin