Talent Acquisition Specialist

Caterpillar - Morton, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Morton, IL

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

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. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth. Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Responsibilities

• Work with TA Partner recruitment and hiring plans for production aligned positions.
• Work with TA Partner on improving metrics for Recruiting- analyzing trends and comparing to industry best practice to continually improve recruitment strategies.
• Partnering with hiring managers regarding recruiting strategies and practices that support the goals and direction of the organization, leveraging data.
• Build relationships with key partner organizations to enhance the Caterpillar brand in local communities.
• Participate in recruitment engagement events / campaigns specifically for hard to fill roles.
• Utilizing the applicant tracking system (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools and industry-leading sourcing technologies to deliver the most qualified candidates for current roles and building strong candidate pipelines for future roles.
• Contribute towards broader recruiting team projects.
• Work with candidates on completing background checks, drug tests, and pre-screens.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and channels of candidate sourcing; ability to attract and qualify candidates for immediate job vacancies or as potential long-term candidates.
• Knowledge of standards, processes, techniques, and methods used in staffing and recruiting; ability to identify, select, retain, and relocate qualified personnel, both internally and externally, for a wide range of positions.
• Knowledge of human resources (HR) and workforce issues and trends; ability to analyze workforce data, information and metrics and apply the results to support business decision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on performance and experience.