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.
Job Title: Human Resources Advisor
Salary: £35,833 per annum + dependent upon experience
Location: Peterborough, UK
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
Up to 10% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
About IPSD
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
The Opportunity
As an HR Advisor at Caterpillar, you will provide professional HR support to employees and leaders across the business, helping to deliver people solutions that enable operational success and support Caterpillar's commitment to excellence, innovation, and employee engagement. Acting as a trusted partner, you will advise on a broad range of employee relations matters, HR policies, performance management, talent processes, and organisational initiatives while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company standards.
Additional Information
What You Will Do
Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
Manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
Partner with business leaders to drive employee engagement and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends and recommend solutions.
Ensure HR processes are delivered efficiently and in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Support change management, workforce planning, and business transformation projects.
Collaborate with recruitment on initiatives.
Contributes to operational excellence in HR by efficiently and accurately executing processes related to employment compliance, payroll, absence management, time tracking, benefits administration, and employee data management.
Provides an excellent service experience when executing employee-facing processes.
Develops expertise across HR operational process areas and supports the identification, assessment, and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
Supports the maintenance of an HR Operations knowledge database and the gathering and reporting of HR operational metrics.
What You Will Have
Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities = Level Working Knowledge:
Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner = Level Working Knowledge:
Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner = Level Working Knowledge:
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:
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:
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 = Level Working Knowledge:
Human Resources Consulting: Knowledge of HR approaches, tools and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR-related initiatives = Level Working Knowledge:
Human Resources Operations: Knowledge of human resources (HR) policies, operational processes and considerations; ability to implement HR related tasks, processes, and projects to ensure that day-to-day operations run smoothly = Level Working Knowledge:
What We Offer
At Caterpillar, you'll have the support, opportunities, and resources to succeed from day one. With comprehensive training, experienced mentors, global exposure, a competitive rewards package, and the career development opportunities you'd expect from a Fortune 100 company, you'll be empowered to build a rewarding and impactful career.
Your contributions help drive our success, and we're committed to helping you achieve yours. When your work helps shape the world around us, it's important to be part of something meaningful—doing work that makes a real difference every day.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Posting Dates:
July 22, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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