Sobre esta vaga de Talent Acquisition Partner na Caterpillar
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Human ResourcesJob Description:
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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner
Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Jurisdiction: Covering Germany Recruitment
Salary Grade: £41,593 + per annum depending upon experience
Location: Peterborough, UK
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus 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 family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase
Employee Referral Scheme
About Caterpillar Power & Energy
Caterpillar Power & Energy delivers innovative power solutions that help customers power the world’s most critical operations. From hospitals and data centres to manufacturing facilities, utilities, and emergency response infrastructure, Caterpillar products provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable power when and where it is needed most. Through industry-leading brands the Power & Energy division combines decades of engineering expertise with advanced technology to support customers across the globe. With a focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, the team is helping to build a more resilient and energy-secure future for generations to come.
The Opportunity
As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to leaders across the business, owning the end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle and shaping hiring strategies that attract exceptional talent. You will build strong partnerships with stakeholders, understand workforce needs, and deliver proactive, data‑driven solutions that support organizational growth. This role combines hands‑on recruitment expertise with talent market insight, ensuring an outstanding candidate experience while driving efficient, inclusive, and high‑quality hiring outcomes.
Additional Information
Monthly travel to Germany is required as part of this role to support business and operational needs.
This is a fully onsite position in Peterborough, requiring attendance in the office five days per week.
Fluency in German is essential for this role due to regular interaction with German-speaking stakeholders and candidates.
What You Will Do
Partnering closely with hiring managers to provide expert recruitment advice, market insights, and talent acquisition strategies that support both immediate hiring needs and long-term business objectives. Using recruitment metrics, market intelligence, and hiring data to influence decision-making, drive continuous improvement, and ensure effective workforce planning.
Managing the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across a variety of roles, including vacancy briefing, sourcing, screening, interviewing, stakeholder management, offer negotiation, and onboarding. Ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process while communicating orientation and start-date arrangements to support a smooth transition into the business.
Maximising the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, and industry-leading sourcing tools to identify, engage, and attract high-quality talent. Building and maintaining robust talent pipelines for both current and future hiring requirements, reducing time-to-fill and enabling proactive recruitment planning.
Designing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to attract diverse and qualified candidate pools through a range of channels, including direct sourcing, networking, referrals, social media, and talent communities. Managing the selection process from initial engagement through to offer stage, ensuring fair and consistent hiring practices while maintaining a strong focus on quality of hire, cost efficiency, and diversity and inclusion objectives.
Building strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, HR colleagues, and business leaders to ensure recruitment activity is aligned with organisational goals. Acting as a trusted talent advisor, providing regular updates on market trends, candidate availability, competitor activity, and recruitment best practices to support informed hiring decisions.
Championing employer branding initiatives and talent attraction activities, promoting the organisation as an employer of choice and ensuring a consistent, professional, and engaging candidate experience across all touchpoints.
What You Have
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
Recruitment Channel Management: Knowledge of the benefit, selection, implementation, and operation of various recruitment channels (e.g., computer databases, Internet recruiting resources, cold calls, media, recruiting firms and employee referrals); ability to use appropriate channels to achieve objectives of organizational talent strategy.
Candidate Screening: Knowledge of techniques, methods and processes of candidate screening; ability to preselect suitable candidates for first and further interviews within the organization.
Candidate Sourcing: Knowledge of techniques, methods and channels of candidate sourcing; ability to attract and qualify candidates for immediate job vacancies or as potential long-term job candidates.
Staffing and Recruiting: 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.
Workforce Analytics: Knowledge of human resources (HR) and workforce issues and trends; ability to analyse workforce data, information and metrics and apply the results to support business decisions.
What You Will Get
This is a standout opportunity for someone who wants to make real impact—shaping the future of the organisation by bringing in the talent that drives its success. As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll have the autonomy to influence hiring strategy, champion innovative recruitment practices, and build trusted relationships with leaders across the business. You’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment where your ideas are valued, your expertise makes a difference, and your work directly contributes to organisational growth. If you’re motivated by meaningful partnerships, strategic problem‑solving, and the chance to elevate the candidate experience, this role gives you the platform to truly thrive.
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. #LI
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 20, 2026 - September 21, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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