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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

HR Representative

Salary Range
£32,480 - £40,600
£2,707 - £3,383 / mo

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Location Base
Peterlee, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Career Area:

Human Resources

Job Description:

Job Title : HR Representative

Salary : £32,480 - £40,600

Contract : Permanent

Location : Peterlee, County Durham, UK

Hours: Full Time – 36.5 hours

Job Reference: R0000195259

Closing Date : 14th April 2023

JOB PURPOSE:

To assist in the administration of various human resource services and functions within Caterpillar Peterlee. The role is onsite office based.

JOB DUTIES:

As part of the business unit HR team, the job functions could include some or all of the following:

  • New employee inductions.
  • Liaise with Regional and Corporate Human Resources.
  • Interact with and counsel all levels of management, salaried & hourly employees, to assist and resolve a wide variety of personnel, wage/salary and benefit related issues.
  • Long service anniversary awards and recognition process management
  • Dealing with Employee Relations Issues, investigations, grievance, disciplinary.
  • Communications of human resources related material.
  • Work closely with managers and Occupation Health to monitor and manage employee absence
  • Learning initiatives including supporting and attending STEM and Business Ambassador events.
  • Track and report on metrics and measurements for human resources functions and provide data to management.
  • Supporting employees with Payroll/benefit questions
  • Time and attendance support for employees and management in both Workday and Kronos
  • General Workday support for employees and management
  • Process documentation and standard worksheets
  • Assisting employees with access and password reset problems
  • Assisting employees with Workday benefit changes
  • Various other human resources related duties

Develop and recommend solutions to problems of limited scope and complexity. Generally, resolves issues by following departmental guidelines or applying a solution that worked in the past. Can change different parts of the standard approach to serve customers best but cannot add or delete procedures without approval. Work under general supervision. Follows established documented processes and procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:

The position typically requires some knowledge of various areas of human resources including benefits, employment, pay-related practices/process, compensation and company policies and procedures. The position typically requires a college or university degree (or working towards) or equivalent experience. In addition, 1-2 years of human resources job-related experience are typically required. Good human relations and effective communications skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside of department. The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here .

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide

Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Representative roles across Caterpillar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,480 - £40,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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