HR Representative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Career Area:
Human ResourcesJob 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).
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Representative roles across Caterpillar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,480 - £40,600 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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