Talent Acquisition Specialist

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.

We are seeking a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Corporate Services Team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiting Coordination Partner in Irving, Texas. In this role, you will support Talent Acquisition Partners who lead recruiting for salaried management and support positions across the United States. You will play a critical role in delivering a seamless, high-quality recruiting and onboarding experience-ensuring processes are executed accurately, timely, and in compliance with applicable regulations and professional standards.

This position blends recruiting coordination, candidate experience, and stakeholder partnership, making it ideal for a recruiting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and process-driven environment. You will contribute to enhancing recruiting effectiveness, and ensuring candidates and hiring teams have an exceptional experience from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a positive, high-touch candidate experience throughout all recruitment activities.

• Provide end-to-end recruitment coordination, including scheduling interviews, coordinating hiring steps, and supporting pre-employment assessments.

• Support Talent Acquisition Partners across multiple requisitions and business areas, helping manage workflows and hiring progress.

• Monitor recruiting activity and maintain accurate documentation and reporting within applicant tracking systems.

• Contribute to broader recruiting projects focused on process improvement, efficiency, and candidate experience enhancements.

• Ensure hiring and onboarding activities are completed in compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Required Skills

• Relationship Management: Strong stakeholder partnership skills with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to hiring managers and candidates.

• Service Excellence: Commitment to delivering a high-quality, responsive, and solutions-oriented experience to internal and external customers.

• Business Process Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and support improvements in recruiting workflows and operations.

• Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Ability to manage multiple recruiting processes with precision and consistency.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Experience supporting high-volume or corporate recruiting environments.

• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools.

• Experience scheduling complex, multi-step interview processes across multiple stakeholders.

• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.

• Experience supporting hiring for diverse functions, including corporate, professional, or technical roles.

• Familiarity with HR compliance, onboarding processes, or workforce regulations.

Summary Pay Range:

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 25, 2026 - August 27, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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