Talent Acquisition Partner

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:
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…