Caterpillar – Clayton, NC
Full-time, Temporary, Internship
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Since its’ inception more than 80 years ago, Caterpillar has grown to be the largest maker of construction and mining
equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines in the world. In partnership with our worldwide
dealer network, Caterpillar is driving positive and sustainable change on every continent.
As a global, diverse technology leader, Caterpillar is committed to excellence in all that we do. We are proud of our role in
building the world’s infrastructure. And we’re proud of who we are thousands of people making progress possible around
the world.
The Building Construction Products (BCP) Division is a global division of Caterpillar, Inc. that employs several thousand
employees located at over 8 facilities worldwide. BCP has facilities in North Carolina, USA (Cary, Clayton, Sanford), the
UK, China, India, and Brazil. Also, BCP has announced a new facility near Athens, Georgia, USA. Products designed,
manufactured, and distributed by BCP include skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain
loaders, small wheel loaders, small track-type tractors, and mini-hydraulic excavators. BCP’s mission statement is:
Achieve profitable growth by providing customers with the highest quality, best value building construction products, work
tools, and integrated solutions in the industry.
BCP is proud to be a family friendly, flexible employer with a very competitive Total Rewards package. We have
been recognized in 2011 and 2012 as a “Family Friendly 50” employer by Carolina Parent magazine and won the 2012
Capital Associated Industries (CAI) “Ovation Award” for HR excellence (Large Employer category). Our most recent
recognitions include being named by the Triangle Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work in the Triangle” for
2012 as well as being named a winner of the 2012 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and
Flexibility.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This position serves as a HR Representative with responsibilities for
coordinating and/or implementing specific strategies, projects and initiatives focused for the Clayton HR team.
The incumbent will provide communications assistance for the Clayton / CMDC facilities. The incumbent will gain an understanding of customer needs and will become increasingly familiar with the company’s processes, systems and methodologies. The position manages the completion of its own work assignments and coordinates work with others. Generally resolves issues by following departmental guidelines or applying a solution through a standard approach to best serve customers. Follows established procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy.
Qualifications
THIS IS AN INTERNSHIP POSITION AND ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE REGISTERED AS FULL TIME STUDENTS TO
APPLY.
We are seeking full-time students pursuing a Bachelor Science degree in any of the following business related fields or disciplines: Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration/Management or related course work.
Students should possess a minimum GPA of 2.8.
Candidates must possess skills related to creating and implementing communication strategies, presentations and possess knowledge of multiple PC-based applications.
- In-depth knowledge of personnel practices
- Good understanding of various benefit delivery systems
- Good organization
- Schedule flexibility
- Ability to work with all levels of personnel
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Caterpillar is proud of the role we play in building the world’s infrastructure. The work we do drives progress for millions of people around the globe.
No relocation or housing available for this role.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.