Director, Labor & Employee Relations

Job Summary

As the Director of Labor Relations at Caterpillar, you will lead strategic labor relations initiatives that support our global manufacturing and operations footprint. This role is responsible for fostering collaborative relationships with labor unions, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and guiding negotiations that align with business objectives. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on labor strategy, risk mitigation, and workforce planning, while promoting a culture of respect, fairness, and operational excellence. Leveraging your expertise in labor law, conflict resolution, and employee engagement, you will help build a resilient and productive workforce that powers Caterpillar’s mission to build a better world.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design, implementation, and administration of labor relations programs, policies, and procedures.
• Guide all levels of management on labor / union matters.
• Oversee collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and arbitration processes.
• Promote mechanisms for peaceful resolution of industrial disputes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on the organization.
• Represent the company in legal proceedings related to HR issues.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and HR leadership to shape labor strategy.

Education requirement

What skills you will have

Additional Information

Final details

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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates

September 23, 2025 - September 29, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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