Lead Human Resources Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
Peoria, Il; Singapore, Singapore
Supported 3,000+ employees in 14 countries across 50 locations within the Electronics and Machine Systems, Global Purchasing and Excavation Divisions. Provided global strategic HR leadership to distinct business units, leveraging local HR support and a global team of 12 HR specialists. -Served as trusted leadership advisor providing consultation on managing human capital and driving effective leadership strategies.-Developed and implemented the HR strategy to enable successful business unit and corporate strategy execution during challenging swings in business. -Led team focused on talent management, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, communications, HR efficiency, and creation of an inclusive culture. -Partnered with leadership to establish expatriate presence in China to improve engineering and manufacturing outcomes, facilitated brand awareness and positioned the division for future overseas growth.-Led the transition and leadership for all HR functions of the US-based Excavation Division; relocated division to Singapore to better align with market growth and manufacturing footprint. * Lead Human Resources Manager role 2002-2005; 2008-2012