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Darbi Dietrich

Summary

Talent Acquisition professional with extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing recruitment, stakeholder partnership, and data-driven hiring strategies across multi-site operations. Proven ability to build scalable talent pipelines, influence hiring decisions, and deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Partner

Caterpillar
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for high-volume manufacturing roles across multiple sites (Decatur, South Milwaukee, East Peoria, Denison), consistently delivering against aggressive hiring targets.
  • Partnered with hiring managers and operations leaders to develop and execute workforce-aligned recruiting strategies.
  • Influenced hiring decisions by providing market insights, candidate feedback, and data-driven recommendations.
  • Designed and executed multi-channel sourcing strategies (LinkedIn, CRM tools, referrals, market mapping) to attract and engage qualified talent.
  • Built and maintained proactive pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill roles, including passive candidates.
  • Delivered a 229% increase in South Milwaukee hires in 2024 through targeted sourcing and process optimization.
  • Collaborated with HR and business leaders to standardize recruiting workflows, improving efficiency and candidate experience.
  • Analyzed recruiting metrics (pipeline health, time-to-fill, sourcing effectiveness) to drive continuous improvement.
  • Represented the organization at recruiting events and employer branding initiatives to strengthen talent pipelines.

Human Resources Business Partner

Caterpillar
11.2012 - 12.2020
  • Supported a global workforce of ~5,700 employees, partnering with 480 leaders to deliver HR and talent strategies aligned to business objectives.
  • Advised leaders on performance management, employee relations, and development planning to enhance workforce effectiveness.
  • Built strong stakeholder relationships, serving as a trusted advisor on organizational and talent needs.
  • Led a global leadership development program, facilitating 30 sessions for ~215 leaders, contributing to a 4% increase in employee engagement.
  • Supported succession planning and internal mobility efforts by identifying and developing high-potential talent.
  • Streamlined job requisition and promotion processes for 2,800+ employees, improving efficiency and consistency across the organization.
  • Developed Power BI dashboards to track program metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making by leadership.
  • Leveraged workforce analytics to identify trends and recommend improvements in engagement, development, and talent outcomes.

Human Resources Assistant

Caterpillar
02.2011 - 11.2012

Supported HR operations, employee relations, and recruiting administration.

Recruiting Assistant/Help Desk Associate

Caterpillar
08.2008 - 02.2011

Provided recruiting support, scheduling, and candidate communications for multiple divisions.

Education

Master of Science - Communications

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Skills

  • Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition & Strategic Recruiting
  • Stakeholder Partnership & Influencing Leadership Decisions
  • Workforce Planning & Business-Aligned Hiring Strategy
  • Candidate Sourcing & Passive Talent Engagement
  • Market Mapping & Hard-to-Fill Talent Pipelines
  • Talent Market Intelligence & Compensation Insights
  • Data-Driven Recruiting & Workforce Analytics
  • Hiring Manager Consultation & Interview Strategy
  • Recruitment Process Optimization & Scalable Hiring Solutions
  • Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
  • ATS & CRM Systems (Workday, Taleo, LinkedIn Recruiter, Beamery, Talemetry)

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner

Caterpillar
01.2021 - Current

Human Resources Business Partner

Caterpillar
11.2012 - 12.2020

Human Resources Assistant

Caterpillar
02.2011 - 11.2012

Recruiting Assistant/Help Desk Associate

Caterpillar
08.2008 - 02.2011

Master of Science - Communications

Illinois State University
Darbi Dietrich