Human Resources Trainee - Decatur, IL

Job description

Human Resources Trainee - Decatur, IL

The HR Development Program is a structured 2-year rotation designed to build a strong, well-rounded foundation across core Human Resources disciplines.

This program emphasizes experiential learning across HR operations, labor relations, talent acquisition, and total rewards, combined with continuous coaching and performance feedback.

Key Responsibilities

Year 1 – HR Foundations (HR Generalist Experience)

• Participate in onboarding and structured introduction to HR strategy, operating model, and business priorities
• Gain exposure to HR generalist responsibilities, ideally within a plant or operational environment
• Support HR administration and HRIS processes
• Develop foundational knowledge of employee and labor relations, including:
• Labor agreements and policies
• Shadowing employee investigations and case management
• Build practical experience in day-to-day HR operations and employee support

Year 2 – Advanced HR Capabilities (Centers of Expertise Exposure)

Develop specialized skills through exposure to one or multiple key HR functions such as:

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Support salary structuring, job grading, and benchmarking
• Assist with pay equity analysis
• Participate in compensation benchmarking and benefits design

Talent Acquisition

Support end-to-end recruitment processes including

• Sourcing and screening
• Interviewing and scheduling
• Participate in campus recruiting and job fairs

Talent Management

• Contribute to the performance management cycle
• Support talent discussions and workforce planning activities

Project & Business Skills

• Build project management capabilities
• Participate in HR-related projects and initiatives
• Contribute to presentations (e.g., capstone project)

Development & Program Features

Mentorship & Coaching

• Ongoing support from HR Business Partners (HRBPs), mentors, and program sponsors

Rotations

• Exposure to multiple HR functions and environments

Global Exposure

• Potential participation in regional or global HR projects

Capstone Project

• Final presentation to HR leadership team

Performance & Feedback

• Quarterly performance reviews against rotation objectives
• 9-box assessments following each rotation
• Continuous feedback from managers, mentors, and HR partners
• Documented development progress to guide final role placement

Aftercare & Continued Development

• Ongoing HRBP mentorship and coaching
• Continued development in:
• Stakeholder management
• Influence and business partnership
• Participation in regional or global HR projects

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• 0–3 years of professional experience
• Demonstrated learning agility, curiosity, and analytical thinking
• Willingness to be mobile (regionally or globally)

Preferred

• Prior internship or exposure to HR or business operations

Key Success Factors

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability and openness to diverse HR experiences
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Commitment to continuous learning and development

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We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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