Human Resources Trainee - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or exposure to HR or business operations
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Develop specialized skills through exposure to one or multiple key HR functions such as: Total Rewards & Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
• Support salary structuring, job grading, and benchmarking
• Assist with pay equity analysis
• Participate in compensation benchmarking and benefits design
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including: Sourcing and screening, Interviewing and scheduling
• Participate in campus recruiting and job fairs
• Contribute to the performance management cycle
• Support talent discussions and workforce planning activities
• Build project management capabilities
• Participate in HR-related projects and initiatives
• Contribute to presentations (e.g., capstone project)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical/Rx, dental, vision
• On-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan
• Discounted employee stock purchasing program
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Workers’ compensation
• Legal assistance
• Identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level