Manager, Human Resources

AGCO • Morton, IL

1d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Human Resources provides HR services for AGCO’s Morton, Illinois, and Tremont, Illinois, locations. The role implements and manages core HR programs in alignment with global HR strategy, Global Job Architecture standards, local business priorities, and applicable laws. It partners with local leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and people-related decisions, and translates global HR policies and initiatives into locally compliant, operationally effective practices.

The manager oversees HR support and operations, including recruiting, staffing, employee services, benefits administration, compensation, personnel transactions, and employee records. The position also manages employee relations matters, supports compliance and workplace health initiatives, and oversees HR information processing and data integrity. Decisions are guided by established policies, procedures, and business plans, with oversight from senior HR leadership. The role focuses primarily on coordination and oversight, typically spending no more than approximately 20% of its time performing the work it supervises.

This is an on-site role based at AGCO locations in Tremont and Morton, Illinois, five days per week. The stated base salary range is $130,000–$150,000, with target annual bonus eligibility of 15% of base salary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or relevant experience.
• 6–8 years of progressive human resources experience, with exposure to multiple HR functional areas such as recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, and learning and development.
• Working knowledge of applicable labor laws, regulations, and employment compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience executing HR programs, processes, and personnel transactions in a complex organization.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage core HR programs for the Morton and Tremont locations, aligned with global HR strategy, Global Job Architecture standards, and local business priorities.
• Translate global HR policies, programs, and initiatives into locally compliant and operationally effective practices, escalating risks or gaps as needed.
• Advise local leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and people-related decisions within established policies and business plans.
• Coordinate and supervise daily HR support and operations team activities, set priorities, allocate work, monitor progress, and ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Coach HR team members and support their development, compliance, service quality, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee recruiting, staffing, workforce transitions, onboarding, and internal mobility for the locations.
• Ensure hiring, promotion, and job-change decisions align with job architecture, career levels, job families, approved compensation ranges, and internal equity guidelines.
• Administer local salary, compensation, and benefits programs and act as a liaison among employees, vendors, and global HR teams.
• Ensure accurate personnel transactions and maintenance of employee records in HR information systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret internal and external market data to compare HR practices with prevailing market conditions and inform recommendations.
• Oversee the processing and maintenance of HR information in approved systems and applications, and support system enhancements and process improvements.
• Ensure HR data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with corporate data governance standards.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, and workplace issue resolution, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor regulations, corporate governance, and ethical standards.
• Support affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and workplace health and wellness initiatives as required.
• Make day-to-day decisions and resolve operational problems within established policies, procedures, and business plans; identify matters requiring escalation and provide data-based recommendations to management.

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability for eligible employees to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans
• Target annual bonus eligibility of 15% of base salary

What This Job Offers

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