HR Development Program

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois- MOLINE

Function: People and Culture (CA)

Title: HR Development Program- 125396

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Program Overview

John Deere's Human Resources Development Program (HRDP) is a three-year, full-time rotational program designed to build a strong foundation of Human Resources and Labor Relations knowledge, skills, and experience. Through intentional development and managed rotations, participants prepare for long-term careers in HR and LR while helping build John Deere's future talent pipeline.

Participants generally complete three 12-month assignments and, upon successful completion of the program, transition into a regular full-time position within the business. Rotation timing, location, and assignment length may vary based on business demand and development opportunities.

Assignments are based on business needs and each participant's education, skills, and interests. Opportunities may include:

• Data Analytics and Onboarding

• HR Representative

• Labor Relations Representative

• HR Centers of Excellence, including:

• Leadership Development

• Employee Experience and Engagement

• Compensation and Benefits

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Talent Acquisition

• Global deployment activities and other enterprise HR priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR and LR programs, processes, policies, and initiatives across multiple functional areas.
• Contribute to staffing and workforce planning, compensation and benefits, employee development, training, communications, compliance, and job evaluation.
• Consult with internal customers to develop practical talent and workforce solutions.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on established policies, procedures, and routine HR matters.
• Investigate questions, interpret information, analyze data, and recommend solutions using established processes and precedents.
• Collect and summarize data using HR and business systems, including SAP, Business Objects, and standard office applications.
• Prepare documents, reports, presentations, and other materials using established tools and formats.
• Build relationships across the HR and LR functions and contribute to cross-functional project teams.
• Support internal customers and help colleagues effectively use communication and data-management systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Management, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including listening, influencing, negotiation, and presentation.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, planning, organization, and time-management skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, collaboration, and enthusiasm for learning across HR and LR disciplines.
• Ability to understand business operations, organizational structures, and fundamental management principles.
• Flexibility regarding rotation timing, assignments, and locations based on business needs.

U.S. visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Program opportunities will be predominantly based in Moline, Illinois. Other locations may be considered according to business demand and available developmental opportunities.

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$69,360 - $74,220 + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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