HR Trainee - HR Development Program

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Job Title: HR Trainee - HR Development Program
Location: Szamotuly, International/Other

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

HR Trainee - HR Development Program (HRDP)

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 Adminstration 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

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 08/09/26