HR Development Program

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. Upon successful completion, participants prepare for long-term careers in HR and LR and transition into a regular full-time position within the business.

• Assignments are based on business needs and each participant’s education, skills, and interests.
• Rotation timing, location, and assignment length may vary based on business demand and development opportunities.
• Assignments may include:
• Data Analytics and Onboarding
• HR Representative
• Labor Relations Representative
• HR Centers of Excellence (e.g., Leadership Development, Employee Experience and Engagement, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition)
• Global deployment activities and other enterprise HR priorities
• Program opportunities will be predominantly based in Moline, Illinois. Other locations may be considered.

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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAP
• Business Objects

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.

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.