HR Development Program - People and Culture

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.