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HR Development Program

John Deere

Moline, ILFull-time$69–74K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$69–74K/yr
Location
Moline, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

John Deere’s Human Resources Development Program is a three-year, full-time rotational program that builds participants’ Human Resources and Labor Relations knowledge and experience through three generally 12-month assignments. Participants support HR and LR work across functional areas and, after successful completion, transition into a regular full-time position. Opportunities are predominantly based in Moline, Illinois, with other locations considered based on business demand and development opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationListeningInfluencingNegotiationPresentationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingPlanningOrganizationTime ManagementIntellectual CuriosityAdaptabilityCollaborationLearningBusiness OperationsOrganizational StructuresManagement Principles

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in HR or RelatedGPA 3.0+Must Be 18+

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,539 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–74K/yr
  • Illinois median$97–139K/yr127 salary ranges
  • US median$99–144K/yr2,634 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $72K, is 38% below the Illinois median midpoint ($116K) — in the lowest quarter of Human Resources salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 185 open Human Resources jobs in Illinois and 5,539 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (3,880 postings).
Education
1,540 of the 5,539 open Human Resources jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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