HR Manager Corp Functions - Chicago, IL

Archer Daniels Midland; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off including holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Archer Daniels Midland in Chicago is seeking a Human Resources Manager who will be a hands-on HR partner. This role involves developing HR plans and processes for the Legal and Finance functions, supporting workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.

The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of HR generalist experience, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of HR systems. The position offers strong career development opportunities and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of prior HR generalist experience or related fields.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous environments and make decisions.
• Experience in leading Talent Management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• HR partner for legal and finance functions.
• Facilitate HR processes and manage talent metrics.
• Collaborate on employee engagement and development programs.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Critical analysis skills

Teamwork and leadership skills

Ability to work in a matrix organization

Solution data driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Master’s in human resources or related certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Human Resources Manager Corp Functions- Chicago, IL

TheHR Manager is a “hands‑on” HR partner responsible for developing and ensuring effective implementation of HR plans, systems, policies, and processes for our Legal and Finance functions. This includes supporting workforce planning, talent management and development, employee engagement, employee relations, and total rewards processes.

This role will provide HR support for various levels of senior legal and finance management and colleagues within those functions, working closely and collaboratively with regional HR teams and HR Centers of Expertise (CoE) such as Total Rewards, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management. The colleague will need to demonstrate strong relationship building, interpersonal and influencing skills. They must also demonstrate the agility to flex from strategic, to operational and then tactical work with ease. Being well‑ organized with an ability to apply critical thinking skills, manage data and perform analyses around key HR metrics is essential to ensuring our HR programs are fit for purpose and driving the intended outcomes. This position will report to the Director HR, Corporate Functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Key HR partner for functional groups (Legal, Regulatory and Compliance and Finance).


• Own execution, management and facilitation of key HR processes and priorities working in partnership with HR CoE’s and region HR colleagues.


• Partner with functional staff leadership and finance for annual workforce and human capital planning initiatives


• Ensure continuous alignment with the HR function and all CoE’s delivering on key talent priorities.


• Assess and facilitate discussions around talent and organization to assess the current core capabilities and future capabilities to build in their client groups.


• Partner with HR Analytics teams to establish and report on appropriate talent metrics; identify key insights to inform future actions and decision‑making.


• Facilitate the execution, analysis and recommendations during the annual compensation planning process working closely with functional management and the Rewards CoE and region HR as required.


• Facilitate onboarding experiences for new employees to welcome them to ADM and speed time to contribute.


• Collaborate and facilitate Engagement action planning and execution to drive learning development efforts and culture evolution, focused on investing in leaders across the organization capable of inspiring teams through their behaviors, leading with purpose, and building excellent employee experiences.


• Oversee and align project plans, communication, and related efforts with program, HR, and other Corporate initiatives.


• Foster a culture of continuous learning, growth mindset, and knowledge sharing.


• Collaborate with and influence partners to move towards transformational goals.


• Identify, analyze, and prepare risk mitigation plans.


• Own the day‑to‑day generalist activities for aligned corporate functions.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with colleagues throughout the organization.


• A self‑starter with follow‑through who can thrive in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments while maintaining focus, decision‑making skills and staying ahead of deadlines—good closing skills and a strong client‑response orientation who likes to work in a fast paced environment.


• Ability to critical analysis skills and be solution data driven— with good working knowledge of HR systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel.


• Experience in designing, leading, coordinating and/or administering Talent Management initiatives (e.g., high potential identification, organizational planning, talent reviews, talent assessment, etc.).


• Familiarity and comfort in environments where growth and change are constant, pace is fast, and an enterprise mindset is required.


• Demonstrable ability to set strategy, define programs and deliver‑execute content.


• Able to seamlessly navigate between the big picture and the details, and hands on, well‑organized.


• Teamwork and leadership skills, as well as an ability to think creatively.


• Ability to work on a diversified / global team that includes cross‑divisional internal resources as well as external resources.


• Experience in working within a matrix organization.


• Sound understanding of HR COE’s and core HR disciplines such as employee relations, compensation & benefits, talent and organizational development.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of prior Human Resource generalist or a combination of line HR/CoE experience with some people leadership experience; good general command of core HR disciplines to include basics of US labor and employment law.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Project Management, Psychology, or related field.

Preferred Education/Certifications

• Master’s in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or Development.


• Human Resource Certifications (SHRM, PHR, SPHR, CCP, Hogan)

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:109336BR

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits and Perks

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on‑site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).


• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.


• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

• Paid time off including paid holidays.


• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.


• Tuition assistance.


• Company‑sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non‑exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at‑will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between: