Human Resources Trainee - Decatur, IL

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

Labor agreements and policies

Shadowing employee investigations and case management

Build practical experience in day-to-day HR operations and employee support

Support salary structuring, job grading, and benchmarking

Assist with pay equity analysis

Participate in compensation benchmarking and benefits design

Support end-to-end recruitment processes including: Sourcing and screening Interviewing and scheduling

Sourcing and screening

Interviewing and scheduling

Participate in campus recruiting and job fairs

Contribute to the performance management cycle

Support talent discussions and workforce planning activities

Build project management capabilities

Participate in HR-related projects and initiatives

Contribute to presentations (e.g., capstone project)

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

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

Ongoing HRBP mentorship and coaching

Continued development in: Stakeholder management Influence and business partnership

Stakeholder management

Influence and business partnership

Participation in regional or global HR projects

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

0–3 years of professional experience

Demonstrated learning agility, curiosity, and analytical thinking

Willingness to be mobile (regionally or globally)

Prior internship or exposure to HR or business operations

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