Area Human Resources Manager - Decatur, IL - Archer Daniels Midland Company : Job Details

Job DescriptionArea Human Resources Manager - Oilseeds Full-Time, Exempt Position About the Role This regional role is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of manufacturing locations with 500+ colleagues. As the Area Human Resources (HR) Manager, you will be a key strategic partner to the leaders and teams across our Oilseeds sites in North America, driving vital human capital initiatives that enhance our business performance and colleague engagement. Working directly with plant managers and leadership teams, you'll take a proactive approach to addressing HR challenges, championing colleague development, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning HR strategy with business needs and implementing plans that help our facilities succeed. Travel Requirements

• This role requires travel to certain ADM sites in MN, ND, OH and SC and will entail domestic day and overnight trips, approximately 50% of the time.

What We're Looking For We're seeking a dynamic HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, ever-evolving setting and enjoys making a tangible impact. If you're passionate about people, committed to excellence, and ready to lead the charge on HR initiatives, this is the role for you. Here's what will make you successful:

• Strategic Influence: You excel at building trust and rapport with plant leadership, using your expertise to guide HR decisions that drive business results.
• Hands-On Approach: You're comfortable working in a manufacturing/distribution/warehouse environment and are ready to roll up your sleeves to address the challenges associated with these settings.
• Commitment to Core Values: You embody ADM's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Resourcefulness, Teamwork, and Responsibility, making them integral to your interactions across all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility & Adaptability: You understand that every facility has unique needs, and you can quicky adjust to changing circumstances. You show resilience and composure when handling unexpected issues or conflicts and can navigate different types of workplace cultures and environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partner: Develop and maintain strong relationships with plant leadership to influence effective HR processes, advise on best practices, and support business objectives.
• Colleague Engagement & Development: Champion employee relations, training, and organizational effectiveness to foster a culture of growth and engagement.
• Safety Advocate: Actively promote and support all safety-related policies, ensuring colleagues are engaged and committed to a safe working environment.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Lead hiring efforts by interviewing, screening, and selecting candidates, and conducting new hire orientations. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to streamline recruitment efforts.
• Workforce Planning: Develop strategies to build current and future bench strength, ensuring smooth succession planning and knowledge transfer.
• Policy & Compliance: Enhance understanding and consistent application of ADM policies and procedures through training, coaching, and clear communication. Ensure adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Performance Management: Support and guide the performance management process, including appraisals, feedback, and career development. Address performance issues with professionalism and care.
• Labor Relations: Partner with Labor Relations to manage the labor grievance process, representing ADM's interests while fostering positive employee relations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines (e.g., workforce planning, talent acquisition, career development).
• Proven leadership capability, with or without direct report responsibility, in cross-functional team settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience managing HR across multiple locations, including remote teams.
• 1+ year of leadership experience, leading cross-functional teams with exempt and non-exempt staff in union and non-union environments.
• Proven track record of developing and facilitating training programs.
• Experience as a strategic business partner within a manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse setting.
• Relevant HR certifications (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).

Key Personal Characteristics

• Empathetic & Approachable: Naturally connects with people, making it easy for colleagues to seek support and guidance.
• Strong Communicator: Able to convey information clearly and persuasively across all levels of the organization.
• Proactive Problem Solver: Looks ahead to anticipate potential issues and tackles them head-on with innovative solutions.
• Trustworthy & Ethical: Handles sensitive situations with discretion, integrity, and transparency.
• Team-Oriented: Enjoys working collaboratively and values the contributions of others, fostering a spirit of teamwork.
• Culturally Aware: Sensitive to diverse backgrounds, actively promoting a culture of inclusion and respect.
• Analytical Thinker: Skilled at using data to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Confident Leader: Comfortable influencing others, setting direction, and inspiring teams to achieve their best.

Excited about this role but don't meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don't check every box. 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. AJCIND REF:91289BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. #IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and InclusionADM. Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• 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).

Additional benefits include:

• 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.