Manager, Human Resources

Solutions for Every Season - We engineer and deliver precision ag hardware, software, and cloud-based platforms that connect every corner of the farm.

Provides a variety of human resources services for an office, subsidiary, remote location, or specific unit. Performs salary administration, recruiting, staffing, and/or benefit liaison functions. Coordinates training, benefits, employee services, employee relations, and health promotion activities through human resources staff members. Ensure compliance with legal and corporate guidelines.

Processes the organization's human resource information using the most efficient and cost-effective computer systems and applications | Researches, analyzes, designs and maintains information systems in support of human resource administration and projects | Monitors HR information needs and designs new or modifies existing systems to meet changing requirements | Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a support, production or operations team | Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors | Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager | Typically does not spend more than 20% of time performing the work supervised

Your Impact

Strategic & Operational HR Leadership

• Implement and manage core human resources programs for the Morton, IL and Tremont, IL locations, ensuring alignment with global HR strategy, Global Job Architecture standards, and local business priorities.

• Translate global HR policies, programs, and initiatives into locally compliant and operationally effective practices, escalating risks or gaps as needed.

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to local leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and people-related decisions within established policies and business plans.

People Management & Team Leadership

• Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of an HR support and/or operations team, setting priorities to ensure timely and accurate delivery of HR services.

• Allocate work, monitor progress, and ensure task completion across recruiting, employee services, benefits administration, and HR operations.

• Provide coaching, feedback, and development support to HR team members, reinforcing compliance, service quality, and continuous improvement.

• Spend no more than approximately 20% of the time performing the work directly supervised, focusing primarily on coordination, oversight, and problem resolution.

Talent Acquisition, Staffing & Workforce Support

• Oversee recruiting and staffing activities for the Morton, IL and Tremont, IL locations, ensuring consistent application of job architecture, job levels, and approved compensation ranges.

• Ensure hiring, promotion, and job change decisions align with career levels, job families, and internal equity guidelines.

• Support workforce transitions, onboarding, and internal mobility in accordance with corporate and local requirements.

Compensation, Benefits & HR Administration

• Administer salary, compensation, and benefits programs locally, acting as liaison between employees, vendors, and global HR teams.

• Ensure accurate completion of personnel transactions and maintenance of employee records in HR information systems.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret internal and external market data to compare local HR practices with prevailing market conditions and inform recommendations.

HR Information Systems & Data Management

• Oversee the processing and maintenance of human resource information using approved, cost-effective HR systems and applications.

• Monitor HR information needs and partner with global or regional teams to support system enhancements or process improvements driven by changing requirements.

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with corporate data governance standards.

Employee Relations, Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, corrective actions, and resolution of workplace issues, in alignment with company policy and US and Illinois specific labor laws.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor regulations in the United States, as well as corporate governance and ethical standards.

• Support affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and workplace health and wellness initiatives as required.

Decision Making & Governance

• Make day-to-day decisions and solve operational problems guided by established policies, procedures, and business plans, with oversight from senior HR leadership.

• Identify issues that require escalation and provide clear, data-based recommendations to management.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or relevant experience

• 6-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience with exposure to multiple HR functional areas (e.g., recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, compliance, and learning and development)

• Working knowledge of applicable labor laws, regulations, and employment compliance requirements

• Demonstrated experience executing HR programs, processes, and personnel transactions in a complex organization

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority

• Proven ability to manage sensitive employee matters with discretion, integrity, and sound judgment

Your Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans

• Dental and vision plans

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Reimbursement for continuing education

• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

Your Compensation

This position offers a base salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 with final compensation determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is also eligible for a target annual bonus eligibility of 15% of base salary, as part of AGCO’s total rewards program.

Your Workplace

This role follows AGCO’s on-site work model, with employees primarily working from an AGCO location (Tremont, IL and Morton, IL) for a 5 days per week to support collaboration and teamwork.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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