Job Description
ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, providing access to nutrition worldwide. They are seeking an Area HR Generalist to work with site leadership and HR teams to deliver high-quality HR support across multiple locations, fostering an engaged and productive work environment. Responsibilities Serve as a trusted HR partner to site leadership, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related matters Build and maintain effective working relationships with site leadership teams and colleagues Actively support and participate in employee relations activities, including investigations, disciplinary meetings, terminations, and grievance management Partner with management to investigate, respond to, and resolve employee complaints of low to moderate complexity Work with HRBPs to support workforce planning, succession planning, and knowledge transfer initiatives to build current and future bench strength Partner with the Talent Acquisition COE and site leaders to support recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, coordination, and follow-up Apply HR policies and guidelines while ensuring compliance with U.S.
and Canadian employment laws and regulations Champion colleague engagement initiatives and support activities that promote morale, inclusion, and retention Actively promote and reinforce all safety-related policies and programs to ensure colleague commitment to working safely Demonstrate a strong commitment to company core values and ethical standards in all interactions Skills Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% across U.S. and Canadian sites Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Experience across multiple HR disciplines (e.g., employee relations, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management) Experience interpreting and applying HR policies, procedures, programs, and employment laws Demonstrated ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Proficiency with bolthires Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends as needed to support site operations Comfortable working in an industrial environment with the physical and environmental conditions typical of manufacturing or distribution facilities Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or warehouse operations Experience supporting multiple sites or geographic regions Benefits 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. Company Overview ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. It was founded in 1902, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is