Whirlpool Corporation''s Leadership Development Program (LDP) emphasizes challenging roles, strong mentoring, robust learning and development, and rigorous talent management to help motivated individuals achieve their career goals. As an HR professional, you will gain exposure to many different aspects of our dynamic HR organization early in your career, develop relationships across the company and explore what most interests you.

If you are a driven individual looking to build your career in a challenging, innovative and growing customer-focused environment, this position could be a prime opportunity for you. As the world''s leading manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, Whirlpool Corporation is seeking highly-motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are willing to learn, want to have a direct impact on changing customer lives, and want to excel in a global Fortune 200 company.

Program Description:

The Whirlpool Leadership Development Program centers on meaningful and challenging roles. As an MBA, your first role will involve working in one of our HR Centers of Excellence or directly supporting the HR work of a business unit. Subsequent roles will focus on further building business acumen, organizational strategy competencies and other skillsets to prepare you for an HR Business Partner role. At Whirlpool, our talent management processes and opportunities to accomplish great work mean that you can expect to obtain experience in several different HR roles early in your career. As a member of the Whirlpool Leadership Development Program you will have access to a comprehensive, multi-year learning and development curriculum that leverages classroom and online learning to grow your business acumen and leadership skills. Additionally, you will be paired with a senior leader mentor who will be dedicated to helping you develop and hone your leadership skills and chart your career.

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Qualifications

To succeed in this program, you will need the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

MBA with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

3-5 years of work experience in Consulting, Strategy, Human Resources; or related work experience

Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills

Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems

Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills

A proven ability to lead challenging initiatives

A high level of initiative
Customer focused
Ability to work well in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment
Demonstrated thought leadership, extraordinary results, strategy execution, and teamwork skills
Application Information:

*In order to satisfy requirements by the U.S. Dept. of Labor and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), individuals must complete Whirlpool Corporation''s online application to be considered for employment.

About Whirlpool Corporation:

Whirlpool Corporation is the world’s leading global manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of approximately $19 billion in 2013, 69,000 employees, and 59 manufacturing and technology research centers around the world. The company markets _Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht _and other major brand names. We earn the trust of consumers in nearly every country by focusing on what matters most. Because of our leadership practices, development opportunities, business performance, strong reputation and a commitment to the communities where we live and work, Whirlpool Corporation has received many awards including - Fortune Magazine''s Top Companies for Leaders, one of the world''s Most Admired Companies, and Fast Company’s Top 50 Most Innovative Companies.

This position is located at our global headquarters in Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan - a breathtaking vacation community on 40 miles of Lake Michigan beachfront, where swimming, sailing, kayaking, waterskiing, boating, and beach volleyball are abundant. The company is host to numerous diversity groups, including a Young Professionals Network – a group of more than 700 local members who are active in corporate social responsibility commitments like Habitat for Humanity, Cook for the Cure, United Way, Boys and Girls Club, and other social activities. A quick 90-minute drive from Chicago, Southwest Michigan is also home to a new Jack Nicklaus signature golf course called Harbor Shores, 17 other public golf courses, nearly 20 wineries, two art districts, many seasonal festivals, outdoor concerts and events all year long. Join us in making the most of moments that matter. Additional information about our company can be found athttp://www.whirlpoolcorp.com. Follow us on LinkedIn or join the conversation @whirlpoolcorp on Twitter.

## Job: Human Resources - Generalist / Functional

Primary Location: US-MI-Benton Harbor/St. Joseph

Organization: Corporate Center

Req ID: A1BJA

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