HR Representative - RK Management Consultants, Inc. (RKMC)

Are you an HR professional with a passion for driving employee engagement?  We are currently seeking a key player for the Drug Delivery Manufacturing Facility in Round Lake . This role is responsible for payroll, leaves administration, supporting employee relations, and interpreting HR policies.

This is a contract position and requires on-site attendance.  No remote options are available for this role.

Weekly Payroll and Compensation

• Review, correct, and approve weekly payroll. Support employees and managers with payroll questions and issues.
• Support Annual Compensation Review process; conduct bi-annual compensation review
• Employee Relations
• Support employee investigations and resolutions to issues
• Partner with managers and complete disciplinary actions
• Primary HR contact for Penicillin leaders and employees
• Coordinate leave of absences and accommodation requests
• Employee Engagement
• Proactively communicate with employees and managers regarding HR policies, practices, and key HR programs
• Lead all aspects of exit survey interviews and identify ways to improve employee listening strategies
• Support new employee orientation. Collect I9 documentations and process Workday

Additional Responsibilities

• Run monthly and ad hoc reports for site leaders
• Process Workday tasks. Lead title standardization project
• Be part of interview panels
• Additional duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• No Cephalosporin or Penicillin allergies
• 1+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably with a focus on payroll, benefits, or HR administration
• Proficient in HRIS systems and payroll software
• Strong written and verbal communications
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Flexibility to meet employee needs who work in a 5-day, 3-shift operation
• Navigate the organization to find right solution and know when to raise issues to others for guidance
• Take initiative with little direction
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (Advanced Excel preferred)