Our client, who is a global biotechnology company, is currently seeking a hybrid HR Assistant in Kankakee IL.

Location: Kankakee IL

Onsite/Remote: 1 day per week remote (flexible); 4 days per week onsite

Pay Rate: $25.00

Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

Supports the sick leave benefit administration for all bargaining unit employees. This includes reviewing/processing all sick leave applications in accordance with company policies and state/federal regulations, ensuring correct data entry into the payroll/attendance system.

Manages short term and long term medical leave in accordance with the Union contract.

Communicates all leave to the appropriate departments. (inc. Security, Training, HR & employees dept),Manage the Kan Medical Inbox to respond to inquiries and process medical forms in a timely manner.

Participates in grievance meetings related to medical leave matters and attends arbitration hearings when an employee is terminated due to medically related absences

Maintains all records-such as medical documentation, absence forms, and doctor's notes-in compliance with PHI and HIPAA regulations.

Supports the Wellbeing committee in Kankakee with monthly site-wide initiatives.

Assists with special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Global Benefits team, as needed

Minimum Required Qualifications:

HS Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a customer/employee facing role

Must be competent using Microsoft applications (incl Excel, Power Point, Word etc)

Preferred / Nice to Have Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates degree in related field preferred

WorkDay knowledge a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.