Large

Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. The company’s products and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. 

Its product portfolio comprises a range of highly complex biopharmaceuticals, clinical nutrition, medical technologies, and I.V. generic drugs. Within biopharmaceuticals, Fresenius Kabi offers, among others, biosimilar drugs with a focus on autoimmune diseases and oncology. The company’s clinical nutrition offering includes a wide selection of enteral and parenteral nutrition products. In the segment of medical technologies, its offering includes vital disposables, infusions pumps, apheresis machines, cell therapy devices, and more. 

Fresenius Kabi puts essential medicines and technologies in the hands of people who help patients and finds the best answers to the challenges they face. 

Following its “Vision 2026”, the company is furthermore committed to increase efficiencies in the therapy and care of patients and improve access to high-quality healthcare around the globe. Fresenius Kabi aspires to be leading globally in its product segments – all for the benefit of patients, its customers, and its stakeholders.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Fresenius Kabi

Manufacturing

Science & Healthcare

You need a Life Science or Chemical Engineering degree, 3-5 years in pharma validation, production process knowledge, analytical skills, and strong communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

You will develop user requirements, execute qualifications, perform validation studies, assess risks, and conduct investigations while ensuring compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

Engineering

Healthcare

Port Elizabeth

<div>
 <p>Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.<br> <br> We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do.<br> The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.</p>
 <p>The main purpose of the Validation Officer is to prepare, plan, co-ordinate, execute all site validation activities.</p>
 <p><b><i> General Duties:</i></b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Development of User Requirement Specifications</li>
  <li>Development of Manufacturing Procedures</li>
  <li>Qualification and re-qualification of equipment and utilities</li>
  <li>Development and execution of System Impact Assessments and Component Impact Assessments</li>
  <li>Development and execution of Validation Risk Assessments and Design Reviews</li>
  <li>Development and execution of Design Qualifications, Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications and Performance Qualifications taking a System Lifecycle Approach</li>
  <li>Development and execution of Process Validation studies</li>
  <li>Validation of computerised systems validation</li>
  <li>Validation of Automated System</li>
  <li>Validation of sterilisation equipment and cycles</li>
  <li>Performance of Factory Acceptance Testing</li>
  <li>Control of delegated Validation Plans</li>
  <li>Responsible to perform investigations in the area of responsibility, with the support of the tool Kabitrack</li>
 </ul>
</div> <br>
<div>
 <ul>
  <li>A Life Science or Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent.</li>
  <li>3-5 years of experience of validation in the pharmaceutical industry.</li>
  <li>Knowledge of production processes</li>
  <li>Systems, product, industry and equipment knowledge</li>
  <li>Use of statistical techniques</li>
  <li>Knowledge of analytical, technical and engineering methods</li>
 </ul>
 <p>Competency requirements are as follows:</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Attention to detail</li>
  <li>Time Management</li>
  <li>Planning skills; Problem solving</li>
  <li>Organizational skills; communication Skills</li>
  <li>Protocol and technical report writing skills and Computer literacy</li>
 </ul>
</div>


 Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.  We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do. The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.
 The main purpose of the Validation Officer is to prepare, plan, co-ordinate, execute all site validation activities.
  General Duties:
 
  Development of User Requirement Specifications
  Development of Manufacturing Procedures
  Qualification and re-qualification of equipment and utilities
  Development and execution of System Impact Assessments and Component Impact Assessments
  Development and execution of Validation Risk Assessments and Design Reviews
  Development and execution of Design Qualifications, Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications and Performance Qualifications taking a System Lifecycle Approach
  Development and execution of Process Validation studies
  Validation of computerised systems validation
  Validation of Automated System
  Validation of sterilisation equipment and cycles
  Performance of Factory Acceptance Testing
  Control of delegated Validation Plans
  Responsible to perform investigations in the area of responsibility, with the support of the tool Kabitrack
 
 

 
  A Life Science or Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent.
  3-5 years of experience of validation in the pharmaceutical industry.
  Knowledge of production processes
  Systems, product, industry and equipment knowledge
  Use of statistical techniques
  Knowledge of analytical, technical and engineering methods
 
 Competency requirements are as follows:
 
  Attention to detail
  Time Management
  Planning skills; Problem solving
  Organizational skills; communication Skills
  Protocol and technical report writing skills and Computer literacy
 


Validation Officer - Fresenius Kabi

Validation Officer

You must have a minimum Grade 12, 1-2 years warehouse experience, a forklift license, and know how to operate a turret truck or electric pallet jack.

You will manage stock reconciliation, pick materials for production, perform inventory control, maintain GMP compliance, and assist with waste and pallet movement, ensuring efficient operations.

Logistics

<div>
 <p>Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.<br> <br> We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do.<br> The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.</p>
 <p>The main purpose of the Material Picker is to pick materials required by production.</p>
 <p><b> General Duties:</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Reconciliation of handover stock.</li>
  <li>Storage of incoming materials</li>
  <li>Picking of requisitions for materials from various departments</li>
  <li>Completing Syspro transactions before sending physical goods up to production</li>
  <li>On-going stock reconciliation and cycle counting</li>
  <li>Responsibility for inventory control and stock take in area of responsibility</li>
  <li>Checking of minimum stock levels liaising with Procurement as required to replenish stock where usage increases</li>
  <li>Ensuring that the areas of responsibility are GMP and 5S compliant</li>
  <li>Picking and Processing of issues returns of printing filters and foil to and from production</li>
  <li>Supply requested stock for batches as per production requests or planned delivery times.</li>
  <li>Receive returns of raw materials, components, and printed packaging from production, and move stock to dedicated areas.</li>
  <li>Receipt and transport to bin washing area of empty plastic pallets, cages, glass reject bins and reject printed packaging wheelie bins from production to be washed.</li>
  <li>Notify the waste assistant of any waste received from production.</li>
  <li>Filling in all stock item movements through the back lift in the official logbook according to GRK requirements.</li>
  <li>Movement of pallets received via the lift to the correct demarcated areas.</li>
  <li>Ensuring all fridge items received are placed inside the fridge and the details recorded in the fridge logbook.</li>
  <li>Cover weekend shifts according to production requirements.</li>
  <li>Responsible for good housekeeping in area of responsibility</li>
  <li>From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification, and training of the incumbent</li>
 </ul>
</div> <br>
<div>
 <ul>
  <li>Minimum Grade 12</li>
  <li>1-2 warehouse experience.</li>
  <li>Fork-lift license.</li>
  <li>Ability to obtain Picking List electronically</li>
  <li>Ability to identify which components/ consumables/ materials on the Picking List are the Material Pickers responsibility and to find them accordingly</li>
  <li>Knowledge of the location of various components within the aisles</li>
  <li>Operate turret truck or electric pallet jack to collect materials from aisles</li>
 </ul>
</div>
<p></p>


 Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.  We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do. The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.
 The main purpose of the Material Picker is to pick materials required by production.
  General Duties:
 
  Reconciliation of handover stock.
  Storage of incoming materials
  Picking of requisitions for materials from various departments
  Completing Syspro transactions before sending physical goods up to production
  On-going stock reconciliation and cycle counting
  Responsibility for inventory control and stock take in area of responsibility
  Checking of minimum stock levels liaising with Procurement as required to replenish stock where usage increases
  Ensuring that the areas of responsibility are GMP and 5S compliant
  Picking and Processing of issues returns of printing filters and foil to and from production
  Supply requested stock for batches as per production requests or planned delivery times.
  Receive returns of raw materials, components, and printed packaging from production, and move stock to dedicated areas.
  Receipt and transport to bin washing area of empty plastic pallets, cages, glass reject bins and reject printed packaging wheelie bins from production to be washed.
  Notify the waste assistant of any waste received from production.
  Filling in all stock item movements through the back lift in the official logbook according to GRK requirements.
  Movement of pallets received via the lift to the correct demarcated areas.
  Ensuring all fridge items received are placed inside the fridge and the details recorded in the fridge logbook.
  Cover weekend shifts according to production requirements.
  Responsible for good housekeeping in area of responsibility
  From time to time carry out other jobs within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification, and training of the incumbent
 
 

 
  Minimum Grade 12
  1-2 warehouse experience.
  Fork-lift license.
  Ability to obtain Picking List electronically
  Ability to identify which components/ consumables/ materials on the Picking List are the Material Pickers responsibility and to find them accordingly
  Knowledge of the location of various components within the aisles
  Operate turret truck or electric pallet jack to collect materials from aisles
 



Material Picker - Fresenius Kabi

Material Picker

You need a B. Pharm/Dip. Pharm, SAPC registration, 5+ years in pharmaceutical leadership, quality management, and aseptic manufacturing, plus experience with SAHPRA and international inspections.

You will manage the Quality Unit, ensure compliance with GMP and global standards, oversee audits, facilitate training, handle quality deficiencies, and develop strategic plans for continuous improvement.

<div>
 <p>Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.<br> <br> We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do.<br> The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.</p>
 <p>The main purpose of the Site Quality Head &amp; Responsible Pharmacist is:</p>
 <p>Management of the Quality Unit of Production Unit Gqeberha</p>
 <p>Development of Quality Culture in Production Unit Gqeberha</p>
 <p>Strategic Development &amp; Improvement of Quality Compliance of Production Unit Gqeberha to meet international standards</p>
 <p>Assuring of Compliance with international statutory &amp; GMP requirements</p>
 <p>Assuring of Compliance with global Fresenius Kabi Quality Standards</p>
 <p>Acting as interface to Fresenius Kabi corporate Quality Functions and Quality Units of other Fresenius sites</p>
 <p>Integrating and aligning the site within the Fresenius Kabi global Quality Network</p>
 <p>To fulfil the role of site Responsible Pharmacist and to manage Pharmaceutical Services of the company</p>
 <p><b> General Duties</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Assuring that the site Quality Management System facilitates the full legal pharmaceutical responsibilities of the Responsible Pharmacist according to: 
   <ul>
    <li>SAHPRA for compliance with the requirements</li>
    <li>of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) and the Pharmacy Council for compliance with the requirements of the Act, 1974 (Act 53 of 1974) Annex 16 to the SA Guide to GMP.</li>
   </ul></li>
  <li>Collaborating with Plant Management and QA and Operations Management in decision taking on the strategic development of PU Port Gqeberha, Involvement with investment decisions at PU Gqeberha.</li>
  <li>All Quality Management principles and techniques, in Quality System per ICH Q10, Qualification &amp; Validation (Process, Cleaning Validation, Computerized Validation), Quality Risk Management (ICH Q9), Root-Cause-Assessment, Data Governance should be intimately know</li>
  <li>Assuring of operational efficiency of departments of the site Quality Unit</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Assuring of compliance with the relevant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)</li>
  <li>Implementation and maintenance of a Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) in-line with the Fresenius Kabi global Quality Management System and the statutory requirements</li>
  <li>Management of medicine registration applications for imported and locally produced products in various countries outside South Africa</li>
  <li>Maintenance of site certifications &amp; licences</li>
  <li>Assurance that facilities, utilities &amp; equipment are qualified, and that methods &amp; processes are validated according to GMP-requirements</li>
  <li>Representation of the company / the site in audits and inspections, towards international competent authorities</li>
  <li>Representation of PU Gqeberha in company committees, meetings etc.</li>
  <li>Oversee the development, implementation of and the adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in the department</li>
  <li>Manage the Internal Audit &amp; Supplier Audit Programme</li>
  <li>Overseeing the handling of quality deficiencies, product failures, root cause analysis, and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actions, recording and trending of data.</li>
  <li>Overall responsibility for the core processes systems of the Quality</li>
  <li>Management System, e.g. Deviation Management, CAPAs, Document Control, Quality Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis and Change Control</li>
  <li>Overall responsibility for Product Quality Review process in accordance with GMP requirements</li>
  <li>Overseeing compilation of Management Review</li>
  <li>Overseeing the Complaints Handling process</li>
  <li>Overseeing Vendor Management Programme</li>
  <li>Implementation of Quality Risk Management &amp; Continual Improvement systems and programmes</li>
  <li>Overall responsibility for QA approval of all GMP Training Material and programmes</li>
  <li>Overall responsibility for authorization of SOP’s and other Quality documents, including amendments</li>
  <li>Overall responsibility for the Document Control and retention system</li>
  <li>Overseeing Quality Control activities</li>
  <li>Overseeing Regulatory Affairs activities</li>
  <li>Overseeing Releases</li>
  <li>Establishing quality metrics, data collection, trending and analysis of KPI’s</li>
  <li>Systems</li>
 </ul>
 <p><b>Budget &amp; Cost Control</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Develop and control the financial budget for the department</li>
  <li>Control and optimise the cost within the department</li>
  <li>Set quality and performance KPI’s for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency</li>
  <li>Develop strategic roadmap for the department to meet market and business requirements for the present and future conditions<br> <p></p> <p><b> People Management</b></p></li>
  <li>Manage all personnel in the department and provide ongoing performance feedback to staff as and when required</li>
  <li>Ensure that all personnel in the department is developed and trained as required by the various job functions</li>
  <li>Ensure best working practices within the department</li>
  <li>Set quality and performance KPI’s for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency</li>
 </ul>
</div>
<p></p> <br>
<ul>
 <li>B. Pharm/ Dip. Pharm essential</li>
 <li>Registration with SAPC essential</li>
 <li>Minimum 5 years managerial &amp; leadership experience in Pharmaceutical production environment</li>
 <li>Minimum 5 years managerial experience in Quality Management / Quality Assurance</li>
 <li>Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in pharmaceutical responsibility for finished products, either in direct role or in leadership of Responsible Pharmacist or EU Qualified Person or Authorized Person or similar functions</li>
 <li>Aseptic Manufacturing experience essential.</li>
 <li>Extensive experience with SAHPRA</li>
 <li>Extensive experience in managing &amp; leading inspections from SAHPRA</li>
 <li>Extensive experience with international competent authorities such as US-FDA, EU Authorities e.g. MHRA, TGA, ANVISA, WHO</li>
 <li>Extensive experience in managing &amp; leading inspections from international competent authorities such as US-FDA, EU Authorities eg MHRA, TGA. ANVISA and WHO</li>
 <li>Experience of managing an independent multi-function site with multi-disciplinary teams</li>
</ul>


 Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company more than 40,500 employees worldwide.  We are dedicated to a higher purpose "caring for life" which drives excellence in everything we do. The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals.
 The main purpose of the Site Quality Head & Responsible Pharmacist is:
 Management of the Quality Unit of Production Unit Gqeberha
 Development of Quality Culture in Production Unit Gqeberha
 Strategic Development & Improvement of Quality Compliance of Production Unit Gqeberha to meet international standards
 Assuring of Compliance with international statutory & GMP requirements
 Assuring of Compliance with global Fresenius Kabi Quality Standards
 Acting as interface to Fresenius Kabi corporate Quality Functions and Quality Units of other Fresenius sites
 Integrating and aligning the site within the Fresenius Kabi global Quality Network
 To fulfil the role of site Responsible Pharmacist and to manage Pharmaceutical Services of the company
  General Duties
 
  Assuring that the site Quality Management System facilitates the full legal pharmaceutical responsibilities of the Responsible Pharmacist according to: 
   
    SAHPRA for compliance with the requirements
    of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) and the Pharmacy Council for compliance with the requirements of the Act, 1974 (Act 53 of 1974) Annex 16 to the SA Guide to GMP.
   
  Collaborating with Plant Management and QA and Operations Management in decision taking on the strategic development of PU Port Gqeberha, Involvement with investment decisions at PU Gqeberha.
  All Quality Management principles and techniques, in Quality System per ICH Q10, Qualification & Validation (Process, Cleaning Validation, Computerized Validation), Quality Risk Management (ICH Q9), Root-Cause-Assessment, Data Governance should be intimately know
  Assuring of operational efficiency of departments of the site Quality Unit
 
 
  Assuring of compliance with the relevant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  Implementation and maintenance of a Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) in-line with the Fresenius Kabi global Quality Management System and the statutory requirements
  Management of medicine registration applications for imported and locally produced products in various countries outside South Africa
  Maintenance of site certifications & licences
  Assurance that facilities, utilities & equipment are qualified, and that methods & processes are validated according to GMP-requirements
  Representation of the company / the site in audits and inspections, towards international competent authorities
  Representation of PU Gqeberha in company committees, meetings etc.
  Oversee the development, implementation of and the adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in the department
  Manage the Internal Audit & Supplier Audit Programme
  Overseeing the handling of quality deficiencies, product failures, root cause analysis, and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actions, recording and trending of data.
  Overall responsibility for the core processes systems of the Quality
  Management System, e.g. Deviation Management, CAPAs, Document Control, Quality Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis and Change Control
  Overall responsibility for Product Quality Review process in accordance with GMP requirements
  Overseeing compilation of Management Review
  Overseeing the Complaints Handling process
  Overseeing Vendor Management Programme
  Implementation of Quality Risk Management & Continual Improvement systems and programmes
  Overall responsibility for QA approval of all GMP Training Material and programmes
  Overall responsibility for authorization of SOP’s and other Quality documents, including amendments
  Overall responsibility for the Document Control and retention system
  Overseeing Quality Control activities
  Overseeing Regulatory Affairs activities
  Overseeing Releases
  Establishing quality metrics, data collection, trending and analysis of KPI’s
  Systems
 
 Budget & Cost Control
 
  Develop and control the financial budget for the department
  Control and optimise the cost within the department
  Set quality and performance KPI’s for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency
  Develop strategic roadmap for the department to meet market and business requirements for the present and future conditions   People Management
  Manage all personnel in the department and provide ongoing performance feedback to staff as and when required
  Ensure that all personnel in the department is developed and trained as required by the various job functions
  Ensure best working practices within the department
  Set quality and performance KPI’s for the department and monitor the departmental performance on a defined frequency
 

 

 B. Pharm/ Dip. Pharm essential
 Registration with SAPC essential
 Minimum 5 years managerial & leadership experience in Pharmaceutical production environment
 Minimum 5 years managerial experience in Quality Management / Quality Assurance
 Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in pharmaceutical responsibility for finished products, either in direct role or in leadership of Responsible Pharmacist or EU Qualified Person or Authorized Person or similar functions
 Aseptic Manufacturing experience essential.
 Extensive experience with SAHPRA
 Extensive experience in managing & leading inspections from SAHPRA
 Extensive experience with international competent authorities such as US-FDA, EU Authorities e.g. MHRA, TGA, ANVISA, WHO
 Extensive experience in managing & leading inspections from international competent authorities such as US-FDA, EU Authorities eg MHRA, TGA. ANVISA and WHO
 Experience of managing an independent multi-function site with multi-disciplinary teams


Site Quality Head & Responsible Pharmacist - Fresenius Kabi

Site Quality Head & Responsible Pharmacist

You need an associate's degree, 3+ years in LOA or HR, strong communication skills, and knowledge of employee benefits and HRIS systems. Bachelor's and manufacturing experience preferred.

You will manage FMLA leaves, track eligibility, process benefits, resolve employee and HR inquiries, and coordinate with vendors for leave administration and payments.

Customer Relations

People, HR & Administration

Lake Zurich

<div>
 <div>
  Job Summary
 </div>
 <div></div> The Leave of Absence Specialist advises employees and managers on the organization's leave programs, including maternity or paternity leave, medical or disability leave, military leave, or unpaid leave. Analyze leave claims or requests, determines employee eligibility, assists managers in the development of alternate work arrangements or coordination of coverage, and manages employee return to service or separation. Record leaves and adjust time or pay in the HRIS or payroll systems as needed. Ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. The position reports to Manager, Benefits and is an individual contributor. The Leave of Absence Specialist interacts with employees at all business units and levels within Region North America (NAM) organization.<br> <br>
 <ul>
  <li>This position requires working onsite at our Lake Zurich, IL site 3 days per week.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Responsibilities
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <ul>
  <li>Administer all family medical leaves (FMLA) in accordance with organizational policies, applicable employment laws, and state/federal regulations. Certify, track, and determine eligibility for leaves. Verify employees requesting leave receive proper paperwork and completed paperwork is submitted timely.</li>
  <li>Accountable for leave of absence program for multiple sites; act as a subject matter expert to assist other Fresenius Kabi NAM locations with leave processes or issue resolution.</li>
  <li>Work closely with vendor and participate in monthly status calls and annual utilization meetings.</li>
  <li>Process benefits or benefit payments for eligible employees on leave accurately and on time.</li>
  <li>HRIS data entry including leave initiation, processing applicable vacation for unpaid leaves, and return from leave.</li>
  <li>Reconcile benefit payments against vendor deductions to determine if additional money is owed or if money is due back to employee.</li>
  <li>Act as front-line responder to employees’ and HR partners’ leave-related questions or issues. Effectively handle issue resolution, working with HR partners and payroll, if applicable.</li>
  <li>Provide guidance to EHS team on worker’s compensation leaves that run concurrently with state and federal leave programs.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Job Requirements
 </div>
 <ul>
  <li>Associate’s degree required.</li>
  <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field strong preferred.</li>
  <li>3+ years of experience in leave of absence processing, employee benefits, and/or human resources; or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.</li>
  <li>HR or LOA experience in plant or manufacturing setting is preferred.</li>
  <li>Workday or other cloud based HRIS system experience is highly desirable.</li>
  <li>Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</li>
  <li>Communicate effectively with employees and vendors, verbally and in writing.</li>
  <li>General understanding of employee benefits as they relate to leaves of absence, including short/long term disability, COBRA, state disability pay, ADA, FMLA, etc.</li>
 </ul>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Additional Information
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
 </div>
</div>


 
  Job Summary
 
  The Leave of Absence Specialist advises employees and managers on the organization's leave programs, including maternity or paternity leave, medical or disability leave, military leave, or unpaid leave. Analyze leave claims or requests, determines employee eligibility, assists managers in the development of alternate work arrangements or coordination of coverage, and manages employee return to service or separation. Record leaves and adjust time or pay in the HRIS or payroll systems as needed. Ensure compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. The position reports to Manager, Benefits and is an individual contributor. The Leave of Absence Specialist interacts with employees at all business units and levels within Region North America (NAM) organization. 
 
  This position requires working onsite at our Lake Zurich, IL site 3 days per week.
 
 
 
  Responsibilities
 
 
 
  Administer all family medical leaves (FMLA) in accordance with organizational policies, applicable employment laws, and state/federal regulations. Certify, track, and determine eligibility for leaves. Verify employees requesting leave receive proper paperwork and completed paperwork is submitted timely.
  Accountable for leave of absence program for multiple sites; act as a subject matter expert to assist other Fresenius Kabi NAM locations with leave processes or issue resolution.
  Work closely with vendor and participate in monthly status calls and annual utilization meetings.
  Process benefits or benefit payments for eligible employees on leave accurately and on time.
  HRIS data entry including leave initiation, processing applicable vacation for unpaid leaves, and return from leave.
  Reconcile benefit payments against vendor deductions to determine if additional money is owed or if money is due back to employee.
  Act as front-line responder to employees’ and HR partners’ leave-related questions or issues. Effectively handle issue resolution, working with HR partners and payroll, if applicable.
  Provide guidance to EHS team on worker’s compensation leaves that run concurrently with state and federal leave programs.
 
 
 
  Job Requirements
 
 
  Associate’s degree required.
  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field strong preferred.
  3+ years of experience in leave of absence processing, employee benefits, and/or human resources; or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
  HR or LOA experience in plant or manufacturing setting is preferred.
  Workday or other cloud based HRIS system experience is highly desirable.
  Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  Communicate effectively with employees and vendors, verbally and in writing.
  General understanding of employee benefits as they relate to leaves of absence, including short/long term disability, COBRA, state disability pay, ADA, FMLA, etc.
 
 
 
  Additional Information
 
 
 
  We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.
 
 
 
  Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
 


Leave of Absence Specialist - Fresenius Kabi

Leave of Absence Specialist

You need 3-5+ years of HR generalist experience, a four-year degree, strong communication skills, knowledge of labor law, recruitment experience, and proficiency in HRIS and Windows applications.

You will handle employee relations, manage recruitment, conduct orientations and exit interviews, support performance reviews, facilitate events, and assist with compliance and training initiatives.

Grand Island

<div>
 <div>
  Job Summary
 </div>
 <div></div> Salary - $61,000 - 80,000 annually<br> <br> Provides recruitment and staffing strategy and support for exempt and non-exempt positions. Acts as a liaison and coach between employees and management to resolve employee relations issues. Interprets and applies Human Resource policies consistently among the workforce.
 <div></div>
 <div>
  Responsibilities
 </div>
 <div></div>
 <ul>
  <li>Provide employee relations support to local management to include appropriate counseling, guidance, and employment termination when necessary.</li>
  <li>Serve as the daily contact for the local site management and staff to handle employee relations issues, including benefits issues, compensation issues, organizational development or general employment concerns.</li>
  <li>Conduct investigative interviews when employee complaints arise (i.e. sexual harassment or discrimination). Evaluate information gathered and determine the best course of action from a business, ethical and legal compliance standpoint. Follows through with the most appropriate action and follow up with original complainant.</li>
  <li>Coordinated temporary staffing needs and maintains relationship with appropriate recruiting agencies.</li>
  <li>Manage the recruitment process and costs for all open headcount positions at the local site.</li>
  <li>Create and maintain innovative recruitment strategies</li>
  <li>Attend local job fairs</li>
  <li>Generate Hire Requisitions as needed.</li>
  <li>Generate internal job posting and manages the response process.</li>
  <li>Post open positions externally with the most appropriate resource.</li>
  <li>Manage the interview process, coordinating interviews with external candidates and internal hiring panel.</li>
  <li>Utilize behavioral interviewing skills to screen potential candidates.</li>
  <li>Advise hiring panel on final job offer decision</li>
  <li>Extend employment offers and process appropriate paperwork for selected candidate</li>
  <li>Conduct new employee orientation, including distribution of new hire paperwork, employee handbooks, and benefits materials to local site staff.</li>
  <li>Conducts exit interviews and investigates key issues or concerns.</li>
  <li>Facilitate and support the performance review process semi-annually and annually</li>
  <li>Keep Organizational charts and Job Descriptions updated.</li>
  <li>Plan and execute employee relations events.</li>
  <li>May represent FK at Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and other such hearings.</li>
  <li>Will conduct training programs, develop and deliver presentations.</li>
  <li>Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.</li>
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  Requirements
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  <li>Three to five+ years of strong HR Generalist experience and a four-year degree are required.</li>
  <li>Must have excellent communication skills and be proficient in Windows applications and have an understanding of HRIS systems and Applicant Tracking systems (preferably Workday).</li>
  <li>Must have a solid understanding of labor law and previous recruitment experience.</li>
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  Additional Information
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  We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.
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  Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
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  Job Summary
 
  Salary - $61,000 - 80,000 annually  Provides recruitment and staffing strategy and support for exempt and non-exempt positions. Acts as a liaison and coach between employees and management to resolve employee relations issues. Interprets and applies Human Resource policies consistently among the workforce.
 
 
  Responsibilities
 
 
 
  Provide employee relations support to local management to include appropriate counseling, guidance, and employment termination when necessary.
  Serve as the daily contact for the local site management and staff to handle employee relations issues, including benefits issues, compensation issues, organizational development or general employment concerns.
  Conduct investigative interviews when employee complaints arise (i.e. sexual harassment or discrimination). Evaluate information gathered and determine the best course of action from a business, ethical and legal compliance standpoint. Follows through with the most appropriate action and follow up with original complainant.
  Coordinated temporary staffing needs and maintains relationship with appropriate recruiting agencies.
  Manage the recruitment process and costs for all open headcount positions at the local site.
  Create and maintain innovative recruitment strategies
  Attend local job fairs
  Generate Hire Requisitions as needed.
  Generate internal job posting and manages the response process.
  Post open positions externally with the most appropriate resource.
  Manage the interview process, coordinating interviews with external candidates and internal hiring panel.
  Utilize behavioral interviewing skills to screen potential candidates.
  Advise hiring panel on final job offer decision
  Extend employment offers and process appropriate paperwork for selected candidate
  Conduct new employee orientation, including distribution of new hire paperwork, employee handbooks, and benefits materials to local site staff.
  Conducts exit interviews and investigates key issues or concerns.
  Facilitate and support the performance review process semi-annually and annually
  Keep Organizational charts and Job Descriptions updated.
  Plan and execute employee relations events.
  May represent FK at Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and other such hearings.
  Will conduct training programs, develop and deliver presentations.
  Performs additional duties and projects as assigned.
 
 
 
  Requirements
 
 
  Three to five+ years of strong HR Generalist experience and a four-year degree are required.
  Must have excellent communication skills and be proficient in Windows applications and have an understanding of HRIS systems and Applicant Tracking systems (preferably Workday).
  Must have a solid understanding of labor law and previous recruitment experience.
 
 
 
  Additional Information
 
 
 
  We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company match, and wellness program.
 
 
 
  Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.
 


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