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Kelly Services seeks an HR Specialist III for a hybrid role in Mettawa, IL, focusing on total rewards and compensation analysis, audits, and advisory support, requiring advanced Excel skills, HRIS experience, and strong analytical and communication abilities.
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Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn't always easy. That's where Kelly comes in. We're seeking a HR Specialist III to work at a premier client in Mettawa Illinois 60045
Job Title: HR Specialist III
Job Duration: 6+ months (Temp to hire)
Pay Rate: $43.16/hr.
Shift: Mon to Fri;
Schedule: HYBRID (3 days onsite 2 days remote)
Job Description:
As part of the Total Rewards Excellence team the Total Rewards Business Partner (TRBP) is responsible for routine advisory on Total Rewards topics to ensure consistent application of competitive pay practices. The Total Rewards Business Partner will analyze data related to compensation and other reward programs to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness
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Develop compensation offer recommendations for external hires and internal moves in accordance with company practices including recommendations on base salary, incentive programs, sign-on or other cash-based programs to provide a market competitive and internally aligned offe
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Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy across various HRIS systems leveraged by TR to ensure accurate employee compensation data.
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Maintain and keep the various TRBP tools accurate and up to date by running and updating necessary reports
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Serve as an advisor for routine inquiries from Business Human Resources (BHR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) within established guidelines.
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Support job evaluations and benchmarking studies to make grade and job code recommendation aligned with company practices maintaining key documentation within the HRIS, benchmarking and case management systems.
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Support the execution of various compensation activities including operational support to the annual rewards cycle, compensation recommendations for function specific promotion cycle, survey submissions and establishing the salary structure.
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Support market and internal benchmarking studies, gathering and synthesizing data from published sources to evaluate competitive market positioning
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Assist in other ad hoc Compensation projects and tasks as directed.
Capabilities:
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Advanced competency in Excel including experience with pivot tables and troubleshooting advanced formulas
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Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends to surface issues and opportunities. Translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations within established guidelines.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, validation, and process consistency
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Demonstrated ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced constantly changing environment
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Behaviors/Ways of Working:
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Behaves inclusively and equitably so that everyone can contribute and participate.
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Deals comfortably with ambiguity and changing course when needed.
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Work collaboratively with other team members
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Keeps an enterprise and one team mindset with common goals and strategies
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR Management, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics or related field.
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2-4 years of relevant work experience supporting compensation programs demonstrable understanding of broad-based concepts and administration
Top 3 – 5 Skills Needed for each role:
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Advanced competency in Excel required; experience with HRIS systems such as Workday or HRSoft, and Data Analytics software such as PowerBI is a plus.
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Bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR Management, Business Administration, Finance, Analytics or related field.
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2-4 years of relevant work experience supporting compensation programs demonstrable understanding of broad-based concepts and administration
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Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends to surface issues and opportunities. Translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations within established guidelines. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, validation, and process consistency. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, take initiative, and perform effectively in a fast-paced constantly changing environment
What happens next:
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .
Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.
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