Employment Compliance Senior Specialist
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Job Location:
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join a talented global team thats powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day. As a Reasonable Accommodation & Employment Compliance Specialist you will administer the full lifecycle process associated with medical and religious accommodations. This includes reviewing ADA requests for accommodation engaging with employees in the interactive process and providing an organizational decision on the accommodation to the leave and disability vendor and employee. You will manage complex ADA requests andmaintaincompliance with federal state and local laws related to job protection and accommodating employees with disabilities. This role willalsoleadUSemploymentcompliance programs and serve as a trusted advisor to HR and COEfunctions.
Feel rewarded and appreciated for your commitmentinour science and research driven business.
Accountabilities:
In this role you will handle intake of accommodation requests send required notices forms and letters anddetermineemployee eligibility. You will coordinate with Managers and HR Business Partners to evaluate the need for potentialaccommodations. You will alsobe responsible fordrafting correspondence and documenting all stages of the accommodation request process. Additionally you will advise managers and employees on the interaction of the various leave entitlements and the ADA.
Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- US labor postings and notices:ensurecomplianceforfederal state and local labor law posting requirements across all US locations (includingfield). Maintain thepostingsportal/process andensuretimelyupdates.
- Statutory surveys and certificates: Complete mandatoryemployment-relatedsurveys; manage andsubmitany required state workforce certificates/registrations; track deadlines andretaindocumentation.
- New-hire and termination notices: Ensure delivery of allrequiredfederal state and local new-hire and separation notices;monitorchanges and update templates/processes accordingly.
Are you ready to take on these responsibilities
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experienceor equivalent years of experience.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Experience handling the interactive process for accommodation requestssubmittedpursuant tothe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Experience managing the interaction of family medical leave entitlements in conjunction with the application of an employees rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work atpaceand challenge we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office.
At AstraZeneca we are integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise offering ourexpertise andleveragingexcitingnew technologyand digital innovations to accelerate our evolution. We apply creativity to every task we do taking smart risks to turn our ideas into reality. Always at full speed we thrive in our fast-paced and dynamic environment. With countless opportunities available this is the place to build an unrivalled reputation. And as you take your career in new directions and to even greaterheightsyoullbe rewarded for your successes.
Ready to make a difference Apply now!
Date Posted
04-Mar-2026Closing Date
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Risk Management
- Financial Services
- PCI
- Banking
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Quality Systems
- Research Experience
- NIST Standards
- Securities Law
- SOX
- ISO 27000
About Company
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, ... View more
