Employment Compliance Senior Specialist

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a talented global team that's 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 and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to job protection and accommodating employees with disabilities. This role will also lead US employment compliance programs and serve as a trusted advisor to HR and COE functions.
Feel rewarded and appreciated for your commitment in our science and research driven business.
In this role, you will handle intake of accommodation requests, send required notices, forms, and letters, and determine employee eligibility. You will coordinate with Managers and HR Business Partners to evaluate the need for potential accommodations. You will also be responsible for drafting 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.
At AstraZeneca, we are integrated and closely aligned with the whole enterprise, offering our expertise, and leveraging exciting new technology and 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 greater heights you'll be rewarded for your successes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling the interactive process for accommodation requests submitted pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Experience managing the interaction of family medical leave entitlements in conjunction with the application of an employee’s rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Responsibilities

• Handle intake of accommodation requests, send required notices, forms, and letters, and determine employee eligibility.
• Coordinate with Managers and HR Business Partners to evaluate the need for potential accommodations.
• Draft correspondence and documenting all stages of the accommodation request process.
• Advise managers and employees on the interaction of the various leave entitlements and the ADA.
• Ensure compliance for federal, state, and local labor law posting requirements across all US locations (including field).
• Maintain the postings portal/process and ensure timely updates.
• Complete mandatory employment-related surveys; manage and submit any required state workforce certificates/registrations; track deadlines and retain documentation.
• Ensure delivery of all required federal, state, and local new-hire and separation notices; monitor changes and update templates/processes accordingly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level