AbbVie · 14 hours ago
Senior Analyst, Compliance HR Operations
North Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAbbVie is dedicated to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health issues. The Senior Analyst on the Compliance HR Operations team will ensure the execution of HR processes, data governance, and internal controls, while collaborating with various stakeholders and managing audits related to HR and Payroll operations.
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Responsibilities
Execute on HR Compliance activity associated with audit, internal controls, employee documentation, and data validation efforts to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and quality of standards
Champion employee data privacy and protection requirements in relation to documentation, data handling practices, and audit evidence information, to help ensure employee data is accessed, used, and retained appropriately, escalating potential data privacy risks or gaps as appropriate
Maintain strong communication with management to ensure compliance considerations are aligned with operational execution, escalating issues as appropriate
Lead and manage internal and external audits as they relate to HR, Payroll, and Internal Control activity, including walkthroughs, documentation management, SOX Controls - managing full engagement with auditors and key stakeholders
Conduct reviews of internal controls to ensure adherence to established standards, communicate findings and recommendations to management, and drive execution of corrective actions as needed
Act as a subject matter expert on audit processes, internal controls, and SOX compliance, providing guidance and support to control owners, reviewers, and performers to ensure proper implementation and adherence across the organization
Help identify and assess risks or potential impact to existing controls or processes, system changes, or associated tools
Perform advanced analytics and reporting, consolidating data from various sources to provide actionable insights
Work closely with Centers of Excellence teams on change, process documentation, and procedures to support compliance, audit readiness, and efficiency
Work independently with performance judged by results, ensuring tight deadlines are met
Participate in projects and optimization initiatives - including standardization, documentation updates, and automation efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
4-6 years of experience in HR Compliance, Shared Services, HRIS, global payroll operations, or audit in a related field
Experience working in large, geographically dispersed organizations and engagement with cross-functional stakeholders
Proactively manages multiple priorities and influences across departments, navigating complex, high-pressure situations with ease
Proficient in data analytics, with proficiency in MS to drive data-driven decision-making and capability to deliver actionable insights to stakeholders
Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems, familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), financial reporting tools, and eGRC platforms
Experience with data visualization tools, (Tableau, Power BI)
Proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, Microsoft 365 Suite (Teams, Power Automate)
Strong problem-solving abilities to efficiently interpret complex, large data sets
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field
Background in internal audit, public accounting, FP&A, or compliance
Exposure to HRIS and Payroll systems, familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), financial reporting tools, and eGRC platforms
Prior exposure to SOX 404, COSO Framework, and compliance fundamentals - control documentation, audit walkthroughs, or testing coordination
Relevant certifications are a plus
Benefits
Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
Company
AbbVie
AbbVie is a biopharmaceutical company focused on immunology, oncology, neuroscience, virology, and aesthetics. It is a sub-organization of AbbVie.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15B2024-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2023-03-08Post Ipo Equity· $0.25M
2012-12-20IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Michael
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Micah Bregman
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