Leave of Absence Specialist - Supporting US Leave at AstraZeneca

Guadalajara, jalisco, Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leave Of Absence Administration, HR Experience, Communication Skills, Data Management, Attention To Detail, Policy Expertise, Audit Conduct, Teamwork, Employee Support, Escalation Management, Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Workday, ServiceNow, Customer Service, Project Research

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Leave of Absence – HR Advisor 📌Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico. 📍Location: Guadalajara (hybrid) 📌Strong English communication skills required Must Submit Resume in English About the AstraZeneca AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At Astra Zeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to work! Job Description This role operates within well-established guidelines, with accessible higher-level support as needed. As a Leave Specialist, operating within GBS People Services, you will be responsible for administrative tasks (e.g., company benefits administration) in support of all leaves of absence requested within the US. Your work may include project research under the direction of more senior colleagues. Your focus will primarily be on federal, state, and company leave administration for employees in the US. Accountabilities Employee Support: Guide employees and managers through the leave process, offering dedicated assistance and clarification. Data Management: Maintain and update leave records and timesheets in Workday for both salaried/exempt and hourly/non-exempt employees. Escalation Management: Serve as a point of escalation for the My HR Advisory Team on complex leave issues from employees, managers, HR Partners, and Employee Relations Partners. Liaison Duties: Collaborate with the leave and disability vendor to resolve sophisticated employee leave cases optimally. Policy Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the federal FMLA, as well as state and local leave mandates. Clearly explain company leave policies to employees and managers, ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities. Audit Conduct: Perform audits to verify return-to-work details, leave exhaustion, disability-related employment actions, time entry, and coordination of salary continuation payments relevant to Workers' Compensation and various state paid family and medical leave programs. Teamwork: Work closely with payroll and other HR COE teams to address sophisticated leave of absence queries. Informational Requests: Respond to ad hoc information requests from internal teams and external vendors. Requirements Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years in leave of absence administration, ideally in an outsourced model. HR Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years in Human Resources. Education: Bachelor's degree required. Technical Skills: Proficient in using web-based software programs and Microsoft Office products. Communication Skills: Solid verbal and written communication skills. Attention to Detail: Highly meticulous with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service. Desirable Preferred Knowledge: Functional knowledge of Workday and ServiceNow preferred. Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering groundbreaking methods and bringing unexpected teams together. So, what’s next! Are you already inventing yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you. Where can I find out more? Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/ Follow AstraZeneca on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/astrazenecacareers/ Follow AstraZeneca on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/astrazeneca_careers/?hl=en 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 parental leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised. Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week statement When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite daring thinking with the power to insencouragefe-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our outstanding and bold world!!! Date Posted 03-oct-2025 Closing Date 05-oct-2025 AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Responsibilities

As a Leave Specialist, you will guide employees and managers through the leave process while maintaining and updating leave records in Workday. You will also serve as a point of escalation for complex leave issues and collaborate with vendors to resolve employee leave cases.