Lead - HR Compliance

Job Title : Lead - HR Compliance

Organization Name : InvaGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a Cipla subsidiary)

Location : Central Islip or Hauppauge NY locations

Employment Type : Full Time

Salary Range : $120k - $135k

Benefits : In addition to a fulfilling career and competitive salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to include a 401(k) savings plan and matching, health insurance - medical/dental/vision, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending account (FSA), paid time off (PTO) - vacation/sick/flex time, paid holidays, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, paid and unpaid family leave, employee discounts, and other benefits.

Work Hours/ Shift/ Remote : The work schedule will be Monday to Friday during day shift only. No remote work available. Extended work weeks to include Saturdays and/or Sundays or holidays as requested or required based on business needs. May be required to travel to other locations as per business needs.

Job Summary : The Lead HR Compliance role is responsible for establishing governance and control over HR compliance and reporting across all entities within Cipla North America. Focusing on the HR compliance aspect, the role encompasses ensuring adherence to various legal and regulatory requirements, including cross-border travel compliance, collaboration with employee representative bodies, and the establishment of new hiring entities. The Lead HR Compliance will collaborate closely with key business stakeholders, the HR team, and both internal and external partners to seamlessly deliver the HR compliance agenda, aligning with the organization's strategic goals and priorities.

Responsibilities/ Accountabilities :

• Manage the governance and control in the HR Compliance areas
• Conduct compliance review and provide optimization advice for HR policies and practices as directed by the Chief Compliance Officer
• Create HR compliance framework, risk mitigation mechanism, and promote implementation as well as monitor operations outcomes.
• Be current on the dynamic labor regulatory landscape, evaluate risks if needed, and provide risk management suggestions for decision-making.
• Provide cross-function compliance-related coordination, and support ad-hoc HR compliance matters.
• Ensure that the HRBP's are well supported to deal with all compliance related matters and best practices are followed to ensure adherence to processes.
• Stay current on Federal, State, and local laws that impact the company and/or employees.

Manage employee records :

• Create and manage the process to uphold employee records as required by law as well as internal processes
• Manage the employee records for Cipla USA entities
• Regularly check the accuracy/ update of various records

Manage Immigration matters :

• Manage company's immigration matters as directed by Head HR/ Director HR
• Partner with outside counsel on all aspects of company's immigration case management.

Manage the global mobility process :

• Partner with Global Mobility teams to facilitate the immigration matter as per process.
• Be the point of contact to the expats from the US HR team for various communications related to expatriation process

Manage Employee Relations process :

• Work across multiple business lines to conduct ER investigations in liaison with Chief Compliance Officer and HR leadership team in accordance with best practices.
• Works in partnership with HRPBs and Legal/ Compliance Department to lead thorough and objective investigations regarding complaints of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, misconduct and serious policy violations.

Support Internal/ External Audits :

• Support the internal/ external audit requirements as and when required
• Work with HRBPs and HR COEs to prepare Affirmative Action plans, EEO reporting, adverse impact analysis, a compilation of speciality census data for diversity efforts, and state compliance reporting etc. as required.

Education Qualifications : Bachelor's degree (specialization in Human Resources preferred). PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.

Experience, Skills & Competencies :

• A minimum of 5 years of related HR Generalist and HR Compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in the HR Compliance areas preferred.
• OFCCP audit experience desirable.
• Experience preparing Affirmative Action plans, EEO reporting, adverse impact etc. preferred.
• Possess problem-solving and analytical capability; experience in managing ambiguity and analysing HR metrics to find root causes and develop short, medium and long-term plans.

About Cipla : Cipla is a leading global pharmaceutical company, dedicated to high-quality, branded, and generic medicines. We are trusted by healthcare professionals and patients across geographies. Over the last eight decades, we have strengthened our leadership in India's pharmaceutical industry and fortified our promise of strengthening our global focus by consolidating and deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S., and other economies of the emerging world.

Equal Opportunity Employer : Cipla USA & its U.S. Affiliates are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.