Leave of Absence Specialist

**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 workThis 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?****AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.****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