HR Advisor (for US Operations) ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. **About the Role** We are seeking an experienced individual to manage HR compliance programs across the United States and Canada. In this role, you will ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local employment regulations through regulatory reporting, pay equity initiatives, policy governance, audit readiness, and employment law compliance. You will collaborate closely with HR, Legal, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure all compliance obligations are met accurately and on time while minimizing organizational risk. **Key Responsibilities** + Manage and coordinate US and Canadian HR compliance programs and regulatory requirements. + Prepare and submit required government reports, including Affirmative Action Plans (AAP), EEO-1, VETS-4212, OFCCP Contractor Portal certifications, California Pay Data Reports, Illinois Equal Pay Registration, Medicare Part D disclosures, IRS Form 720 (PCORI), and other federal, state, and provincial filings. + Support pay equity reporting and compliance initiatives across Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, California, and Illinois. + Monitor changes in federal, state, provincial, and local employment laws and assess organizational impact. + Ensure compliance with FLSA, I-9 employment eligibility verification, employee self-identification requirements, and employment law posting obligations. + Review and update employee handbooks, HR policies, onboarding/offboarding notices, and annual benefits communications. + Coordinate mandatory compliance training programs, including workplace harassment prevention training. + Partner with Legal and HR leadership to support audits, investigations, litigation requests, and compliance documentation.



+ Respond to client Requests for Information (RFIs) related to HR compliance, policies, and employment practices. + Maintain compliance calendars, documentation, reporting schedules, and audit-ready records. + Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure timely completion of compliance activities. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. + 3+ years of experience in HR Compliance, HR Operations, Employment Law, or a related HR function. + Strong knowledge of US federal and state employment laws, including OFCCP, EEOC, FLSA, USCIS I-9, and Affirmative Action requirements. + Working knowledge of Canadian employment compliance, including provincial pay equity legislation. + Experience preparing government compliance reports and managing regulatory filings. + Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred) and Microsoft Excel. + Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. + Solid communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience supporting federal contractors and OFCCP compliance. + Knowledge of compensation analysis and pay equity reporting. + HR certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or equivalent) is an advantage **What ICON can offer you:** Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits.



Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our benefits examples include: + Various annual leave entitlements + A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family's needs. + Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. + Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being. + Life assurance + Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site (https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits) to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here (https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations) Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there's every chance you're exactly what we're looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here (https://wd3.myworkday.com/icon/d/task/1422$1235.htmld) to apply

📌 HR Advisor (Chennai)
🏢 Icon Clinical Research
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