Pacer Group · 1 week ago
Compliance Specialist
Pacer Group is seeking a Compliance Specialist to join their Ethics and Compliance Organization (ECO) to advance their Labor and Human Rights program. The role involves executing initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally, and managing human rights assessments to protect the Company's reputation.
Responsibilities
Implement ongoing refinements and enhancements to the Company’s Labor and Human Rights program according to the roadmap
Execute Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA). Proactively collaborate and facilitate dialogue with internal and external stakeholders and rights-holders to complete HRIAs across our own operations, supply chain, and community
Conduct supply chain human rights risk assessment in support of regulatory disclosures. Collaborate with local subsidiaries to meet regulatory reporting requirements
Serve as Project Manager for the Human Rights Working Group (HRWG), contributing to deliverables and tracking progress
Partner with IT and the HRWG on the design, testing, and deployment of tools and systems to advance the human rights program, including country risk profiles, HRIAs, and social audits
Contribute to the development of a storybook to support social audits and inspection readiness
Assist in the development and delivery of training programs related to our Business Partner Code of Conduct and human rights awareness
Conduct regulatory surveillance on global regulations and best practices. Perform gap analysis and impact assessment
Qualification
Required
Associate degree required
5+ years of experience in any of the following areas: sustainability, corporate responsibility, enterprise risk management, human rights, compliance, or supplier due diligence
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Self-starter with a track record of leading collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams and working effectively at all levels of an organization
Demonstrated familiarity with key human rights and ESG regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., EU CSRD, CSDDD, UK Modern Slavery Act, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, OECD Due Diligence Guidance, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
Superior research and analytical skills
Proficient in MS Office applications
Preferred
BA/BS degree preferred