Talent Acquisition Risk & Compliance Lead

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Operations Risk Lead to oversee pre-employment compliance, governance, and risk management across Talent Acquisition. You will lead a team of associates and collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, Global Security, Employee Relations, and Total Rewards to strengthen governance and support compliant hiring decisions.

The role requires a keen understanding of policy development, regulatory requirements, and data analytics to drive audit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition Operations, HR Compliance, Risk Management, Employment Compliance, or a related field.
• Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders within a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of pre-employment compliance, employment regulations, risk management principles, and governance practices.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Background Check Vendors, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and reporting platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, assess business and compliance risks, and make sound business decisions.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including trend analysis, performance metrics, dashboard development, and executive reporting.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the governance and continuous improvement of pre-employment compliance programs, including offers, background screening, drug testing, and hire eligibility.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a team of associate specialists supporting high-volume compliance operations and risk management activities.
• Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for hiring compliance, regulatory requirements, and pre-employment risk mitigation.
• Lead the governance and resolution of complex, high-risk pre-employment matters, exercising sound judgment and informed decision-making to protect the organization and support equitable hiring practices.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to establish and strengthen policies, controls, and governance frameworks that ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor regulatory developments, assess organizational impact, and recommend enhancements to hiring practices, policies, and processes.
• Drive audit readiness and oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, transparency initiatives, and compliance reviews.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, assess risk, measure operational performance, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Background check vendors

ATS

Reporting platforms

Job description

AbbVie in North Chicago, IL, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Operations Risk Lead to oversee pre-employment compliance, governance, and risk management across Talent Acquisition. You will lead a team of associates and collaborate with HR, Legal, Compliance, Global Security, Employee Relations, and Total Rewards to strengthen governance and support compliant hiring decisions.

The role requires a keen understanding of policy development, regulatory requirements, and data analytics to drive audit