Contractor, Labor and Human Rights

About the role

Primary Talent Partners has a contract opening for a Contractor, Labor and Human Rights to join a pharmaceutical client in North Wales, PA. This is a 6‑month contract with the possibility of extensions. The role is remote‑friendly, with occasional on‑site meetings possible for candidates near the PA office. The position reports to the Director of Compliance within the Ethics and Compliance Organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement ongoing refinements and enhancements to the Company’s Labor and Human Rights program according to the roadmap.
• Execute Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIA).
• Proactively collaborate and facilitate dialogue with internal and external stakeholders and rights‑holders to complete HRIAs across 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 the Business Partner Code of Conduct and human rights awareness.
• Conduct regulatory surveillance on global regulations and best practices; perform gap analysis and impact assessment.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree required; BA/BS preferred.

Experience: 5+ years in sustainability, corporate responsibility, enterprise risk management, human rights, compliance, or supplier due diligence; plus 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, self‑starter mindset, and familiarity with key human rights and ESG regulatory frameworks (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).

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proven project management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Superior research and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications

Benefits

ACA‑compliant supplemental package available for enrollment (no PTO or standard benefits provided).

Pay

$39.00 – $49.00 per hour; W2 contract.

Schedule

Part‑time role, 20 hours per week.