Licensing Specialist

Job Title: Licensing Specialist

Job Description

The Licensing Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance and audit management, overseeing process management, and fostering client relationship management for various business units.

Responsibilities

• Apply policies and procedures and SOX-related compliance policies.

• Support internal and external audits and adhere to jurisdiction regulations for license applications and renewals.

• Research state, county, and local licensing jurisdiction rules and regulations affecting company operations.

• Complete and submit pharmacy, DEA, business, and other license applications accurately and timely.

• Collaborate with various business units and corporate departments to understand specific requirements.

• Interface with licensing jurisdictions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

• Participate in meetings and follow up on inquiries.

• Maintain License Automation System and other checklists.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of office experience.

• Experience interpreting and processing business-related forms.

• Strong customer service skills with a focus on quality standards and customer satisfaction.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Highly organized with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Skills in data analysis are helpful.

• Background in licensing within healthcare, retail, or related fields.

Work Environment

The position is located on-site at the headquarters, requiring attendance five days a week. The role involves working independently and collaboratively with Licensing leadership and business partners.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.