Human Resource Manager
W3Global · New York, NY · 2 mo ago
Human ResourcesFull-time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations for a corporate headquarters and provide HR support for an associated warehouse workforce. This role focuses heavily on employee relations, labor compliance, HR operations, and employment-based immigration matters. The ideal candidate will be a trusted HR partner who can confidently handle complex employee relations issues, manage immigration cases, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain efficient HR processes across both corporate and operational environments.
Responsibilities
- Handle complex employee relations matters, conduct objective workplace investigations, resolve conflicts, and support a positive, fair, and compliant workplace culture.
- Manage key HR lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding, performance management, benefits administration, employee records, and HR audits.
- Manage H-1B visas and other employment-based visa processes from initiation through renewal. Coordinate with external immigration counsel, monitor compliance deadlines, and assist foreign national employees throughout the process.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Maintain accurate employee records and update HR policies and procedures as regulations change.
- Provide HR and employee relations support to warehouse employees while ensuring consistent application of company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with leadership and employees to address workplace concerns, improve HR processes, and support organizational needs.
Requirements
- Extensive experience handling complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations.
- Hands-on experience managing H-1B visas and employment-based immigration processes.
- 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with strong experience in HR operations, employee relations, and compliance.
- Experience supporting both corporate and operational/warehouse environments is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
- Problem Solver: Analytical, objective, and level-headed when handling employee relations matters, investigations, and compliance issues.
- Proactive Leader: Identifies potential HR, compliance, and workplace issues before they escalate.
- Adaptable Communicator: Comfortable communicating with corporate leadership as well as employees in operational environments.
- Culturally Competent: Able to build trust and communicate effectively with a diverse, multicultural workforce.
- Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing sensitive employee information, immigration documentation, compliance deadlines, and HR records with accuracy and discretion.
Spanish fluency, both verbal and written, is strongly preferred.