Manager, HR Compliance and Immigration at World Fuel Services

About the Role

• The HR Compliance & Immigration Manager plays a critical role in ensuring World Fuel's employment practices, immigration programs, and compliance initiatives are effectively managed, governed, and continuously improved.
• Reporting to the Senior Director, HR Compliance & Immigration, this position serves as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, partnering closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Payroll, HR Operations, and external counsel to ensure compliance with employment and immigration requirements across the organization.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex compliance challenges, managing global programs, improving processes, and helping organizations navigate a changing regulatory environment.

What You'll Do
Lead HR Compliance Programs

• Manage day-to-day execution of global HR compliance programs and initiatives.
• Partner with HR teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into HR processes and practices.
• Monitor employment law and regulatory developments and help assess organizational impact.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend practical solutions and corrective actions.
• Serve as a resource for HR partners and business leaders on compliance-related matters.

Oversee Audits, Governance & Risk Management

• Lead preparation and coordination for internal and external audits.
• Manage audit documentation, evidence collection, issue tracking, and remediation efforts.
• Support ongoing compliance monitoring and governance activities.
• Conduct compliance reviews and help maintain a strong audit-ready environment.
• Escalate significant compliance risks and findings to leadership.

Administer Key Compliance Programs
Oversee programs including:

• I-9 and employment eligibility verification
• E-Verify
• Affirmative Action Plans (AAP)
• EEO-1 and VETS-4212 reporting
• Reasonable accommodations
• Unemployment claims
• Workers' compensation coordination
• Record retention and employment documentation requirements

Manage Immigration & Global Mobility Programs

• Partner with immigration counsel and vendors to manage immigration processes and case activity.
• Oversee visa sponsorships, transfers, renewals, and permanent residency cases.
• Monitor case progress and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees, managers, recruiters, and HR partners regarding immigration matters.
• Support international transfers, assignments, and mobility initiatives.

Drive Reporting & Process Improvement

• Develop compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Analyze trends, risks, and program effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate compliance processes.
• Partner with HRIS and Shared Services teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Create process documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures.

Deliver Training & Support

• Support compliance and immigration training programs.
• Create guidance materials and employee resources.
• Educate HR teams and leaders on policy updates and compliance requirements.
• Foster strong partnerships across HR, Legal, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and business leadership.

What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in HR compliance, immigration, HR operations, employment law support, or related areas.
• Hands-on experience administering employment-based immigration programs.
• Experience managing audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, GPHR, or similar certification.

• Experience supporting a global workforce across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience working for a federal contractor.
• Experience partnering with immigration counsel and external vendors.
• Experience leading projects, programs, or small teams.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

• Balances compliance expertise with practical business judgment.
• Builds trusted relationships across functions.
• Thrives in a fast-changing regulatory environment.
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Takes ownership and drives issues to resolution.
• Enjoys improving processes and creating efficient solutions.
• Communicates complex topics clearly and confidently.
• Can think strategically while remaining hands-on when needed.