Manager, HR Compliance and Immigration

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.   HR Compliance & Immigration Manager Location: Flexible U.S. About World Fuel As our business continues to grow globally, we're seeking an experienced HR Compliance & Immigration Manager to help drive compliance excellence and support our workforce across multiple jurisdictions.

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.

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.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,