Job Title: US HR & Workforce Compliance Lead
Duration: 12-Month Contract
Work Model: 100% onsite, five days per week; remote work is not available.
Job Description: Core Requirement: Extensive, hands-on US HR operations experience, preferably within technology, consulting, staffing, or professional services organizations. Core Competencies & Technical Expertise US HR Operations & Regulatory Compliance: End-to-end ownership of HR operations across multiple US states, including employee lifecycle management, federal and state-specific employment requirements, policy administration, documentation, and compliance risk mitigation.
Payroll & Benefits Administration: Oversight and coordination of US payroll processing, compensation changes, deductions, benefits enrollment, payroll reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and W-2/W-9 documentation.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Strategic partnership with hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including workforce requirements, candidate assessment, offer management, background verification, employment eligibility documentation, and structured onboarding.
Employee Relations & Performance Management: Independent management of employee concerns, sensitive workplace matters, performance reviews, performance improvement plans (PIPs), investigations coordination, and manager advisory.
HR Policy & Process Architecture: Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, controls, and scalable employee lifecycle processes.
Employment Classification & Risk Management: Practical understanding of employee versus independent contractor classification, worker-classification risks,



documentation requirements, and appropriate escalation of legal concerns.
US Immigration Coordination: Working familiarity with H-1 B, L-1, and F-1 employment authorization processes, including coordination with immigration counsel, documentation, compliance tracking, and employment-related changes.
HRIS & People Operations Systems: Experience with HRIS platforms, payroll systems, benefits administration tools, employee records, and operational reporting.
Internship Program Development: Establishment of structured internship programs with defined learning objectives, supervision frameworks, evaluation criteria, and appropriate classification review.
Cross-Border HR Leadership: Effective coordination between US and Mexico leadership, balancing standardized global processes with country-specific employment requirements and confidentiality obligations.
Executive & Leadership Partnership: Independent judgment, proactive risk escalation, data-informed recommendations, and the ability to resolve operational matters with minimal supervision. Preferred Candidate Profile Proven experience as an HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, or equivalent senior HR operations professional.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage day-to-day US HR operations across multiple states.




Experience building or strengthening HR functions within lean, fast-growing organizations.
Strong practical knowledge of US employment compliance, payroll, benefits, employee relations, and onboarding.
Ability to work directly with senior leadership, external legal counsel, immigration specialists, payroll providers, and tax professionals.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
Spanish proficiency preferred where required for local stakeholder communication. Key Success Expectations — First 90 Days Conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing US–Mexico HR operations, identifying immediate compliance gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
Establish clear ownership and accountability for employee transactions, payroll coordination, onboarding, benefits, and outstanding HR matters.
Strengthen employee documentation, compliance tracking, HR workflows, and record-management practices.
Build effective partnerships with leadership, hiring managers, and external specialist providers.
Deliver a prioritized 30-60-90-day roadmap focused on operational efficiency, risk reduction, process standardization, and leadership enablement. Adecuado Candidate
A highly accountable, commercially aware HR professional who combines deep practical US HR expertise, strong compliance judgment, independent execution, and process-building capability. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner to leadership, take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, and establish scalable, reliable processes that support organizational growth across the United States and Mexico.
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📌 Senior Human Resources Generalist (Guadalajara)
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