Human Resources Advisor

Our client, a global sports technology company, is seeking an experienced HR professional to serve as the lead People Advisor for North America. This role will partner closely with business leaders and global HR teams to drive employee engagement, ensure compliance, support organizational growth, and deliver strategic people initiatives across the region. The ideal candidate brings strong employee relations expertise, operational excellence, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment.

Location: NYC (Hybrid)

Hours: Full-Time

Compensation: $40-50/hour, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR advisor for North America, providing guidance to leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and workforce matters.
• Partner with divisional HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations to deliver a seamless employee experience.
• Lead employee relations matters including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a positive and compliant employee experience.
• Oversee payroll administration, employment contracts, employee data management, and coordination with payroll providers and relevant government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including EEO, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Support health and safety initiatives, risk management programs, compliance training, and employee data integrity efforts.
• Implement global and regional HR initiatives, talent programs, learning and development strategies, and organizational change efforts at the local level.
• Partner with leadership to foster a strong culture of engagement, collaboration, inclusion, and company values.
• Drive employee engagement, CSR, DEI, and retention initiatives while identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience for both on-site and remote employees.
• Support performance management processes including goal setting, talent reviews, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Administer employee benefits programs and collaborate with external vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate local training programs and partner with Learning & Development teams to enhance employee capabilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on mobility, immigration, and relocation matters, partnering with legal and external immigration providers as needed.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally supporting multiple business functions and locations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, HR operations, and organizational initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and coach leaders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving, and globally matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, Paycom, or similar systems.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.