HR Compliance Analyst- Immigration

Ashley Furniture Industries•Tampa, FL

143d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Compliance Analyst – Immigration & Employment Compliance is responsible for managing and supporting employment-based immigration programs and broader HR compliance initiatives across the enterprise. This role will serve as the primary internal liaison between Human Resources, business leaders, and outside immigration counsel to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant USCIS filings. In addition, the position supports HR compliance audits, policy reviews, and training initiatives related to labor, employment, and immigration regulations. The position is based in the company’s offices in Tampa, FL. It is not a remote position.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or equivalent work experience, required
2+ years of experience in Human Resources, Legal, or Compliance, with a strong emphasis on U.S. employment-based immigration, required
Hands-on experience managing USCIS filings and working directly with outside immigration law firms
Knowledge of employment laws including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, USERRA, Paid Sick Leave, and immigration regulations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Nice To Haves

Experience with I-9 compliance and audit processes preferred

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day employment-based immigration processes, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, L-1, E-3, O-1, PERM labor certifications, I-140 and I-485 filings.
Coordinate closely with outside immigration counsel to prepare, review, submit, and track USCIS petitions and applications.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and foreign national employees regarding immigration case status, timelines, and documentation.
Monitor visa expiration dates, work authorization validity, and compliance milestones to ensure uninterrupted employment authorization.
Support I-9 compliance, audits, and remediation efforts in partnership with HR, Legal, and external counsel.
Conduct internal audits and reviews of HR policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Identify potential compliance risks related to labor, employment, and immigration laws and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
Assist in maintaining and communicating compliance-related training programs, including annual Core Values Compliance Training.
Support HR Transformation initiatives by improving compliance-related processes, documentation, and controls.
Stay current on changes to employment and immigration laws and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.
Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Legal, and Global Mobility teams to ensure consistent and compliant employment practices.
Support special projects related to workforce compliance, audits, and regulatory inquiries.