HR Generalist - Immigration & Leave Programs

Wilshire seeks an experienced HR Generalist Associate/Senior Associate to support key areas of the employee lifecycle including immigration leaves of absence employee relations and offboarding. The ideal candidate demonstrates a proactive approach thrives in a fast-paced environment works independently and contributes effectively to our global HR efforts. 

What Youll Do: 

Immigration & Compliance 

• Partner with outside immigration counsel to support H-1B PERM and other employment-based immigration processes ensuring timely document preparation and internal coordination 
• Maintain immigration records and track key deadlines supporting compliance with immigration requirements and internal policies 
• Support onboarding activities for employees on work visas by providing guidance on visa timelines and processes 

Leave of Absence Administration 

• Coordinate employee leave requests (e.g. FMLA parental disability) ensuring compliance with applicable federal state and local regulations 
• Support employees and managers throughout the leave lifecycle providing guidance on eligibility documentation and return-to-work coordination 
• Maintain accurate leave records and partner with payroll to ensure proper time tracking and pay continuity 
• Track anticipated return dates and leave deadlines using internal tools to support timely follow-up and coordination 

Employee Relations & Offboarding 

• Assist with addressing employee concerns and performance issues including documentation investigations and follow-up actions 
• Track and monitor employee relations cases escalating complex issues as needed 
• Support US & international offboarding processes by coordinating termination logistics conducting exit interviews and ensuring timely access changes and final pay in partnership with IT and Payroll 

HR Operations & Project Support 

• Contribute to cross-functional HR initiatives by supporting project coordination and identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and alignment across key programs 
• Draft internal guides templates and process documentation to support employee relations procedures and increase understanding of relevant HR policies 
• Prepare reports and analyses on immigration statuses leave usage and compensation data to support compliance and informed decision-making 
• Remain flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities and projects as business needs evolve 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience 
• 4 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Specialist role 
• Experience with immigration processes and leave of absence regulations 
• Excellent communication organizational and analytical skills; strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential information 
• Experience with HRIS systems is required; BambooHR experience is preferred 
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint 
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment 
• HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP PHR) preferred 
• Familiarity with the financial services or investment management industry is a plus 

Additional Information :

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment generous PTO 401(k) match affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance CFA and other professional membership reimbursement and more.

The pay range for this position is $80000-$105000. However base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors including location qualifications skills and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.

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Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5.  As such you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity creed color religion sex (including gender and gender identity) national origin ancestry age marital status veteran status citizenship status disability medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926) or sexual orientation.  Our employees as well as applicants and others with whom we do business will not be subjected to sexual racial religious ethnic or any other form of unlawful harassment.  In addition Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business.  We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time