Human Resources Compliance Manager

Location: New York, Philadelphia or Washington, DC
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
FLSA: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Compliance Manager in the Human Resources department working under the general direction and supervision of the Director of Human Resources/Senior HR Manager.

The role can reside in the New York, Philadelphia or New York office with hybrid work capabilities and will be responsible for ensuring the organization adheres to employment laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves developing and implementing compliance programs, conducting audits, providing training, managing immigration and policy matters, and managing risks related to HR practices. They act as a resource for employees and managers on compliance matters and advise leadership on potential legal and regulatory risks, as well as ensuring department procedures and practices comply with all relevant state/federal laws and regulations.

• Serve as a central resource for the U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations process, collaborating with HR leadership, internal employment counsel, and department/practice management to ensure a complete and effective ADA process, including managing the full ADA accommodation lifecycle, reviewing initial accommodation requests and eligibility, and overseeing the ADA interactive process.
• Conduct individualized assessments of accommodation requests by analyzing essential job functions, medical documentation, and operational considerations to identify effective reasonable accommodations.
• Partner with stakeholders (e.g., HR, the General Counsel’s office, department/practice leadership) to assess essential job functions, evaluate reasonable accommodations, and ensure consistency in application of policies.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of accommodation requests, decisions, and follow-up actions to support compliance with the ADA and other applicable regulations.
• Serve as a central resource overseeing the process and submissions for all workers’ compensation claims and manage the firm’s third‑party workers’ compensation vendor relationship.
• Oversee the ergonomics program including the process, review/approval, vendor interactions, as needed, as well as coordinating related costs and budget.

• Handle the administrative oversight of the firm’s U.S. immigration case management process, partnering with the CHRO and internal and external counsel, to include reviewing immigration applications and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness, and tracking work authorizations and expiration dates.
• Serve as a primary liaison with the Director of Legal Personnel and Development with employees, managers, legal counsel, and government agencies on immigration‑related matters, providing guidance and support throughout the process.
• Manage immigration and work authorization compliance programs, including I-9 verification, E-Verify monitoring, visa processing, adherence to federal, state, and international immigration laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure organizational compliance with immigration laws and audit requirements, while mitigating legal and regulatory risk.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders and business leaders to provide guidance on immigration‑related issues, ensure consistent application of compliance practices, and support workforce planning needs.

• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, ensuring the firm’s HR policies and practices remain compliant.
• Develop and update internal HR policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials in accordance with legal requirements and best practices.
• Draft and review content and organization of the Firm and Office Manuals to ensure that the firm’s communication of all policies and…