Oxford Economics, a leading global economic forecasting and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our New York office. This is a standalone role overseeing all HR operations across the Americas, requiring a confident and capable HR professional who can manage day-to-day responsibilities independently while actively collaborating with our international HR team on global initiatives.
This position combines hands-on HR operations with strategic involvement in global projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both autonomy and cross-regional partnership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end-to-end HR processes for the Americas region, including onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding
- Own monthly payroll processes and ensure accurate administration of employee benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) plans
- Serve as the primary HR contact for the Americas, providing support to managers and employees on all people-related matters
- Manage immigration processes, partnering with external counsel as needed
- Ensure compliance with US employment laws; familiarity with Canadian and Mexican labor regulations is a strong plus
- Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion, advising managers in line with company policies and local laws
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders in the Americas, building strong relationships and influencing people decisions
- Support the implementation of global learning and development initiatives and roll out wellbeing programs regionally
- Help shape and apply HR policies and procedures consistently across the region
- Contribute to global HR projects and help drive continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 7 years' progressive HR experience, including generalist responsibilities across the employee lifecycle
- Strong HR operations background with experience in payroll and benefits administration
- In-depth knowledge of US employment law; Canadian and Mexican labor law experience is advantageous
- Proven experience managing employee relations cases and guiding managers through complex issues
- Confident working independently, managing a region with minimal supervision
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders
- Experience supporting L&D and employee wellbeing programs
- Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to manage HR for the Americas while collaborating with a global team
- A well-rounded role blending operational HR with strategic project involvement
- Flexibility to work from home two days per week
- The chance to join a respected, international organization with meaningful impact
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Oxford Economics is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
About Oxford Economics
Oxford Economics was founded in 1981 as a commercial venture with Oxford University’s business college to provide economic forecasting and modelling to UK companies and financial institutions expanding abroad. Since then, we have become one of the world’s foremost independent global advisory firms, providing reports, forecasts and analytical tools on more than 200 countries, 250 industrial sectors, and 7,000 cities and regions. Our best-of-class global economic and industry models and analytical tools give us an unparalleled ability to forecast external market trends and assess their economic, social and business impact.
Headquartered in Oxford, England, with regional centres in London, New York, and Singapore, Oxford Economics has offices across the globe in more than 15 cities. We employ more than 400 professional economists, industry experts and business editors—one of the largest teams of macroeconomists and thought leadership specialists. Our global team is highly skilled in a full range of research techniques and thought leadership capabilities, from econometric modelling, scenario framing, and economic impact analysis to market surveys, case studies, expert panels, and web analytics.
