Senior People Compliance Manager

Oscar Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Health in New York seeks a Sr Manager of People Compliance to lead HR compliance functions, including visa, health and safety, and policy development, reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources.

You will oversee immigration processes, drive policy updates, and manage risk while collaborating with People, IT, Legal and external partners. The role emphasizes governance, confidentiality, and program maturation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years leadership experience.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or commensurate experience.
• Experience with Workday HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key HR compliance functions including visa & immigration, health and safety, employee policy, and processes that support talent risk analysis.
• Report into the Senior Director, Human Resources.
• Oversee all aspects of visa and immigration processes to ensure legal compliance.
• Lead health & safety initiatives, audits, and training.
• Design, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals and legal requirements.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws and internal HR standards.
• Identify and evaluate HR-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead the HR Governance team through strategy execution.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and external partners including People, IT, Comms, Legal, and vendors.
• Engage as a project manager for handbook renewal and company reduction in force efforts.
• Demonstrate integrity, fairness and professionalism in confidential matters.
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

HR Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

Workday HRIS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• The Sr Manager of People Compliance is responsible for leading and managing key HR compliance functions including visa & immigration, health and safety, employee policy, and processes that support talent risk analysis
• You will report into the Senior Director, Human Resources
• Oversee all aspects of visa and immigration processes to ensure legal compliance for employees and be a strategic partner in evolving program support based on changing U.S. landscape
• Lead health & safety initiatives, audits, and training in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Design, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures aligned with organizational goals and legal requirements
• Monitor and ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and internal HR standards to inform on adjustments as needed to policy and practices
• Identify and evaluate HR-related risks impacting the organization and develop mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and defined processes for consistency
• Lead the HR Governance team through strategy execution and act as first point of escalation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and external partners including but not limited to People, IT, Comms, Legal, and supporting vendors
• Engage as a project manager for annual handbook renewal and company reduction in force efforts
• Demonstrate integrity, fairness and professionalism in all business dealings that require high confidentiality
• Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years leadership experience
• 5+ years progressive HR experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or commensurate experience
• Experience with Workday HRIS