Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.
We are seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager to lead HR operations at our Miami Headquarters. This role focuses heavily on strengthening employee relations, maintaining total labor compliance, and streamlining core HR operations for our corporate team. Additionally, you will provide general HR support and oversight for our Miami warehouse workforce. The ideal candidate will be a trusted, high-level HR partner who can confidently resolve complex employee relations matters, manage intricate immigration cases, and ensure a smooth operational experience for all team members.
Employee Relations: Act as the primary champion for a positive and compliant workplace culture. Conduct objective investigations, proactively mitigate conflicts, and design strategies that support employee retention, equity, and fair treatment across the organization.
Core HR Operations: Standardize and manage foundational HR lifecycle processes, including structured onboarding/offboarding, performance management frameworks, benefits administration, and regular HR audits.
Immigration & Visa Processing: Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of H-1B visas and other employment-based visa workflows. Partner with external immigration counsel, track strict compliance timelines, and guide foreign national employees through the intake and renewal processes.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure total adherence to local, state, and federal labor laws. Maintain accurate employee data and update internal policies to mirror current compliance standards.
Warehouse HR Support: Provide necessary HR and employee relations oversight for the Miami warehouse team to ensure unified company policies and open lines of communication.
Employee Relations (Must-Have): Extensive, proven experience handling complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and internal workplace investigations.
Immigration Expertise (Must-Have): Direct, hands-on experience processing and managing H-1B visas and general employment-based visa workflows.
Language Skills (Strong Plus): Spanish fluency (verbal and written) is highly preferred to effectively support and communicate with the warehouse workforce.
Experience: 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with a heavy emphasis on core HR operations and compliance, preferably within a mixed corporate and logistics environment.
Problem Solver: Highly analytical, objective, and level-headed when investigating employee relations issues or auditing visa files.
Proactive Leader: Focused on identifying and correcting compliance or workplace culture vulnerabilities before they escalate.
Adaptable Communicator: Able to shift communication styles seamlessly when moving between corporate executives and the operations floor.
Culturally Competent: Respectful of diverse backgrounds, with a natural ability to build trust and rapport across a multicultural workforce.
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Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
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Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.
