Associate Director, Human Resources

Webull Financial • Saint Petersburg, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Director of Human Resources to join our St. Petersburg office and serve as a senior HR leader supporting Webull’s growing U.S. workforce. This role sits at the intersection of people strategy, compliance, talent, and execution, and partners closely with business leaders, Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Recruiting.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for an HR professional who is equally comfortable managing complex employee issues, owning immigration and recruiting processes, and building scalable HR programs in a fast-paced, regulated fintech environment.

Requirements

• 6–8+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HRBP or HR leadership responsibilities.
• Direct experience managing U.S. employment-based immigration programs.
• Experience partnering with recruiting teams in high-growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices; regulated industry experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive issues with sound judgment, discretion, and empathy.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• You balance people-first thinking with business pragmatism.
• You bring structure to complexity and clarity to ambiguity.
• You are comfortable owning critical processes end-to-end (immigration, ER, hiring).
• You build trust quickly with leaders and employees alike.
• You value accountability, transparency, and thoughtful decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance issues, and sensitive terminations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across a multi-state workforce.
• Partner closely with Legal and Compliance on employment risk, policy interpretation, and regulatory readiness.
• Own and manage the U.S. immigration lifecycle, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, TN, and permanent residency cases.
• Partner with external immigration counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant filings.
• Advise leaders and employees on immigration timelines, risks, and workforce planning implications.
• Maintain accurate immigration records and ensure compliance with all reporting and documentation requirements.
• Partner closely with Recruiting and business leaders on hiring strategy, workforce planning, and headcount approvals.
• Support full cycle recruiting efforts for key roles as needed, including interview alignment, offer structuring, and decision-making.
• Ensure a consistent, compliant, and high-quality candidate experience across the hiring process.
• Advise on compensation, leveling, and internal equity during offer development.
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations in the St. Petersburg office while ensuring alignment with firm-wide practices.
• Support benefits administration, leaves of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work planning.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable HR programs, policies, and processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents, vision insurance, and more!
• Financial Support: 401(k) match, commuter benefits for NY positions, and short-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous time off that increases with tenure, paid parental leave, personal days, sick time, volunteer days and company holidays.
• Wellness & Pet Care: Fitness and wellness benefits, plus pet insurance for your furry friends.
• Investing in Your Future: We provide tuition reimbursement to help you pursue relevant degrees, certifications, and training that align with your career goals.
• Dynamic Office Perks: Catered lunches (every Friday), fully stocked kitchens, and monthly happy hours to connect and collaborate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed