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Get Access To All JobsABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits & HR Coordinator to join our team. The Benefits & HR coordinator will be the first point of contact for anyone reaching out to the America’s HR team, providing general HR administrative support. This position will be responsible for entering and maintaining data in the HR system and working with the Benefits team to ensure accurate enrollments and deductions.
Key Responsibilities:
General HR Administration
- Support in Coordinating aspects of the new hire process, including welcoming new hires on first day, ensuring all required paperwork is completed, and aiding in logistics for orientation and coordination with hiring manager, as needed
- Coordinate end to end offboarding processes with HRBP, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
- Monitor HR-Americas inbox and respond to employee inquiries
- Complete verbal and written employment verification requests and unemployment notices
- Assist with HR reporting, data tracking, and documentation management as needed.
- Contribute to ad hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
Benefits Administration
- Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against enrollment and payroll data
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee benefits questions
- Coordination with payroll department for timely and accurate benefit deductions
- Support leave of absence administration
- Assist with audits and compliance reviews by gathering and validating required data
Payroll Liaison
- Support HR Generalist in payroll administration when it comes to Weekly payrolls
- Adhere to payroll deadlines to ensure all data is captured in SuccessFactors for the given pay periods
- Maintain payroll backup folders to support any changes made in the system
- Work with the payroll team through discrepancies in the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls
- Prepare and check the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for auditing
- Support time tracking process, reporting, and notifications for all US/hourly population on a weekly basis
HRIS Administration
- Support HR Generalist with System updates, and be a key figure in ensuring HRIS accuracy.
- Ensure employee documents are uploaded and maintained in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
- Manage updates to reporting lines and organizational structure in HRIS.
Key Experience & Competencies:
- 2+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably with SuccessFactors HRIS
- Highly organized, process driven and motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment
- Discreet, dependable and mature, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
- Positive interpersonal manner and strong team player
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
- Strong attention to detail and precise follow-through
- Ability to provide high quality employee experience.
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$70,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries. Selling categories include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate through RM Sotheby’s and Concierge. Sotheby’s Financial Services is a leading art lender and provides capital solutions for collectors around the world, having originated more than $12 billion in loans since its inception. Sotheby’s new global headquarters is now open at the iconic Breuer building at 945 Madison Avenue in New York City.
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits & HR Coordinator to join our team. The Benefits & HR coordinator will be the first point of contact for anyone reaching out to the America’s HR team, providing general HR administrative support. This position will be responsible for entering and maintaining data in the HR system and working with the Benefits team to ensure accurate enrollments and deductions.
Key Responsibilities:
General HR Administration
- Support in Coordinating aspects of the new hire process, including welcoming new hires on first day, ensuring all required paperwork is completed, and aiding in logistics for orientation and coordination with hiring manager, as needed
- Coordinate end to end offboarding processes with HRBP, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
- Monitor HR-Americas inbox and respond to employee inquiries
- Complete verbal and written employment verification requests and unemployment notices
- Assist with HR reporting, data tracking, and documentation management as needed.
- Contribute to ad hoc HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
Benefits Administration
- Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against enrollment and payroll data
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee benefits questions
- Coordination with payroll department for timely and accurate benefit deductions
- Support leave of absence administration
- Assist with audits and compliance reviews by gathering and validating required data
Payroll Liaison
- Support HR Generalist in payroll administration when it comes to Weekly payrolls
- Adhere to payroll deadlines to ensure all data is captured in SuccessFactors for the given pay periods
- Maintain payroll backup folders to support any changes made in the system
- Work with the payroll team through discrepancies in the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls
- Prepare and check the weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for auditing
- Support time tracking process, reporting, and notifications for all US/hourly population on a weekly basis
HRIS Administration
- Support HR Generalist with System updates, and be a key figure in ensuring HRIS accuracy.
- Ensure employee documents are uploaded and maintained in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
- Manage updates to reporting lines and organizational structure in HRIS.
Key Experience & Competencies:
- 2+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably with SuccessFactors HRIS
- Highly organized, process driven and motivated individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment
- Discreet, dependable and mature, maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality
- Positive interpersonal manner and strong team player
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of employees
- Strong attention to detail and precise follow-through
- Ability to provide high quality employee experience.
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $50,000-$70,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race (including, without limitation, traits historically associated with race, such as natural hair, hair texture, and protective and treated or untreated hairstyles), color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic predisposition, genetic information, reproductive health decision, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, alienage or citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province or local law. The Company complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it operates.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a HR Coordinator
Document your degree's direct field alignment
USCIS scrutinizes HR Coordinator petitions closely because the role can attract RFEs questioning specialty occupation status. Pull your transcripts and map specific coursework in HR management, labor law, or organizational behavior directly to your job duties.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter HR Coordinator openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this role. Employers with a filing track record in HR have already established specialty occupation arguments with DOL, reducing petition risk for you.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up HR Coordinator wages in your target metro area before salary discussions. Your offered wage must meet at least the Level I prevailing wage for the SOC code, and knowing the threshold prevents you from accepting an offer that fails the LCA.
Flag E-Verify enrollment during employer screening
Ask whether the employer is enrolled in E-Verify before you reach the offer stage. Employers not enrolled can still sponsor H-1B visas, but E-Verify enrollment often signals an established immigration compliance program, which matters for smooth I-129 filing.
Build a specialty occupation evidence file early
Collect job postings from competing employers that require a bachelor's degree for HR Coordinator roles. USCIS accepts industry-practice evidence showing degree requirements are standard for the position, and having this ready speeds up attorney preparation significantly.
Clarify the cap-subject or cap-exempt filing path
If your target employer is a university, nonprofit research institution, or government-affiliated entity, your H-1B petition may be cap-exempt, meaning no lottery. Confirm the employer's cap status with HR before submitting your application, since cap-exempt positions can start at any time of year.
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Find HR Coordinator JobsHR Coordinator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HR Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS evaluates each petition individually. The position qualifies when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field as a minimum entry requirement. Generalist coordinator roles that accept any degree or substitute experience more freely face higher RFE rates, so the job description language matters significantly.
How do I find HR Coordinator jobs where the employer has already sponsored H-1B visas?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces HR Coordinator openings filtered by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history through DOL. This narrows your search to companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation classification for HR roles, rather than employers who are unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
What SOC code is used for HR Coordinator H-1B petitions, and does it affect my prevailing wage?
HR Coordinators are typically classified under SOC 13-1071 (Human Resources Specialists) for LCA purposes, though some employers use 11-3121 (Human Resources Managers) for senior coordinator roles. The SOC code directly determines your required prevailing wage level, so confirm which code your employer's attorney intends to use before the LCA is filed with DOL.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new HR Coordinator role at a different company?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B is valid and you haven't violated status. The new employer must file a fresh I-129 and LCA for the specific HR Coordinator role and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my HR Coordinator position is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the U.S. That 60-day window applies once per authorized validity period. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you can remain in the U.S. while USCIS adjudicates the new petition.
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