International HR Coordinator (Mérida)

Company Introduction

WorldStrides is the global leader in educational travel and experiential learning. The company was founded in 1967 to provide middle school travel programs to Washington, D.C. and has grown to provide a wide range of programs for more than half a million students annually to over 100 countries around the world. WorldStrides offers experiential learning programs in educational travel, performing arts, language immersion, career exploration, service-learning, study abroad, and sports. Each of these experiences helps students to see beyond the classroom and to see the world - and themselves - in new ways.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of seasonal and full-time international staff, ensuring a smooth and compliant process.
• Coordinate background checks, orientation sessions, and new hire documentation for international employees.
• Research and interpret local labor laws to support compliance in HR policies and practices across multiple jurisdictions, globally.
• Maintain and audit international personnel records, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Coordinate the creation and distribution of employment contracts in accordance with local legal requirements.
• Support the rollout of HR policies and procedures across international teams and ensure the WorldStrides Intranet is up to date.
• Liaise with local legal counsel on labor law updates, immigration matters, and employee relations issues.
• Assist with compensation benchmarking, salary reviews, and global compensation planning and documentation.
• Support benefits enrollment, tuition assistance, and administration for international employees.
• Provide administrative support for HR initiatives and projects.
• Help maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support employee engagement and development initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
• 1‑2 years of experience in an HR support or coordination role; international HR experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and employment lifecycle.
• Familiarity with international labor laws and HR compliance preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HRIS systems.

Work Perks

• Fun & driven environment.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, life, accidental death and dismemberment, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance.
• +10% of gross salary as food stamps.
• 1 paid volunteer day & 25 PTO* days to start - accrue up to 28 over 3 years, 4 mental health days, and 5 bereavement days.
• Statutory Holidays by Mexican Federal Labor Law.
• Tuition reimbursement up to five thousand, two hundred fifty dollars annually or one thousand dollars towards professional certification annually.
• Flexible work schedule providing on‑site and hybrid opportunities.
• Encouraged participation in our Employee Resource Groups and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion council.
• Fitness opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid statutory parental leave.
• WorldStrides, a global organization, is committed to_ educate and serve communities worldwide. Our commitment is fueled by the passion of our team members and partners to make experiential learning accessible, while also being socially, environmentally, and ethically responsible. Together, we accomplish this by investing in initiatives to promote inclusion, diversity, and sustainability.
• As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WorldStrides is committed to building a diverse workforce, supported by an environment that promotes inclusion and belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• WorldStrides will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, J‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J or TN, or who ne