Immigration Specialist

The Immigration Specialist is responsible for managing and supporting all employment-based immigration processes within the Human Resources department. This role ensures compliance with federal state and international immigration laws while facilitating work authorization and visa sponsorship for employees. The specialist serves as a key liaison between employees HR legal counsel and government agencies.

• Manage end-to-end employment-based immigration processes including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions (e.g. H-1B L-1 TN PERM green cards).
• Coordinate with external immigration counsel to prepare and file petitions applications and supporting documentation.
• Track visa expiration dates work authorization status and compliance deadlines; maintain accurate immigration records.
• Advise HR partners managers and employees on immigration policies procedures and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable immigration laws and regulations including I-9 employment eligibility verification.
• Conduct internal audits of immigration files and processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare reports and metrics related to immigration cases trends and costs.
• Support global mobility initiatives including international assignments and relocations.
• Stay up to date on changes in immigration laws and proactively communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Assist with policy development and process improvements related to immigration programs.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Legal Studies or a related field.
• 35 years of experience in employment-based immigration preferably in a corporate HR or legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. immigration laws and procedures (experience with global immigration is a plus).
• Experience working with immigration case management systems and HRIS platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Certification in HR (e.g. SHRM-CP PHR) or immigration-related specialization.
• Experience collaborating with external legal counsel.
• Familiarity with global mobility and international assignment programs

The anticipated base salary range offered for this role will be between $65000 to $85000 and represents the firms good faith and reasonable estimate of the base compensation range. Actual base compensation will be dependent upon several factors including but not limited to the candidates relevant experience performance qualifications degrees and location as well as the needs of the firm.