Temporary Immigration Specialist
Posted 1 day ago by 1749838880
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
US
Summary: The Temporary Immigration Support Specialist will join the Human Resources team for a 12-month period, focusing on managing employment-based immigration processes for legal and professional staff. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance and providing support to foreign national employees throughout their visa and permanent residency journeys. The position requires strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of immigration laws and procedures. This is an opportunity to enhance HR functions while gaining expertise in immigration matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the main HR contact for all immigration-related matters involving visa sponsorship (H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, etc.) and permanent residency (PERM, I-140, I-485) for attorneys and staff.
- Coordinate with external immigration counsel to support timely and accurate petition filings, extensions, and status adjustments.
- Monitor and manage critical immigration timelines, including visa expirations, work authorization renewals, and green card processing stages.
- Collaborate with HR Business Partners to provide guidance on immigration considerations during recruitment, onboarding, and internal transfers.
- Maintain up-to-date and confidential immigration documentation in accordance with legal and organizational standards.
- Draft internal support letters, employment verifications, and other immigration-related documents.
- Educate employees on immigration procedures, timelines, and required documentation.
- Stay informed on changes in immigration laws and regulations, and communicate relevant updates to HR leadership.
- Partner with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure I-9 compliance and employment eligibility verification.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR, legal, paralegal, or immigration services-preferably in a law firm or professional services setting.
- Solid understanding of employment-based immigration processes (e.g., H-1B, TN, PERM).
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; experience with immigration tracking systems is a plus.
- Experience working with external immigration counsel.
- Familiarity with I-9 compliance procedures.
- Prior experience supporting international hires in a corporate or legal HR environment.
Salary (Rate): £44.00 hourly
City: New York City
Country: US
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: HR
Job Title: Temporary Immigration Support Specialist – Human Resources
Location: New York City or Remote
Reports To: Senior Legal Human Resources Manager
Duration: 12 Months
Compensation: $38-$58 per hour (commensurate with experience and immigration expertise)
Position Overview
Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Temporary Immigration Support Specialist to join our Human Resources team for 12 months. This role is essential in managing employment-based immigration processes for both legal and professional staff. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance and providing a seamless experience for foreign national employees throughout their visa and permanent residency journeys. This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic HR function while expanding your knowledge in employment immigration.
Primary Responsibilities
*Serve as the main HR contact for all immigration-related matters involving visa sponsorship (H-1B, TN, L-1, O-1, etc.) and permanent residency (PERM, I-140, I-485) for attorneys and staff.
*Coordinate with external immigration counsel to support timely and accurate petition filings, extensions, and status adjustments.
*Monitor and manage critical immigration timelines, including visa expirations, work authorization renewals, and green card processing stages.
*Collaborate with HR Business Partners to provide guidance on immigration considerations during recruitment, onboarding, and internal transfers.
*Maintain up-to-date and confidential immigration documentation in accordance with legal and organizational standards.
*Draft internal support letters, employment verifications, and other immigration-related documents.
*Educate employees on immigration procedures, timelines, and required documentation.
*Stay informed on changes in immigration laws and regulations, and communicate relevant updates to HR leadership.
*Partner with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure I-9 compliance and employment eligibility verification.
Qualifications
*Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
*Minimum of 3 years of experience in HR, legal, paralegal, or immigration services-preferably in a law firm or professional services setting.
*Solid understanding of employment-based immigration processes (e.g., H-1B, TN, PERM).
*Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
*Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
*Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; experience with immigration tracking systems is a plus.
*Experience working with external immigration counsel.
*Familiarity with I-9 compliance procedures.
*Prior experience supporting international hires in a corporate or legal HR environment.
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