HR Immigration Specialist - Atlanta
1 day ago
Job description
No Job Description Available
Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) serves the Institute and its more than 14,000 employees through strategic counsel, employee engagement, and essential human capital management operations.
What we do:
Process payroll and maintain employment data for approximately 14,000 active faculty, staff, and students
Strive to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent in the marketplace.
Provide immigration, labor, and tax support required for foreign national faculty and staff to work at Georgia Tech and support employees performing services overseas.
Leverage a market-driven compensation structure to attract and retain employees.Advise employees and managers regarding work performance and conflict management.
Supporting Unit Global HR is Georgia Tech¿s primary resource for matters involving the employment and taxation of foreign nationals on campus, as well as providing guidance for the Institute¿s employees working outside of the United States.
The Immigration Specialists are responsible for guiding employees through the immigration process, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
This role involves preparing and submitting visa applications, providing support and resources for international employees, and collaborating with legal counsel to address any immigration-related issues.
Job Duty 1 -
Oversee the preparation and submission of visa applications and petitions for international employees, ensuring compliance with all immigration laws and regulations.
Serve as a resource for employees regarding immigration-related inquiries, providing guidance on visa options, processes, and timelines.
Job Duty 3 -
Ensure that the organization complies with immigration regulations, including maintaining accurate records, conducting audits, and reporting any compliance issues.
Job Duty 4 -
Develop and conduct training sessions for human resource staff and management on immigration policies, procedures, and best practices.
Job Duty 5 -
Stay informed about changes in immigration laws and regulations, updating policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance.
Job Duty 6 -
Support the organizations efforts in employer sponsorship programs by preparing necessary documentation and providing guidance on eligibility requirements.
Job Duty 7 -
Assist international employees in navigating the immigration process, including providing resources for relocation, housing, and cultural acclimatization.
Job Duty 8 -
Create and maintain detailed reports on the organizations immigration activities, including visa applications, statuses, and compliance metrics for internal and external audits.
Collaborate with legal counsel to address complex immigration issues and provide support in preparing for immigration-related hearings or appeals.
Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned.
Educational Requirements
Associate degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in immigration or employment-related legal practice.
Working knowledge of immigration law and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Experience handling matters related to foreign national employment
Familiarity with immigrant regulations , compliance procedures, and documentation requirements.
Understanding of foreign national tax compliance obligations and reporting requirements.
Pay Range:
$55,029-$64,935/yr.
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.
These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.
More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found on-line at .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .
To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.
Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual¿s race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
This is not a supervisory position.This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require a security clearance.
Location:
Atlanta, GA
The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. .
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