Immigration Specialist

About the role:

The Immigration Specialist will work with the Global Mobility Manager to provide support in the areas of immigration and global mobility with the goal of providing customer-centric seamless service.

• Support Initiation, coordination and management of immigration cases with outside immigration partner's to ensure compliance, optimal processing timeline and maximum efficiency

• Utilize a strong working knowledge of immigration policies and procedures, to recommend improvements to work flow and operation objectives

• Provide excellent customer service and proactively manage communication with employees, Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders on case progression and key milestones

• Proactively analyze immigration matters and effectively communicate solutions to internal stakeholders in collaboration with outside immigration counsel and Global Mobility Manager

• Continually support education of Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders on immigration updates, concerns, strategies and policies

• Assist with processing/coding of immigration invoicing

• Assist in preparation of annual immigration budgets

• Ensure immigration data is accurately maintained and that the organizations immigration compliance records have appropriate level of data security

• Continually update internal immigration website to properly maintain immigration documentation

• Provide initial consulting on immigration cases to Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Business Partners and business leaders

• Manage immigration analytics data and prepare program updates for stakeholders

• Assist with other global mobility tasks, which may include involvement with international relocations

• Assist with special projects and other administrative duties as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Conform with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications

What makes you a dream candidate?

• Experience with MS Office suite; specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

• Experience consulting on procedural requirements for various visa types; non-immigrant and immigrant

• Passion for immigration and understanding of the sensitivity of the process to the employees

• A team player that can adapt to the fast-paced and ever-changing environment, work collaboratively with other departments and managers at all levels within the company

• Ability to effectively interface with all level of employees

• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills

• Able to demonstrate complete discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

• High professional standards; strong customer service mentality, is positive and is resourceful

• Strong oral and written communication; able to communicate effectively within GM Financial's diverse culture

Additional Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience managing H-1B, B-1, L-1, TN, F-1and permanent residency cases

• Additional experience in domestic relocation, international assignment management and global mobility will be advantageous

• The ability to fluently speak Spanish and/or Portuguese would be valuable

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required

• 1-2 years experience with employment sponsored immigration such as temporary work visas, permanent residency and I-9 compliance required

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive

Compensation: Competitive pay

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office