HR Immigration Specialist

Title: HR Immigration Specialist

Location: Englewood, CO

Duration: 3 months

Description:

Key Responsibilities
·  Serve as the primary internal contact for candidates and employees regarding their immigration status, answering day-to-day inquiries, and guiding them through documentation requirements and travel restrictions
·  Proactively update hiring managers, recruiters, and HR business partners on case statuses, processing timelines, and potential risks to candidate start dates or continued employment
·  Maintain accurate and up-to-date immigration data, tracking visa expiration dates and triggering proactive renewal processes
·  Assist the broader HR operations team with complex Form I-9 and E-Verify verifications for foreign national employees, ensuring proper documentation of work authorization
·  Identify operational bottlenecks in the day-to-day immigration workflow and suggest practical solutions to improve efficiency and the employee experience
·  Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by the HR Compliance Manager  

Education and Experience: 

·  2-4+ years of professional experience in HR Operations, Global Mobility, or as an Immigration Paralegal

Skills and Qualifications:

·  Foundational understanding of US visa types (H-1B, L-1, TN, F-1 OPT/STEM, O-1) and the employment-based Green Card process (PERM, I-140, I-485)
·  Uncompromising accuracy in data entry, document review, and compliance record-keeping
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear, reassuring language for employees
·  Proven ability to manage high volumes of cases, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
·  Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday and Oracle) and standard office software (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)