Global Immigration Specialist II

Akamai•United States,

3h•$76,100 - $136,900•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will help Akamai attract and retain talent by managing U.S. employment-based immigration cases and supporting employees through key career and life transitions. You will partner with outside immigration counsel, HR, Recruiting, and business leaders to coordinate sponsorship, ensure work authorization continuity, and provide clear guidance. Our team enables Akamai to deploy talent globally through compliant, cost-effective solutions. We also oversee FlexBase, temporary remote work, and digital nomad visa programs to support flexible work arrangements while managing business risk.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant U.S. employment-based immigration experience (H-1B cap, PERM, and non-immigrant sponsorship)and a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrate portfolio management skills with a meticulous eye for detail, data accuracy, and deadline tracking
Possess the ability to explain complex immigration concepts clearly and empathetically, maintaining sound judgment with confidential matters
Have proven success working cross-functionally across cultures and time zones. Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HR systems
Have prior experience in corporate immigration, a law firm, or an immigration service provider

Nice To Haves

Have exposure to global mobility, international transfers, or M&A immigration support
Demonstrate experience optimizing case management workflows, reporting, or employee resources

Responsibilities

Managing end-to-end U.S. employment-based cases (new hires, transfers, amendments, extensions, and PERM/GC sponsorship) in partnership with outside counsel
Tracking work authorization expirations, milestone dates, and data reconciliation as well as escalating risks affecting employment continuity or start dates
Partnering with counsel and internal teams to plan, identify candidates, manage registration, and prepare annual H-1B cap petitions
Advising HR, Recruiting, and managers on sponsorship needs and job/compensation changes and providing clear/empathetic guidance to employees regarding processes/timelines/travel
Monitoring vendor responsiveness and service quality and maintaining employee resources, intranet content, and ERG communications to enhance the overall employee experience
Generating status reports for HR and Payroll, support audits, and assist with international transfers and remote work/digital nomad visa assessments