HR Specialist, Immigration

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

1d•$21 - $33•Remote

About The Position

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Support HR and immigration processes while ensuring compliance and excellent service. Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the HR Specialist, Immigration, you’ll play a critical role within the Duke University School of Medicine HR Service Center—supporting a diverse population of faculty, staff, and scholars while fostering an inclusive, service-oriented environment. Work Arrangement – Remote; Must reside in the State of North Carolina.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A minimum of five (5) years of related human resources, payroll, or administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior visa/immigration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted resource on routine and complex visa and immigration matters, providing guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and administrators.
Interpret and apply Duke HR policies and immigration regulations, recommending best practices and ensuring compliance with University and regulatory standards.
Build strong partnerships across the School of Medicine, Visa Services, and other Duke offices to address personnel issues, inquiries, and special requests.
Provide immigration guidance by analyzing visa options based on candidate education, experience, job title, and responsibilities.
Act as liaison between foreign nationals, Visa Services, sponsoring departments, and other stakeholders to coordinate and oversee visa processing.
Manage onboarding processes, including I-9 verification, documentation review, orientation scheduling, and system setup in payroll and HR systems.
Accurately process HR transactions such as hires, transfers, terminations, schedule and pay changes, and position updates in alignment with established deadlines.
Respond to a wide range of HR and immigration inquiries with accuracy, professionalism, and a strong commitment to excellent customer service across written, verbal, and electronic communication channels.