HR Supervisor - Immigration

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

About The Position

The HR Supervisor – Immigration leads EchoStar’s in-house immigration and global mobility programs, combining hands-on expertise with a strong commitment to compliance and employee support. The role guides foreign national employees through US visa processes, including H-1B, L-1, TN, F-1 OPT/STEM, and O-1, as well as employment-based Green Card processes such as PERM, I-140, and I-485, while mitigating legal and timing risks. It partners with external legal counsel, internal HR teams, and hiring managers to provide a high-touch employee experience and operationally disciplined program administration. The position manages and develops Immigration Specialists, supports strategic planning and policy governance, and works with business leaders on talent strategy and staffing needs. It uses data and process mapping to identify efficiencies, resolve bottlenecks, and proactively address risks to candidate start dates and continued employment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role requires progressively responsible HR, global mobility, or immigration paralegal experience, experience supporting large organizations, and technical experience with immigration processes, HRIS platforms, and Google Suite. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must participate in at least one in-person interview.

Requirements

Strong foundational understanding of US visa types, including H-1B, L-1, TN, F-1 OPT/STEM, and O-1, and employment-based Green Card processes, including PERM, I-140, and I-485.
Ability to build strong relationships with employees, people managers, and teams, understand team dynamics, become a trusted partner, and influence stakeholders.
Track record of building business acumen and applying business knowledge to problem-solving and recommendations to leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex legal terminology clearly and reassuringly to employees at multiple levels.
Ability to identify trends in data and observations and partner with appropriate stakeholders on recommendations.
Ability to manage high case volumes and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with minimal daily oversight.
High accuracy in data entry, document review, and compliance record-keeping, along with discretion in handling sensitive information.
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5+ years of progressively responsible Human Resources, Global Mobility, or Immigration Paralegal experience.
3+ years of experience providing HR support for large organizations of approximately 5,000 or more employees.
0–2 years of experience managing people.
At least 3 years of experience with US visa types and employment-based Green Card processes.
At least 3 years of experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday and Oracle.
At least 3 years of experience with Google Suite, including Google Sheets and Google Docs.
Willingness to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multiple employee types and multiple lines of business, such as operations, entry-level, professional, and technology.
Experience working in both an entrepreneurial culture and a larger, established company.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday and Oracle and standard office software, including Google Suite.

Responsibilities

Lead the in-house administration of immigration programs, providing compassionate support and a seamless employee experience through visa and permanent residency processes.
Manage, coach, and develop a team of Immigration Specialists through regular one-on-ones, quality reviews, and performance evaluations.
Guide specialists through complex visa cases, expiration tracking, and proactive renewals.
Mentor Immigration Specialists in facilitating interactive discussions and implementing creative, compliant work authorization strategies.
Partner cross-functionally to harmonize HR processes and maintain compliance with applicable US immigration laws and regulations.
Use data and process mapping to identify efficiency opportunities, resolve operational bottlenecks, and improve the employee journey.
Proactively identify risks to candidate start dates or continued employment and involve external legal counsel when appropriate.
Drive strategic planning and policy governance for the immigration program.
Partner with business leaders on talent strategy and staffing needs while demonstrating executive presence across organizational levels.