Human Resources Specialist - Immigration

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join its Immigration Team. The role supports employees and their families through employment-based immigration processes, including labor market testing and recruitment documentation, case management, immigration file maintenance, and support throughout the sponsorship and immigration lifecycle. The specialist works with employees, managers, recruiters, immigration counsel, foreign nationals, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant service. The position also involves maintaining knowledge of immigration law, tracking deadlines and records, supporting reporting and compliance, conducting routine audits, and cross-training with department colleagues. The position is located in Pullman, Washington.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, International Studies, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of related experience, preferably in employment-based immigration, HR, recruiting, legal support, or a related administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and regulatory requirements simultaneously.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong customer service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize tasks in multiple disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with employees, managers, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Strong organizational and filing skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Satisfactory background check results.
• Negative drug test result(s).

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of HR laws and practices.
• Experience supporting corporate immigration activities.
• Familiarity with an HRIS system and processes.

Responsibilities

• Help complete Labor Market Test and recruitment documentation processes for employment-based immigration programs.
• Provide case management support to internal and external customers, including foreign nationals and other stakeholders.
• Maintain immigration case files and support foreign national employees throughout the sponsorship and immigration lifecycle.
• Coordinate with employees, managers, recruiters, and immigration counsel to ensure timely and compliant case management.
• Maintain current knowledge of immigration law.
• Track deadlines, maintain records, and support reporting and compliance activities related to immigration programs.
• Conduct routine audits and reporting.
• Cross-train with other department members to ensure seamless support of HR duties.
• Understand, create, and simplify.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days.
• 9 paid sick days.
• Paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay.
• STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level