Immigration Specialist

SS&C•Windsor, CT

16h•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology. Job Description Immigration Specialist Location(s) : Windsor, CT (Hybrid), Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Get To Know the Team SS&C Technologies is looking for an Immigration Specialist to join the North Americas HR Immigration Team supporting the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda & Cayman Islands. The position is responsible for providing immigration support for new hires and current employees, inbound and outbound international employee transfers, and international employee business travel. Immigration Specialist is also responsible for coordinating immigration business processes with outside immigration counsel for preparing visa applications, immigration paperwork, and related tasks. Position reports to Manager, HR Immigration Team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Organizational Communication, or a related field preferred.
Minimum 2-3 years of business immigration work experience required, with a preference for IT or Financial Services industry.
Must have experience in managing full life cycle of United States H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, B-1/B-2, Permanent Resident/Green Card filings, and extension processes.
Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor.
Ability to handle sensitive matters and navigate confidentiality with transparency, address complex situations and communicate impact effectively, work effectively and collaboratively across functions.
Experience reviewing company policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
Strong technical aptitude and demonstrated ability to leverage technology tools to create efficiency, improve processes, and client experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (use financial and logical functions; work with multiple worksheets and workbooks)
Strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills as well as conflict resolution skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with work visa for other countries, including but not limited to Bermuda, Cayman, Canada, and Mexico preferred.
Experience with Ireland, India, China, Singapore, UAE, UK, Hong Kong, and Australia immigration will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Onboarding Support: Work closely with the talent acquisition team, onboarding team, and new hires through the onboarding process. Assist F-1 students with completion of Form I-983 to maintain CPT/OPT work authorization status. Manage right-to-work compliance by monitoring work authorization expiration dates, researching employee job changes for compliance, and performing periodic audits.
Immigration Support: In partnership with outside immigration counsel, support immigration casework, including but not limited to United States: B-1/B-2, H-1B, F1, J-1, L-1A/B, TN, E-3, PERM, I-140 filing, I-485/AOS. Canada: ICT, C-20, PNP, GTS-LMBP. Mexico: TRV, TN. Bermuda & Cayman Islands work permits. Prepare and research data for business unit staffing plans of foreign national workforce, including monthly immigration headcount report.
Communicate immigration requirements, government procedures, policy/process documentation, and case processing times to audiences like HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, employees and managers.
Assist with prioritizing and managing immigration timelines, including renewals and expiration dates for internal business unit approvals, as well as the annual US H-1B Cap lottery.
Assist with designing and developing immigration resources for managers, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition team, and employees, including FAQs, internal policies, process documents and in-house training.
Responsible for other ad hoc immigration issues, as necessary, such as collecting business approvals, drafting travel support letters, and providing experience letters to former employees applying for green cards.

Benefits

Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model & a Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
Your Future: 401 (k) Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents, and Experiences of Our Employees
Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel, and more!
health
dental
401k plan
tuition and professional development reimbursement plan