Immigration Specialist
About The Position
As an Immigration Specialist at MKS, you will partner with employees, managers, Human Resources, Legal, Recruiting, Payroll, Tax, Global Travel, Finance, and external immigration providers to support global mobility and immigration programs across the organization. You will report to the Global Mobility Leader. The role manages employment-based immigration programs and coordinates case preparation, submissions, renewals, tracking, and compliance with external counsel and vendors. It also provides guidance to employees and managers, supports international assignments and other global mobility activities, maintains immigration records and reporting, and identifies opportunities to improve processes, automation, compliance, and employee experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
- At least 2 years of experience supporting immigration, global mobility, HR operations, legal administration, or employee services in a multinational organization.
- Experience supporting employment-based immigration processes and working with immigration vendors.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, or equivalent systems.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information and work effectively across cultures and geographies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in an employment-based immigration firm.
- Knowledge of international assignments, relocation programs, and cross-border employment activities.
- Global Mobility Specialist (GMS®) certification or related credential.
Responsibilities
- Manage employment-based immigration programs, including work permits, visas, permanent residence applications, and related processes.
- Coordinate with external immigration counsel and vendors on the preparation, submission, renewal, and tracking of immigration cases and documentation.
- Monitor case progress, work authorization validity, visa expirations, and compliance requirements, and provide timely stakeholder updates.
- Serve as a subject matter resource for employees and managers on immigration policies, procedures, timelines, and mobility-related matters.
- Collaborate with HR, Recruiting, Payroll, Tax, Global Travel, Finance, and Legal to facilitate international assignments, global mobility activities, and immigration compliance.
- Maintain immigration records, dashboards, and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, compliance, and employee experience.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Sick time
- 15 paid vacation days
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
