HR & Immigration Specialist

Robert Half • Golden Valley, MN • 4h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced HR & Immigration Specialist to join our team in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In this role, you will oversee a variety of immigration-related processes and HR functions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in managing employee work visas and sponsorships. This is a long-term contract position within the construction industry, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on workforce planning and immigration strategies.

Responsibilities:

Manage a large caseload of active immigration cases, including sponsorships, transfers, relocations, and visa renewals, ensuring timely updates and compliance for all work visas.

Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and leadership to support hiring decisions, workforce planning, and internal job changes involving sponsored employees.

Act as a liaison with internal legal teams and external immigration attorneys to coordinate case strategies, required documentation, and ensure adherence to legal requirements.

Monitor key milestones such as visa expirations, work eligibility requirements, and H-1B lottery results, providing proactive updates to employees and stakeholders.

Provide guidance to leaders on hiring sponsored employees, advising on compliance, strategic considerations, and role requirements.

Assess risk areas related to visa status and develop actionable recommendations to mitigate potential issues.

Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance immigration workflows, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Deliver regular updates to stakeholders on immigration case statuses, risks, and performance metrics.

Stay informed on evolving immigration laws and apply best practices to manage complex cases effectively.

Collaborate with HR teams to optimize help desk functions, ensuring smooth implementation and ongoing improvements of HR systems. Requirements - Minimum of 7 years of experience in HR administration, with a focus on immigration and employment law.

Proficiency in managing high-volume immigration cases, including H-1B sponsorships and other work visas.

Strong knowledge of employment-based immigration processes and compliance requirements.

Familiarity with HRIS systems and their role in streamlining HR processes.

Excellent ability to collaborate across teams and communicate with legal counsel and external attorneys.

Proven track record of identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.

Experience in leading process improvement initiatives within HR or immigration operations.

Strong research skills and ability to stay updated on changes in immigration regulations.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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