Senior Specialist, Immigration

Location

Mountain View, CA | United States

Job description

Position Summary:

Samsung has an opportunity for an Immigration Specialist to join HR team. In this role you will support both U.S. and International Immigration. Good understanding of current immigration requirements and remain abreast on new developments. You will serve as the main point of contact for managers, new hires, existing employees, and the HR team on all immigration matters.

Position Responsibilities

• Counseling talent management team on immigration processes
• Guiding employees and managers on immigration policies, and set expectations on better practice, process and timeline
• Acting as a liaison between candidates and outside counsel and provide continuous support and coordination to keep the immigration process moving
• Facilitating assessment of new candidates as presented for eligibility for sponsorship
• Analyze complex immigration matters and effectively communicate solutions to internal clients in collaboration with outside immigration counsel
• Actively identify process improvements focusing on employee experience
• Assist with invoice processing/tracking of payment status

 Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required
• 5+ years of experience with employment sponsored immigration such as temporary work visas, permanent residency and I-9 compliance required
• Experience with MS Office suite; specifically, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience consulting on procedural requirements for various visa types; non-immigrant and immigrant
• Passion for immigration and understanding of the sensitivity of the process to the employees
• A team player that can adapt to the fast-paced and ever-changing environment, work collaboratively with other departments and managers at all levels within the company
• Ability to effectively interface with all level of employees
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills
• Able to demonstrate complete discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• High professional standards; strong customer service mentality, is positive and resourceful
• Strong oral and written communication; able to communicate effectively within a diverse culture

 Special Attributes:

• Experience managing H-1B, B-1, L-1, TN, F-1 and permanent residency cases
• Additional experience in domestic relocation, international assignment management and global mobility will be advantageous

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Base Pay Range

$105,100—$144,450 USD

Additional Information

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email [email protected].

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity

Samsung Research America is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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