Immigration Specialist

The Immigration Specialist will provide support in the areas of immigration and global mobility for employees. This position will report to the Immigration Manager and will have interaction with internal business leaders and external vendors.

Responsibilities:

• Support and assist in development of global mobility strategy. Initiate and develop immigration cases through contact with clients (HR Business Partners, Managers, Recruiters and Foreign National workforce).
• Prepare employment-based government forms (TN, L1A, L-1B, E3, EB-1A, EB-1C, PERM, H-1B) in support of various non-immigrant and immigrant petitions, understand document requirements and filing procedures at USCIS, DOL and US consulates.
• Manage a high-volume caseload including tracking extension eligibility, work-permit expiration dates, and maximum stay timelines.
• Initiate immigration cases with outside and in-house counsel, acting as the catalyst for solutions to ensure resolution.
• Communicate with employees on case status and case issues, as required.  Monitor status of pending cases.

• Support a sophisticated client base in a fast-paced environment by providing a high level of service to foreign nationals and international business travelers when responding to questions regarding status updates, next steps, travel, and strategy.
• Coordinate with internal resources (Payroll, Human Resources Business Partners, HRIS, Tax, and Finance) to address questions and/or resolve issues related to immigration regulations, alerts, updates and procedures to support the business.
• Support the Immigration Manager in advising the HR leadership, managers and the recruiting team about any irregularities, possible legal violations, request submissions, applications, renewals and status on the immigration case load.
• Prepare periodic reports for review and presentation.
• Maintain current operational knowledge of immigration laws, changes and processes in Homeland Security, U.S. State Department and U. S. Labor Departments impacting employment-based immigration.
• Assist the Company’s business travelers in business travel requirements such as passports and business visas to foreign countries.
• Manage escalations with diplomacy and tact while upholding compliance with regulations and Company policy.
• Facilitate the signing of all immigration documents by verifying employee information and obtaining approval/signatures.
• Ensure organization of immigration compliance records including quality control, data input, and maintenance.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least one year of working knowledge of US based Immigration law and procedures is required.
• HR Generalist or paralegal work experience highly preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, and negotiation skills, experience interacting with business leaders to provide guidance.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $65,000 – $80,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global food company providing diversified, high-quality products to customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. Our team members and facilities in the United States allow us to offer a diverse portfolio of fresh, value added and branded beef, pork, chicken and prepared foods products. JBS USA is also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in the world. JBS USA employs more than 72,000 team members in 31 United States and Canada. Our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.