Global HR Compliance & Immigration Lead

United Therapeutics Corporation; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401(k) and ESPP

Paid time off & parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

United Therapeutics Corporation is seeking an experienced HR compliance professional to lead employment and immigration programs in a hybrid, multi-site environment. You will advise leadership, manage immigration operations, ensure I-9/E-Verify compliance, and coordinate regulatory reporting with legal and vendors.

The role requires strong auditing, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate risks and improve processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive human resources experience, including employment compliance, immigration, HR operations, or related programs with a Bachelor's Degree or
• 6+ years of progressive human resources experience, including employment compliance, immigration, HR operations, or related programs with a Master's Degree
• 1+ years of experience managing employment-based immigration programs and work authorization compliance
• 1+ years of experience administering regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and federal contractor compliance activities
• 1+ years of experience interpreting employment laws and developing related policies, procedures, communications, and training
• 1+ years of experience managing vendors and cross-functional projects
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations and their application in an employer environment
• Knowledge of employment-based immigration processes, work authorization requirements, and related compliance obligations
• Knowledge of Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements and best practices
• Knowledge of federal contractor compliance requirements, including affirmative action planning, Section 503, and VEVRAA
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, audit, and data analysis skills, including the ability to identify trends, assess risk, and recommend corrective actions
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legal and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to develop training and communicate complex compliance requirements to diverse audiences
• Strong project, program, and vendor management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements while adapting to changing business, regulatory, and organizational needs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and company information

Responsibilities

• Advise HR leadership on emerging employment, immigration, and workforce compliance risks, developing recommendations and mitigation strategies to support organizational objectives
• Manage Company’s employment-based immigration programs and strategies
• Serve as subject matter expert for employment-based immigration matters, monitoring national landscape and communicating risks to HR leadership
• Partner with outside counsel to oversee immigration program operations, including case management, filing strategy, work authorization monitoring, record retention, and regulatory compliance
• Oversee I-9 and E-Verify compliance, partnering with Talent Management and Talent Acquisition on execution of timely and accurate Form I-9s for new hires and reverifications
• Manage vendor relationship, serve as escalation point for I-9 questions or system troubleshooting, ensure ongoing audits are performed following each hiring class
• Establish and execute regular compliance audits and corrective action plans to maintain program integrity
• Manage preparation and submission of regulatory reporting, partnering with legal, HR leadership, and vendors, including CA Pay Data, VETS-4212, pay transparency and other required compliance filings
• Monitor ongoing changes to regulatory requirements, make recommendations to HR leadership, and adjust submission planning to meet requirements
• Serve as a subject matter expert on federal contractor employment compliance requirements, including FAR, Section 503, and VEVRAA
• Coordinate preparation of and implementation of affirmative action plans required for federal contractors under Section 503 and VEVRAA
• Perform ongoing monitoring and outreach activities required by the plans
• Monitor changes in regulatory landscape and partner with legal and external consultants to determine potential impact
• Monitor regulatory and legislative landscape and make recommendations to HR leadership on impact to HR policies and handbooks, and procedures
• Revise and update related documents and training materials as needed
• Maintain HR Policy page on the Company Intranet
• Administer employee mobility programs, primarily domestic relocations, monitoring and supporting employee relocations; conduct quality and compliance reviews with external vendor
• Perform periodic benchmarking of relocation policies and benefits
• Monitor developments impacting relocation programs and make recommendations to address
• Monitor program effectiveness and employee satisfaction and partner with vendor to implement improvements
• Develop guidance tools, resources, and trainings for HR team, employees, and managers for areas of responsibility
• Identify opportunities for and implement efficiencies, automation, and process improvements
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Employment compliance

Immigration

HR operations

Regulatory reporting

I-9 & E-Verify

Federal contractor compliance

Vendor management

Policy development

Data analysis

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Master's Degree in HR, business, or legal studies

PHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

HRIS systems

Job description

United Therapeutics Corporation is seeking an experienced HR compliance professional to lead employment and immigration programs in a hybrid, multi-site environment. You will advise leadership, manage immigration operations, ensure I-9/E-Verify compliance, and coordinate regulatory reporting with legal and vendors.

The role requires strong auditing, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate risks and improve processes.