Global Immigration Programs Lead — AI-Driven Compliance

Workday; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Workday seeks an experienced immigration program leader to drive end-to-end sponsorship initiatives across the Americas from Pleasanton, with a hybrid work model. You will partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Legal to align strategy with business goals while managing vendors and regulatory compliance.

You will lead high-volume immigration operations, leverage AI to streamline processes, and contribute to risk governance and policy execution across regions as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of U.S. immigration experience, including hands-on management of H-1B sponsorship, PERM, and Prevailing Wage determinations.
• Experience managing Canadian immigration programs, including C-20 work permits, the Global Talent Stream (GTS) LMIA, and the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP)
• Experience partnering with HR, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to align immigration strategy with business objectives, leveraging data analytics to track program health, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Americas immigration sponsorship programs, serving as primary contact for complex case management, escalations, and vendor relationships.
• Manage high-volume, complex immigration programs (Remote Work, H-1B, PERM, Prevailing Wage determinations) ensuring compliance and vendor performance.
• Leverage AI tools to automate cyclical processes, drive operational efficiency, and improve program delivery.

Skills

U.S. immigration

H-1B sponsorship

PERM

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AI tools

Vendor management software

Job description

Workday seeks an experienced immigration program leader to drive end-to-end sponsorship initiatives across the Americas from Pleasanton, with a hybrid work model. You will partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, and Legal to align strategy with business goals while managing vendors and regulatory compliance.

You will lead high-volume immigration operations, leverage AI to streamline processes, and contribute to risk governance and policy execution across regions as needed.