Global Immigration Programs Lead (Contract)

Cypress HCM; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking an experienced Global Immigration Business Partner for coverage from November 2026 through June 30, 2027. In this contractor role, you’ll advise Recruiting, Legal, and business stakeholders across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC while maintaining continuity across immigration programs.

You will guide candidates and employees through complex immigration processes, manage vendor performance, and resolve urgent issues.

Qualifications

• Experience guiding candidates and employees through immigration processes.
• Strong vendor management and issue/escalation handling.
• Ability to coordinate with Recruiting, Legal and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary partner to Recruiting, Legal, and HR teams on immigration matters across the U.S., APAC, and EMEA.
• Manage the relationship with the immigration vendor to ensure timely, high-quality support and address service issues or escalations.
• Support immigration specialists on the team, coordinating workloads, providing guidance on complex cases, and partnering on timely resolution of escalations.
• Guide candidates, employees, and hiring teams through immigration options and timelines, anticipating risks and triaging urgent cases.
• Maintain continuity across ongoing cases and program initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, documentation, and follow-through.

Skills

Immigration policy guidance

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Cypress HCM is seeking an experienced Global Immigration Business Partner for coverage from November 2026 through June 30, 2027. In this contractor role, you’ll advise Recruiting, Legal, and business stakeholders across the U.S., EMEA, and APAC while maintaining continuity across immigration programs.

You will guide candidates and employees through complex immigration processes, manage vendor performance, and resolve urgent issues.