HR Operations & Immigration Specialist - Hybrid

The Addison Group; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

The Addison Group is seeking an experienced HR Operations & U.S. Immigration Specialist for a contract-to-hire role in Somerville, MA.

The ideal candidate will coordinate immigration matters and support core HR processes across the employee lifecycle. You will manage visa cases (H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3, O-1, permanent residency) and maintain compliant records while collaborating with external counsel to ensure accurate HR transactions and timely communications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years HR experience with broad HR operations background.
• 2+ years in U.S. employment-based immigration processes.
• Knowledge of visa case tracking, renewals and sponsorship.
• Experience with onboarding and employee lifecycle transactions.
• Strong organization and attention to deadlines; confidential records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employment-based immigration matters, including visa types and residency applications.
• Track immigration cases from initial documentation through filings and status changes with external counsel.
• Communicate immigration procedures, requirements, case progress, and deadlines to employees and HR partners.
• Support immigration needs for new hires, transfers, visa sponsorship, amendments, and extensions.
• Monitor visa expiration dates and inform stakeholders of upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain organized, confidential immigration records and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with Legal to address complex cases and regulatory changes.
• Assist with Form I-9 coordination, audits, and compliance reviews.

Skills

HR operations

Immigration experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Job description

The Addison Group is seeking an experienced HR Operations & U.S. Immigration Specialist for a contract-to-hire role in Somerville, MA.

The ideal candidate will coordinate immigration matters and support core HR processes across the employee lifecycle. You will manage visa cases (H-1B, L-1, TN, E-3, O-1, permanent residency) and maintain compliant records while collaborating with external counsel to ensure accurate HR transactions and timely communications.