Human Resources Specialist - Immigration

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

ESOP stock ownership

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. is seeking an Immigration Team Human Resources Specialist to support employment-based immigration processes and provide high-quality case management for internal and external customers.

The role involves handling immigration case files, deadlines, and compliance across sponsorship cycles. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of immigration/HR experience, with strong attention to detail and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, International Studies, or related field.
• 2+ years of related experience in employment-based immigration, HR, recruiting, or related role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with employees, managers, recruiters and immigration counsel to ensure timely case management.
• Maintain immigration case files and support foreign national employees throughout sponsorship and immigration lifecycle.
• Track deadlines, maintain records, and support reporting and compliance activities.
• Conduct routine audits and reporting.
• Cross-train with other department members to ensure seamless HR support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS familiarity

Job description

Human Resources Specialist – Immigration Team

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Immigration Team as a Human Resources Specialist.

A typical day as an HR Specialist in Immigration might include:

• Help to complete Labor Market Test and recruitment documentation processes for employment-based immigration programs.
• Provide high-quality case management support to internal and external customers, including foreign nationals and other stakeholders.
• Help maintain immigration case files and support foreign national employees throughout the sponsorship and immigration lifecycle.

Core duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate with employees, managers, recruiters, and immigration counsel to ensure timely and compliant case management.
2. Maintain current knowledge of immigration law.
3. Track deadlines, maintain records, and support reporting and compliance activities related to immigration programs.
4. Conduct routine audits and reporting.
5. Cross-train with other department members to ensure seamless support of all HR duties.
6. Understand. Create. Simplify.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, International Studies, or a related field
• equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in employment-based immigration, HR, recruiting, legal support, or a related administrative role
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and regulatory requirements simultaneously
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office
• Strong customer service experience
• Demonstrated ability to handle/prioritize tasks in multiple disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, managers, attorneys, and government agencies.
• Strong organizational and filing skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Background check results satisfactory to SEL
• Negative drug test result(s)

Helpful, but not required qualifications

• Basic knowledge of HR laws and practices
• Experience supporting corporate immigration activities
• Familiarity with an HRIS system and processes
• Competitive pay.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.
• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 10 paid holidays
• annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
• 9 paid sick days
• paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Location

Pullman, WA – This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Pay Range

Pay Range Data: $33.00 - $50.00 per hour

Salary Structure

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Lead Presentation Designer/Editor level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

We communicate with all applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

About SEL

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.