Hybrid Leader: Employment Eligibility Compliance Manager

University of Utah; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking an Employment Eligibility Compliance Manager to lead the university’s employment eligibility compliance program, directing I-9 and E-Verify activities, policy development, and regulatory adherence.

You will oversee audits, respond to nonconformities, monitor USCIS and DHS changes, and collaborate with General Counsel, HR Operations, HRIS, and cross-functional partners to reduce risk and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus years of related work experience; master’s degree with equivalency also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the employment-eligibility program (I-9, E-Verify) and related activities.
• Interpret federal/state requirements and develop university-wide policies and procedures.
• Oversee audits, corrective actions, and risk management across the program.
• Collaborate with Office of General Counsel, HRIS, HR Operations, and other partners to improve processes.

Job description

The University of Utah is seeking an Employment Eligibility Compliance Manager to lead the university’s employment eligibility compliance program, directing I-9 and E-Verify activities, policy development, and regulatory adherence.

You will oversee audits, respond to nonconformities, monitor USCIS and DHS changes, and collaborate with General Counsel, HR Operations, HRIS, and cross-functional partners to reduce risk and improve processes.