Immigration and Mobility Specialist

Jane Street; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in New York is seeking an experienced Immigration and Mobility Specialist to oversee their global immigration and relocation programs. This role requires collaboration with various internal teams and external counsel to ensure compliance and provide guidance to employees and candidates. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in corporate immigration, strong knowledge of US immigration law, and excellent communication skills. This position also emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate immigration or global mobility.
• Strong knowledge of visa categories like H-1B, L-1.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of employees' immigration journeys.
• Advise on mobility policies and coordinate international relocations.
• Track visa expirations and work authorization statuses.

Skills

Corporate immigration experience

Knowledge of US immigration law

Organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

HRIS systems

Workday

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Immigration and Mobility Specialist to help manage our global immigration and international relocation programs. As a trusted subject matter expert, you'll help our employees, candidates, managers, and HR partners navigate the complexities of employees' immigration and international relocation journeys with clarity, responsiveness, and sound judgment.

We believe strong cross-functional partnerships are essential to great immigration work. You'll collaborate closely with our Recruiting, Payroll, and Tax teams, HR partners, employment lawyers, and external immigration counsel to deliver a seamless experience for our global workforce.

Additional responsibilities of this role will include:

• Partnering with external immigration counsel to support the full lifecycle of employees' immigration journeys with accuracy and efficiency
• Serving as a point of contact for employees and candidates on immigration matters, providing clear guidance and timely updates
• Maintaining a high standard of immigration compliance by tracking visa expirations, work authorization status, and key deadlines, while adapting to evolving rules and regulations
• Advising on mobility policies and coordinating international relocation with external relocation management companies
• Partnering with the team to analyze immigration data and trends to inform strategic planning, and identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience
• Collaborating with Recruiting to advise on visa sponsorship considerations during the hiring process
• Contributing to internal immigration resources, process documentation, and employee communications

About You

• Have 3+ years of experience in corporate immigration, global mobility, or a related field
• Have strong knowledge of US immigration law and visa categories (H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, PERM, etc.)
• Experienced with managing immigration and/or global mobility case workflows
• Having in-house experience working with external immigration counsel is a plus
• Being familiar with international immigration requirements is a plus
• Experienced with HRIS systems (having Workday experience is a plus)
• Self-motivated and can demonstrate sound judgment and initiative while keeping others informed as appropriate
• Able to handle competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Team player who is collaborative and flexible in nature
• Mature, trustworthy, and discreet, with an appreciation for the importance of confidentiality in this role