Senior HR Compliance & Immigration Strategist

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a skilled immigration and compliance professional to coordinate services across the organization. You will manage visa applications, maintain records, and partner with legal, HR, and leadership to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes data-driven risk assessment, training delivery, and support for audits. A Bachelor's degree in HR, Compliance, or related field and five years of healthcare experience are required, with HRIS experience highly

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in healthcare compliance or HR.
• Experience in immigration law, legal or paralegal work preferred.
• Experience with HRIS is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates immigration services and case management, including visa applications and communications with agencies.
• Maintains accurate immigration and compliance records per laws and policies.
• Analyzes compliance data and reports to identify risks and support decisions.
• Develops and delivers training on immigration processes and regulatory changes.
• Supports audits and regulatory reviews with documentation and corrective actions.
• Leads immigration and compliance projects with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Immigration knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Compliance/Risk Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Description Summary

Coordinates immigration services and organizational human resource compliance initiatives by managing cases, projects, reporting, training, and regulatory activities. Ensures compliance with immigration laws, HR policies, and regulatory requirements while providing guidance, analyzing data, and implementing process improvements.

Overview

Coordinates immigration services and organizational human resource compliance initiatives by managing cases, projects, reporting, training, and regulatory activities. Ensures compliance with immigration laws, HR policies, and regulatory requirements while providing guidance, analyzing data, and implementing process improvements.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Coordinates immigration services and case management, including visa applications, documentation, and communication with government agencies, legal counsel, employees, and other stakeholders.
• Maintains accurate immigration and compliance records while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzes compliance data, metrics, and reports to identify risks, recommend solutions, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Develops and deliver training, education, and communications related to immigration processes, compliance requirements, policies, and regulatory changes.
• Supports audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews by preparing documentation, responding to inquiries, and addressing compliance concerns through corrective actions and process improvements.
• Leads and supports immigration and compliance-related projects, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve objectives, meet deadlines, and promote organizational integrity.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Compliance, Risk Management, another applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

• Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional or Professional in Human Resources, preferred.
• Society for Human Resource Management Immigration Specialty credential, highly preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Joint Commission (and other accrediting and surveying bodies) standards related to Human Resources, including licensure and certification standard requirements for clinical and non-clinical positions.
• Thorough knowledge of immigration law, including employment-based and humanitarian visas as well as the lawful permanent residency application process.
• Outstanding customer service, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills required.
• Strong data analysis skills necessary.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Experience

• Five years’ experience in healthcare compliance, human resources, risk management, or equivalent experience, required.
• Previous immigration law, legal or paralegal experience, highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with HRIS, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Standing, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet