Job Description

Title: Immigration Specialist

Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Duties:

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Workday experience

• Must have hands on day to day management experience of new hires with visas/sponsorship through the green card process

• Client is seeking a Senior Immigration Specialist to support a high-volume, high-visibility immigration portfolio within a small, expert team.

• This role drives governance, oversight of legal documentation, and an exceptional experience for candidates and associates navigating U.S. immigration processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between outside counsel, HR, Talent Acquisition, business leaders, candidates, and associates to ensure a seamless, well-governed immigration experience.

• Lead the end-to-end coordination and quality control of immigration petitions, including H, L, TN, and employment-based immigrant filings; oversee accuracy and compliance of all legal documents.

• Manage PERM processing with full ownership of timelines, labor market test governance, recruitment compliance, documentation management, and audit readiness.

• Prepare and coordinate responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for H 1B, H 4, H 4 EAD, L 1, and PERM cases in partnership with outside counsel.

• Maintain governance and organization of all immigration compliance records, including Public Access Files, PERM Audit Files, case documentation, and data integrity across internal systems.

• Support visa and work authorization needs for domestic and international transfers, ensuring consistent communication and a positive associate experience.

• Oversee I-9 reverification processes for foreign national employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

• Update and manage internal databases for global immigration; produce dashboards and executive-level reporting with precision and clarity.

• Monitor changes in immigration law, policy, and regulatory guidance; proactively advise HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on impacts.

• Provide frequent status updates and high-touch communication to candidates and associates, improving transparency and end-user experience.

• Prepare employment letters and documentation for visa stamping and consular processing.

• Act as the point of contact for DHS H 1B audits and * PERM audits; ensure the organization maintains audit-ready governance practices.

• Continuously assess and enhance immigration governance procedures, compliance controls, and service delivery models.

• Develop and deliver training and education programs on U.S. immigration topics for hiring managers, HR, and internal stakeholders.

Skills:

• Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in U.S. corporate immigration, including senior-level responsibility for complex cases

• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end Labor Market Tests (LMT) and PERM governance

• Advanced knowledge of immigration categories, including F-1, H-1 B, H-4, L-1, TN, PERM, and employment-green card processes

• Proven experience collaborating with external immigration counsel and reviewing legal documentation for accuracy and compliance

• Strong track record managing I-9 reverifications and compliance workflows

• Exceptional communication, follow-up, and stakeholder management skills; commitment to delivering an outstanding candidate/associate experience

• High proficiency in Excel and strong document management capabilities

• Workday experience required (2 years minimum)

Keywords:

Education: Minimum of Associate's Degree Required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

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