Sr. Immigration Specialist Details

Sr. Immigration Specialist

Verisk - Jersey City, NJ

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company Description

At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk. Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK) provides data and insights to our customers in insurance, energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions.

Our global team uses AI, machine learning, automation, and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records. We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit, lending, and cyber risks. In addition, we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change, catastrophes, and geopolitical issues.

But why we do our work is what sets us apart. It stems from a commitment to making the world better, safer and stronger.

It’s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative. It’s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions. It’s the aim of our “returnship” program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away. And, it’s what drives our annual Innovation Day, where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers’ problems.

At its core, Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value. But far bigger, is why we do what we do.

At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create positive and lasting impact on business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. We have received the Great Place to Work® Certification for the fourth consecutive year. We’ve been recognized by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women, testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce. Verisk’s Statement on Racial Equity and Diversity supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work.

The Sr. Immigration Specialist serves as a point of contact for assigned business units in facilitating review of potential immigration cases in partnership with Verisk’s internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

• Handle end to end process of assigned business unit’s new and existing employees needing visa sponsorship support to assure sustainability of employment. Immigration process varies from H-1B, L-1, TN, etc.
• Provide direction and guidance to employees in F-1 OPT status in completing their Form I-983 accordingly to assure issuance of Form I-20.
• Facilitate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders the recruitment and resume screening process as required by PERM Labor Certification.
• Coordinate with outside counsel in completing the necessary forms and supporting documents to be filed with the DOL and USCIS.
• Maintain and update internal immigration files with accurate and timely information and documentation.
• Responsible for record keeping, maintenance and tracking of visa information in the HR system.
• Partner with payroll team to ensure immigration status is tracked within HR system to ensure accurate reporting and taxes.
• Provides support in travel letter request for employees in work visas in the US.
• Review invoices of immigration cases to be processed for payment coding to the appropriate business unit.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related business discipline, or the equivalent experience is required. In addition, a minimum of 3 years of experience supporting immigration within a multi-national company.
• 3 Years of experience in industry and/or similar positions.
• Extensive exposure to the end to end process of nonimmigrant and immigrant petition filing.
• Knowledge of HR policies and processes, specifically with experience around recruitment activities for green card purposes.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills; must be collaborative.
• Hands-on experience in assisting employees and management with immigration issues.
• Project experience with process change management, training stakeholders, and business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and multitask.
• Willing to learn and roll-up one’s sleeves.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve outstanding issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work with highly sensitive, confidential information.
• Desire to interact with individuals from other countries and cultures and provide excellent customer service.
• Proven ability to work efficiently both independently and as a contributing member of the Human Resources team and various other internal departments.
• High levels of flexibility and time management. Ability and willingness to accommodate calls with different time zones.
• Ability to manage cases and work with strict time-lines.
• Ability to effectively interface with all level of employees.
• Experience with data management.
• Strong computer skills including PeopleSoft, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio).

Location: Flexible

#LI-JB1

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

http://www.verisk.com/careers.html

Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to Verisk employees, will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Consumer Privacy Notice