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Immigration Specialist

SS&C Technologies is looking for an Immigration Specialist to join the North Americas HR Immigration Team supporting the United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda & Cayman Islands.

The position is responsible for providing immigration support for new hires and current employees, inbound and outbound international employee transfers, and international employee business travel. The Immigration Specialist is also responsible for coordinating immigration business processes with outside immigration counsel for preparing visa applications, immigration paperwork, and related tasks. Position reports to Manager, HR Immigration Team.

Onboarding Support:

• Work closely with the talent acquisition team, onboarding team, and new hires through the onboarding process.
• Assist F-1 students with completion of Form I-983 to maintain CPT/OPT work authorization status.
• Manage right-to-work compliance by monitoring work authorization expiration dates, researching employee job changes for compliance, and performing periodic audits.

Immigration Support:

• In partnership with outside immigration counsel, support immigration casework, including but not limited to United States: B-1/B-2, H-1B, F1, J-1, L-1A/B, TN, E-3, PERM, I-140 filing, I-485/AOS. Canada: ICT, C-20, PNP, GTS-LMBP. Mexico: TRV, TN. Bermuda & Cayman Islands work permits.
• Prepare and research data for business unit staffing plans of foreign national workforce, including monthly immigration headcount report.
• Communicate immigration requirements, government procedures, policy/process documentation, and case processing times to audiences like HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, employees and managers.
• Assist with prioritizing and managing immigration timelines, including renewals and expiration dates for internal business unit approvals, as well as the annual US H-1B Cap lottery.
• Assist with designing and developing immigration resources for managers, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition team, and employees, including FAQs, internal policies, process documents and in-house training.
• Responsible for other ad hoc immigration issues, as necessary, such as collecting business approvals, drafting travel support letters, and providing experience letters to former employees applying for green cards.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Organizational Communication, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of business immigration work experience required, with a preference for IT or Financial Services industry.
• Must have experience in managing full life cycle of United States H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, B-1/B-2, Permanent Resident/Green Card filings, and extension processes. Experience with work visa for other countries, including but not limited to Bermuda, Cayman, Canada, and Mexico preferred. Experience with Ireland, India, China, Singapore, UAE, UK, Hong Kong, and Australia immigration will be an added advantage.
• Meet assigned deadlines and communicate case progress/status/issues to supervisor.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and navigate confidentiality with transparency, address complex situations and communicate impact effectively, work effectively and collaboratively across functions.
• Experience reviewing company policies and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Strong technical aptitude and demonstrated ability to leverage technology tools to create efficiency, improve processes, and client experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (use financial and logical functions; work with multiple worksheets and workbooks)
• Strong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skills as well as conflict resolution skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence others.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity. Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.