US Immigration Business Partner

US Immigration Business Partner

The US Immigration Business Partner will play a pivotal role in supporting all US immigration activities, including oversight and facilitation of US immigration processes - including non-immigrant and immigrant visas. The US Immigration Business Partner will be responsible for managing required documentation, engaging with external providers and / or legal counsel for US immigration matters, and overseeing other related services to ensure appropriate visa / work authorization support for external hires, relocating employees, current GSK sponsored employees and their families in the US. Collaborates with HR, Recruitment, Legal, Global Mobility, and external providers and / or legal counsel to address US immigration needs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• SME / Advisor : Subject matter expert and primary advisor / POC to HRBPs / BL, business leaders, and employees on US immigration policies, processes, and best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Manage day-to-day interactions with external provider and / or legal counsel, ensuring accurate preparation and timely processing of all US immigration cases.
• Program Management and Compliance : Oversee day-to-day case management, timely review, validation, and compliant execution of petitions, extensions, amendments, transfer, and permanent residency government filings for GSK sponsored employees ensuring positive employee experience during the moments that matter for employees and their families.
• Special Projects : Lead or support special projects related to or impacting GSK's US immigration program, policy, compliance with US regulatory requirements, or sponsored employees (ie, restructure, M&A, site closures / moves, etc.)
• Training and Development : In partnership with external provider and / or legal counsel, develop and deliver regular updates and training for HR, Recruitment, Global Mobility and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance with GSK and US regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Partnership : Deliver periodic updates to HRBLs / BPs and business leaders regarding immigration metrics, case management, trends, budget spend and forecasting to support strategic workforce and business planning.
• Regulatory Compliance : Monitor US legal and regulatory environment for changes in immigration laws, policies, and regulations to assess their potential impact on GSK's US immigration program and employees.
• Project Management : Lead annual H-1B lottery process in partnership with external provider and / or legal counsel.
• Budget Monitoring & Oversight : Review and validation of monthly invoice for external provider to ensure accuracy and compliance with services delivered and agreed fee structure.
• US Right to Work : Partner w / US RTW / Compliance Specialist to ensure timely I-9 completions and reverifications.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging feedback and lessons learned to enhance compliance, effectiveness, and employee experience.

Key Competencies

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas : respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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