Immigration Manager

About the position

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility. As the Immigration Manager, you will lead and scale our global employment-based immigration strategy. You will oversee end-to-end immigration lifecycles for both candidates and employees, partnering closely with legal counsel to ensure strict compliance with global mobility and work authorization requirements. We are seeking a highly organized professional who is proactive, solutions oriented, and eager to build programs - not just to maintain them. This position will report to Senior Manager, HR Operations & Compliance. The Human Resources organization is responsible for recruitment, administration, compensation, benefits, training & development, performance management, and employee relations.

Responsibilities
• Immigration Program Leadership
• Optimize and manage the company’s global and U.S. immigration programs, policies, and workflows.
• Oversee all employment-based immigration cases (H1B, TN, E3, O1, PERM/Green Card processes, etc.). based immigration cases (H1B, TN, E3, O1, PERM/Green Card processes, etc.).
• Partner with external immigration counsel to ensure timely, high-quality case preparation and filings. Quality case preparation and filings.
• Employee & Candidate Support
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, hiring managers, and recruiters on immigration matters.
• Provide guidance on visa requirements, timelines, transfer options, and long-term immigration planning. Term immigration planning.
• Support international hires during onboarding to ensure smooth work authorization transitions.
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure full compliance with federal and international immigration regulations, including I9 verification and E-Verify requirements.
• Maintain accurate immigration records, audit documentation, and case tracking systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to immigration and global workforce mobility.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Legal, People Operations, Compensation, Payroll, and Global Mobility teams.
• Advise business leaders on immigration-related risks or impacts associated with hiring, promotions, or internal transfers.
• Provide immigration insights for workforce planning and talent strategies.
• Data, Reporting & Process Excellence
• Manage immigration dashboards, case tracking systems, and vendor tools.
• Generate insights and report on visa population, expirations, and program trends.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to streamline processes and enhance employee experience.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, International Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate immigration, global mobility, or related legal/HR function.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration categories and processes; PERM and immigrant visa processes and familiarity with global work authorization preferred.
• Experience partnering with outside immigration counsel or managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to nonexperts.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational/project management skills.
• Familiarity with immigration related HR systems, Envoy.
• Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Benefits
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• 401K
• PTO