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