Immigration Manager
Sanofi
2 hours ago
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
United States
Human Resources
Main Responsibilities
- Independently manage external immigration law firm transactional activities driving strategic initiatives to enhance program effectiveness.
- Establish and implement quality measurement mechanisms to ensure consistent application of vendor processes across all business units.
- Develop and implement US immigration strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives and talent management.
- Collaborate with and influence internal teams to support US immigration initiatives; create efficient workflows and operational improvements.
- Provide expert guidance on immigration impacts throughout the employee lifecycle (hiring, promotions, job changes, reorgs, acquisitions, divestitures, terminations).
- Develop and implement US immigration education/training based on new or changing governmental policies and internal programs.
- Monitor and communicate immigration alerts, policy changes, and regulatory developments.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for complex US immigration matters.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver US immigration insights and enhance employee experience.
- Provide hands-on support to business partners, talent acquisition, and employees.
- Ensure strict compliance with rules and regulations set by USCIS, USDOL, and USDOS.
- Manage internal reviews/audits of immigration data, processes, and policies.
- Minimize compliance risks to the company and employees.
- Proactively resolve employee issues related to documentation, immigration status, and procedural inquiries.
- Manage vendor invoicing processes to optimize costs while maintaining service quality.
- Oversee additional program responsibilities to support company growth.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field) or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5–7+ years managing US immigration programs in a corporate environment and/or immigration law firm.
- In-depth knowledge of US immigration laws, work authorization types, and governmental processes.
- Extensive vendor management and strategic partnerships with external immigration counsel.
- Ability to assess case details to determine optimal filing strategies.
- Proven success independently owning/managing large-scale, high-volume US immigration programs.
- Communicate complex immigration concepts effectively to leadership and stakeholders.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Highly organized; coordinate multiple deliverables and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- React positively and quickly to sudden/unpredictable change.
- Analyze situations to identify challenges and opportunities.
- Manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail, proofreading abilities, and computer proficiency.
- Adaptability and cultural sensitivity; commitment to an inclusive workplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Certifications and/or industry recognition in HR, immigration, technical work process/management, or related fields.
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Independently manage external immigration law firm transactional activities driving strategic initiatives to enhance program effectiveness.
- Establish and implement quality measurement mechanisms to ensure consistent application of vendor processes across all business units.
- Develop and implement US immigration strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with business objectives and talent management.
- Collaborate with and influence internal teams to support US immigration initiatives; create efficient workflows and operational improvements.
- Provide expert guidance on immigration impacts throughout the employee lifecycle (hiring, promotions, job changes, reorgs, acquisitions, divestitures, terminations).
- Develop and implement US immigration education/training based on new or changing governmental policies and internal programs.
- Monitor and communicate immigration alerts, policy changes, and regulatory developments.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for complex US immigration matters.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver US immigration insights and enhance employee experience.
- Provide hands-on support to business partners, talent acquisition, and employees.
- Ensure strict compliance with rules and regulations set by USCIS, USDOL, and USDOS.
- Manage internal reviews/audits of immigration data, processes, and policies.
- Minimize compliance risks to the company and employees.
- Proactively resolve employee issues related to documentation, immigration status, and procedural inquiries.
- Manage vendor invoicing processes to optimize costs while maintaining service quality.
- Oversee additional program responsibilities to support company growth.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field) or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5–7+ years managing US immigration programs in a corporate environment and/or immigration law firm.
- In-depth knowledge of US immigration laws, work authorization types, and governmental processes.
- Extensive vendor management and strategic partnerships with external immigration counsel.
- Ability to assess case details to determine optimal filing strategies.
- Proven success independently owning/managing large-scale, high-volume US immigration programs.
- Communicate complex immigration concepts effectively to leadership and stakeholders.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion.
- Highly organized; coordinate multiple deliverables and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
- React positively and quickly to sudden/unpredictable change.
- Analyze situations to identify challenges and opportunities.
- Manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion.
- Strong attention to detail, proofreading abilities, and computer proficiency.
- Adaptability and cultural sensitivity; commitment to an inclusive workplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Certifications and/or industry recognition in HR, immigration, technical work process/management, or related fields.
Benefits
- Health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and prevention/wellness programs.
- At least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.