Lead Green Card Specialist

Company: Deloitte
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Lead Green Card SpecialistWork you'll doThe Lead Green Card Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and enhancement of the Green Card programs across business in the U.S. This role will involve the application of immigration and program knowledge to facilitate certain green card-related processes, ensure internal and regulatory compliance, and will communicate with key business stakeholders. This role will help resolve programmatic and process issues, and make recommendations for enhancing the green card program processes, policies, and strategies in partnership with others across the team.Serve as main POC for the Green Card Program for U.S. based professionals by working with the applicable law firm to development and implement the Green Card Programs, including initiations, filing policies and strategies, exceptions, etc.Customize relevant green card program reporting, leveraging internal data dashboards and law firm dashboards, to monitor the progress of permanent residency cases for a particular business or businesses, address issues, identify trends and opportunities, and recommend solutions for future cycles. This may be in collaboration with the PERM Services Manager and Specialists.Serve as subject matter expert and assist with management of internal and external immigration regulatory and compliance processes, policies, protocols, and projects pertaining to the permanent residency programs for a particular business or businessesDevelop communications campaigns, including Town Halls and written messages, to Talent and employee/candidate stakeholders to inform and educate on permanent residency programs, partnering with applicable law firm, for assigned businessHelp resolve issues from law firms in the preparation and filing of non-PERM permanent residency cases, and help resolve escalations and issues raised by Immigration Experience Specialists for employees/candidates from assigned businessesDrive the development of recommendations to improve cost effectiveness, process efficiency, and employee experience within the permanent residency programs in collaboration with Talent Immigration leadershipCreate and maintain IV program documentation (SOPs, process maps, knowledge articles)The teamThe Immigration Programs & Strategy Team is part of the Talent Immigration organization of Deloitte Services LP. This team is responsible for supporting the needs of our foreign national practitioners across all businesses. This includes the development and delivery of strategic immigration programs, as well as strategic projects to enhance the immigration experience of our foreign national practitioners.Qualifications Required:Bachelor's Degree and U.S. business immigration knowledge gained through at least 3 years of related experience in a law firm, in-house, and/or education institution environmentStrong understanding of employment-based immigration processesAbility to leverage and analyze data to glean insights and create recommendations on workforce planning and programmatic KPIsStrong written communication skills and ability to translate complex legal concepts into layman's termsAdvanced competency in core professional skills, especially attention to detail, responsiveness, follow-through, flexibility, initiative, and tactAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to multitask and prioritize tasks appropriatelyAbility to work both independently and collaboratively with large teamsAbility to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations while managing confidential information appropriately and professionallyStrong critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving skillsStrong conflict resolution skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence othersAdvanced capabilities with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the futureThe wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $71,425-$146,670.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.EA_TALENT_ExpHire

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