Schrödinger, Inc.
Hybrid

Immigration Specialist

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We’re seeking a Global Mobility and Immigration Specialist to join us in our company’s mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

The ideal candidate will be an immigration expert as well as a strategic partner in a matrixed organization with a proven record of developing exceptional HR practices. We seek someone with strong experience navigating all aspects of immigration for both current and prospective employees. The role will focus on U.S. immigration but will also support recruiting to help attract qualified candidates by facilitating immigration processes, and partnering with finance, payroll, legal, recruiting, and HR on global assignments, transfers and relocations. This role can be based in New York City or Portland, Oregon. 

Who will love this job:

  • An experienced HR immigration professional who enjoys working with individuals and managers on all aspects of immigration and visa sponsorship
  • A proactive, empathetic, thoughtful communicator 
  • A dedicated team player who enjoys a collaborative environment but who’s also comfortable working independently
  • An organized and process-oriented multi-tasker
  • An adaptable improviser who likes thinking on their feet
  • An altruist who’s inspired by our mission to improve human health and quality of life

What you’ll do:

  • Responsible for full immigration case cycle – initiation through issuance of green card, including collaborating with outside counsel to prepare and file cases.
  • Primary contact for inquiries from managers, employees, and the recruiting team related to US immigration 
  • Assist with global assignments, policy, procedures, relocation, or tax-related questions
  • Lead trainings for employees, managers, and leadership to better understand immigration requirements and resources available
  • Oversee daily administration of U.S. immigration-related tasks
  • Monitor progress for all U.S. immigration cases together with external immigration counsel, identify long-term sponsorship issues, and communicate risk to HR and manager
  • Help advise managers and employees about the global assignment and transfers process
  • Create and refine programming to maintain a strong, uplifting, highly collaborative environment

What you’ll need:

  • Knowledge of US immigration (knowledge of non-US immigration helpful)
  • At least three years of experience working in an in-house corporate immigration environment
  • Knowledge of the global assignment life cycle and experience planning and working on assignments.
  • Experience administering a global relocation program
  • Ability to explain technical and legal processes in a way that non-immigration professionals can understand
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Familiarity with O-1 visa processes preferred 
  • Some knowledge of expat tax preferred

Pay and perks:

Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have catered meals in the office every day, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time.  Our Administrative and Human Resources departments also plan a myriad of fun company-wide events. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been selected as one of Crain's New York Best Places to Work for the past three years running.

 

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.

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What are Schrödinger, Inc. Perks + Benefits

Schrödinger, Inc. Benefits Overview

We offer highly competitive compensation packages. Benefits include equity, bonuses, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending account, 4+ weeks vacation, tuition reimbursement and a flexible work environment.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Employee resource groups
Hybrid work model
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Relocation assistance
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

In addition to our regular paid time off, we also offer a week off during the last week of December. The past three years, in recognition of our employees' incredible efforts, we also offered a week off in August as "Project R&R." Post-COVID, we've offered employees the ability to work remotely, put together weekly wellness programs (HIIT, yoga, Pilates, and more), and have truly considered some employees may need extra flexibility in their work hours. Management has also taken mental health courses to help employees deal with the unique challenges from this difficult time.

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