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- Our values
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- The borderless framework we work in
The role
You are the regional manager and main point of contact for Valtech’s Immigration policies and procedures in North America. You partner daily with leaders in People & Culture, Legal and Finance and work closely with employees, managers and executives across the global organization to ensure compliance with both regulatory requirements and company guidelines.
Role responsibilities
- Partner with Legal, Finance and People & Culture leadership to create and lead the immigration strategy for North America
- Manage any team members who are involved in NA immigration activities in an interim, temporary, transitional or permanent capacity
- Prepare, complete or facilitate all non-immigrant and immigrant visa applications
- Execute global transfers in partnership with the appropriate P&C Business Partners and relevant managers
- Understand complex immigration/international issues relating to global mobility
- Ensure company compliance regarding US & Canadian government requirements, including with USCIS & DOL regarding E-Verify & I-9 requirements
- Coordinate all legal aspects of the immigration process, in strategic partnership with internal legal department and external counsels
- Ensure company compliance with LMIA undertakings and reporting requirements
- Coordinate response to audits and requests for information from immigration authorities
- Coordinate L1 Blanket submissions and updates
- Conduct regular internal immigration audits to ensure ongoing compliance with immigration laws and company mobility policies
- Keep management informed of all immigration related changes to the regulations
- Manage immigration budget, while suggesting and implementing any possible cost-saving measures
- Interface with employees, management & human resources staff on immigration related matters
- Maintain required public inspection files to ensure compliance with immigration laws
- Track & maintain required visa filings
- Prepare & maintain educational materials along with training guides
- Work with management concerning mergers & acquisitions to determine/resolve immigration related issues and filing requirements
- Benchmark with other companies regarding best practices for corporate immigration services
- Prepare and file immigration applications, petitions, and supporting documentation
- Monitor case progress and update employees on case status
- Guide employees through the immigration process, explaining requirements and procedures
- Stay updated on changes in immigration law, regulations and policies
- Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other immigration professionals
- Maintain detailed and accurate case files
- Assist employees with any issues or difficulties as they arise during the immigration process
Minimum qualifications
We want all new hires to succeed in their roles at Valtech. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all minimum qualifications. If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
- Strong expertise / Significant knowledge in US immigration regulations, requirements, and processes
- Strong knowledge of budgeting and legal processes
- Excellent communication skills with ability to engage across all levels of the organization
- Strength in building partnerships; working collaboratively in a matrixed environment
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Creative thinker, leveraging prior experiences in solving problems in an innovative way
- Good technical background to leverage technologies for increasing efficiency in immigration management
- Ability to manage and facilitate confidential information, data and situations while communicating tactfully
- Experience exercising independent judgment and discretion while utilizing company policies and practices to determine appropriate action
Preferred qualifications
- Strong expertise / Significant knowledge in Canadian immigration regulations, requirements, and processes
- Bilingual (French, English) desired but not required. Conversational knowledge of other languages also favored due to the multicultural nature of this work
The benefits
This is a full time position in the United States. The salary range offered for this position is $92,000-$120,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
Beyond a competitive full compensation package, we pride ourselves on offering you flexibility, career advancement & learning and development. Our benefits are country specific to cater to the needs of our people so your talent partner will be able to run through the benefits for your location on the screening call.
Your process
After submitting your application, you will hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team if your skills and experience match the position. Be mindful of recruitment fraud by only replying and engaging with email contacts that end with the '@valtech.com' or ‘@kinandcarta.com’ domain.
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at [email protected].
Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, our global team of 6,500 professionals in more than 60 offices help brands unlock value in a digitally accelerated world. At the intersection of insights and perspectives, we leverage the power of data, AI, creativity, and technology to achieve experience innovation for many of the world’s best-known organisations, including L’Oreal, NatWest, DWP, P&G, Volkswagen, and US department of Agriculture.
Valtech will always be recognized not just for the quality of the work we deliver, but for all the amazing people that make it happen. We work to create an equitable workplace that gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow and meet their goals (whatever they may be). At Valtech, we don’t just talk about how to get things done; we transform by doing.
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Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. With a focus on delivering exceptional business results, we empower brands to leap ahead of the competition and go beyond best practices. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, our global team of 7,500 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide help brands unlock value in a digitally accelerated world. It’s at the intersection of insights and perspectives where we leverage the power of data, AI, creativity, and technology to achieve experience innovation for many of the world’s best-known brands, including L’Oreal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen, and Dolby.
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At Valtech, we exist to unlock a better way to experience the world. Our unique culture allows us to orchestrate and connect teams to unlock powerful insights, value, and innovation at the intersection of diverse expertise and domains.
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