Immigration Specialist

Req ID 67475 | Northville, United States

About the Team: The Immigration and Travel Management Team supports ZF North America sites for temporary and long-term immigration and travel. This is a rare opportunity to join the dynamic cross functional Immigration and Travel Management team. Training will be provided.

What you can look forward to as an Immigration Specialist: 

• Serves as the initial point of contact for HR and ZF employees as well as newly hired employees regarding immigration related questions and topics.
• Support Local HR with case initiation and verifying accuracy of employee information.
• Act as liaison and coordinator between the company and the legal immigration consultants.
• Provides daily expertise and guidance to internal customers (e.g. inpats /expats, international transfers, co-ops, interns, trainees, management etc.) on all end to end immigration processes.
• Supports processes and coordinates with HR and employee with visa process, primary focus on US immigration and secondary for non-US touching immigration matters.
• Support cost calculation estimations (similar to Total Cost Projections) for immigration steps and related expenditures with regard HR practice and procedures in order to support management’s decision-making process.
• Manages and assists foreign citizens with immigration procedures; works with third-party law firm as required to provide necessary documentation and ensure effective process management. Escalates issues as needed.
• Support topics relating to immigration for international assignments, and international student programs; serves as a point of contact for inquiries in the above areas.
• Verify compliance with immigration and legislative requirements of home and host country.
• Works with local HR Business Partner to ensure effective employee communications.
• Creates an environment of positive employee relations while keeping confidentiality, credibility, and trust.
• Balances business and employee needs, including direct interaction with employees.
• Monitors and ensures employee records are maintained accordingly to compliance requirements and approved guidelines.
• Support HR teams to ensure visa status is maintained in PeopleSoft payroll system. 
• Monitors monthly reports to communicate with local HR to update on employee status.
• Supports and complies with established Company’s Corporate Principles.
• Providing ad hoc support to Travel Management team on various travel related tasks at necessary.
• Other duties as it relates to this position.

Your Profile as an Immigration Specialist:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of experience
• Working knowledge in providing US visa and immigration support – both temporary and green card
• Comprehensive understanding of HR processes and procedures
• Expert level in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• Good Written and Oral Communication skills
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel and management
• Confident in working with all levels of the HR organization

Why you should choose ZF in Northville, MI:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays (13 fixed holidays)
• A Hybrid Work Schedule (2 days remote/3 days onsite)
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Immigration Specialist and apply now!

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran