Immigration Specialist

Job Description

Overview:
Continental is looking for an Immigration Specialist to become an integral part of the Human Relations team whose primary responsibility is coordinating the nonimmigrant visa process for qualified foreign national employees.
Core Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the employment-based non immigrant visa processes for employees• Provide evaluation and guidance to Talent Acquisition Specialists and HR Business Partners to determine if foreign national candidates are eligible for visa sponsorship• Create and coordinate educational programs for foreign national employees and their managers.• Participate in nonimmigrant process improvement projects • Manage Continental's immigration matters for existing and inbound foreign national professional employees for all U.S. locations and ensure that deadlines are met for the filing of immigration extension processes• Provide expertise to inbound foreign nationals, HR Business Partners, hiring managers and talent acquisition team regarding immigration updates, requirements, and maintenance of status. • Assists with the immigrant visa process

Additional Responsibilities:
• Carry out administrative tasks related to immigration processes • Act as a liaison between immigration attorney's office, foreign national employees, human relations team and hiring managers to provide accurate information and guidance• Ensure all related internal controls are adequate, documented and performed correctly to ensure compliance.

Core Capabilities:• Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow compliance laws and regulations • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure • Team and customer oriented
Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree or four-year paralegal degree• Experience in employment-based immigration within a corporate setting • Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:• Minimum 2 years of professional related experience

Job Requirements

Overview:
Continental is looking for an Immigration Specialist to become an integral part of the Human Relations team whose primary responsibility is coordinating the nonimmigrant visa process for qualified foreign national employees.
Core Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the employment-based non immigrant visa processes for employees• Provide evaluation and guidance to Talent Acquisition Specialists and HR Business Partners to determine if foreign national candidates are eligible for visa sponsorship• Create and coordinate educational programs for foreign national employees and their managers.• Participate in nonimmigrant process improvement projects • Manage Continental's immigration matters for existing and inbound foreign national professional employees for all U.S. locations and ensure that deadlines are met for the filing of immigration extension processes• Provide expertise to inbound foreign nationals, HR Business Partners, hiring managers and talent acquisition team regarding immigration updates, requirements, and maintenance of status. • Assists with the immigrant visa process

Additional Responsibilities:
• Carry out administrative tasks related to immigration processes • Act as a liaison between immigration attorney's office, foreign national employees, human relations team and hiring managers to provide accurate information and guidance• Ensure all related internal controls are adequate, documented and performed correctly to ensure compliance.

Core Capabilities:• Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality, follow compliance laws and regulations • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines under pressure • Team and customer oriented
Required Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree or four-year paralegal degree• Experience in employment-based immigration within a corporate setting • Strong interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:• Minimum 2 years of professional related experience

No Relocation or Visa Sponsorship is available for this position

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.