
Sk Vats
@skvats
I lead HR, global mobility, and U.S. immigration operations across engineering and manufacturing.
What I'm looking for
At Virginia Transformer Group, I lead U.S. immigration and global mobility for 250+ employees across India, the USA, Mexico, and Canada. I manage work authorization, petition coordination, compliance tracking, and mobility support across multiple visa categories.
I've also led recruitment, workforce planning, training, HR compliance, and employee engagement in engineering and manufacturing environments. I build dashboards, trackers, templates, and audit-ready records that improve HR visibility and reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager – HR & Immigration
Virginia Transformer Group
Nov 2025 - Present (10 months)
Lead end-to-end U.S. immigration and global mobility for 250+ employees, coordinating with employees, business leaders and external immigration counsel. Manage H-1B, L-1A/L-1B, TN, B-1, F-1/OPT, EAD, H-4, L-2 and employment-based matters including PERM, LCA, I-140 and I-485.
HR & Immigration Specialist
Virginia Transformer Corporation
Mar 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Managed immigration coordination and compliance while supporting training implementation, training records and departmental HR initiatives. Supported operational efficiency and employee engagement initiatives in an international engineering/manufacturing environment.
Senior Executive – HR & Immigration
Virginia Transformer India Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 2018 - Mar 2024 (6 years 1 month)
Conducted training needs assessments, identified skill gaps and aligned development programs with organizational requirements. Managed training records in KRONOS and GRMS and supported training audits and documentation.
Consultant – Strategic HR
Maslow Trainers & Consultants
Apr 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year 2 months)
Advised on HR policies and procedures, organizational development, learning and development and career progression. Developed training content and delivered client-focused HR consulting solutions aligned with organizational needs.
Junior Manager
Continental Engines Ltd.
Sep 2012 - May 2013 (8 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment from sourcing and job postings through interviews, selection and onboarding. Supported HR generalist activities, performance management, employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
Senior Executive HR
Munjal Auto Industries
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Held a senior HR executive role, contributing to HR operations and employee management.
Executive HR
Kiran Udyog
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)
Served as an HR executive, handling HR-related responsibilities.
IT Recruiter
Jobline Consultants
Jan 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 11 months)
Worked as an IT recruiter, focusing on talent acquisition.
Assistant HR
SRL Ranbaxy
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 11 months)
Provided HR assistance, supporting HR operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Punjab Institute of Management & Technology
Master of Business Administration, Human Resources
MBA in Human Resources from Punjab Institute of Management & Technology, affiliated with Punjab Technical University.
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi.
Doeacc
Advanced Diploma, Computer Science
Advanced Diploma in Computer Course (A Level) from Doeacc.
Doeacc
Diploma, Computer Science
Diploma in Computer Course (O Level) from Doeacc.
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Software and tools used professionally
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