Immigration Manager

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

As the Immigration Manager, you will lead and scale our global employment-based immigration strategy. You will oversee end-to-end immigration lifecycles for both candidates and employees, partnering closely with legal counsel to ensure strict compliance with global mobility and work authorization requirements. We are seeking a highly organized professional who is proactive, solutions oriented, and eager to build programs - not just to maintain them. This position will report to Senior Manager, HR Operations & Compliance.

What we do

The Human Resources organization is responsible for recruitment, administration, compensation, benefits, training & development, performance management, and employee relations.

What you’ll do

Immigration Program Leadership

• Optimize and manage the company’s global and U.S. immigration programs, policies, and workflows.

• Oversee all employment-based immigration cases (H1B, TN, E3, O1, PERM/Green Card processes, etc.). based immigration cases (H1B, TN, E3, O1, PERM/Green Card processes, etc.).

• Partner with external immigration counsel to ensure timely, high-quality case preparation and filings. Quality case preparation and filings.

Employee & Candidate Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, hiring managers, and recruiters on immigration matters.

• Provide guidance on visa requirements, timelines, transfer options, and long-term immigration planning. Term immigration planning.

• Support international hires during onboarding to ensure smooth work authorization transitions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with federal and international immigration regulations, including I9 verification and E-Verify requirements.

• Maintain accurate immigration records, audit documentation, and case tracking systems.

• Identify and mitigate risks related to immigration and global workforce mobility.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Legal, People Operations, Compensation, Payroll, and Global Mobility teams.

• Advise business leaders on immigration-related risks or impacts associated with hiring, promotions, or internal transfers.

• Provide immigration insights for workforce planning and talent strategies.

Data, Reporting & Process Excellence

• Manage immigration dashboards, case tracking systems, and vendor tools.

• Generate insights and report on visa population, expirations, and program trends.

• Drive continuous improvement projects to streamline processes and enhance employee experience.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, International Relations, or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in corporate immigration, global mobility, or related legal/HR function.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment-based immigration categories and processes; PERM and immigrant visa processes and familiarity with global work authorization preferred.

• Experience partnering with outside immigration counsel or managing vendor relationships.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to nonexperts.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational/project management skills.

• Familiarity with immigration related HR systems, Envoy.

Our Environment:

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. 

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.