Human Resources (HR) Specialist

About the role

Are you a human resources professional looking to join an organization with a collaborative, supportive, and team-oriented culture? The Weitz Company is hiring a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to support immigration, international transfers, and employee mobility programs. This role partners closely with candidates, managers, relocation vendors, immigration counsel, and the HR team, to deliver a seamless experience while ensuring compliance with immigration, employment and internal process requirements. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employment-based immigration processes, including visa sponsorships, initiation of new visa cases, and compliance requirements
• Serve as a key point of contact for employment-based immigration related matters to internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate employee relocations and international transfers relocating to, or within, the United States, to include preparation of memos and coordinating with employees and the relocation vendor
• Maintain immigration records and tracking systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal processes
• Monitor work authorization expiration dates and coordinate timely renewals with employees, managers, and immigration counsel
• Coordinate immigration case preparation and review with HR Leadership and immigration counsel ensuring prompt communication responses and adherence to deadlines
• Conduct internal-driven audits and identify process improvement opportunities alongside HR management
• Stay informed on related employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance; communicate with stakeholders as necessary

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a human resources, immigration administration, employee mobility or related office-based role
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR practices is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, equivalent combination