Human Resource Immigration Specialist

Georgia Tech
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Feb 20, 2026
Apply for Job Job ID 295275 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About Us Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting Faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's Faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and is No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the well-being of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good, breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Department Information Georgia Tech Human Resources (GTHR) serves the Institute and its more than 14,000 employees through strategic counsel, employee engagement, and essential human capital management operations. As the people's unit, GTHR is engaged throughout the employee's lifetime at Georgia Tech. Our team works with sensitive employee information and assists in the management of complex employee issues. Professionalism and confidence are of the utmost importance within our team. What we do: Process payroll and maintain employment data for approximately 14,000 active faculty, staff, and students Strive to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent in the marketplace. Provide immigration, labor, and tax support required for foreign national faculty and staff to work at Georgia Tech and support employees performing services overseas. Leverage a market-driven compensation structure to attract and retain employees. Advise employees and managers regarding work performance and conflict management. Supporting UnitGlobal HR is Georgia Tech's primary resource for matters involving the employment and taxation of foreign nationals on campus, as well as providing guidance for the Institutes employees working outside of the United States. Job Summary The Immigration Specialists are responsible for guiding employees through the immigration process, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This role involves preparing and submitting visa applications, providing support and resources for international employees, and collaborating with legal counsel to address any immigration-related issues. Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Oversee the preparation and submission of visa applications and petitions for international employees, ensuring compliance with all immigration laws and regulations. Job Duty 2 - Serve as a resource for employees regarding immigration-related inquiries, providing guidance on visa options, processes, and timelines. Job Duty 3 - Ensure that the organization complies with immigration regulations, including maintaining accurate records, conducting audits, and reporting any compliance issues. Job Duty 4 - Develop and conduct training sessions for human resource staff and management on immigration policies, procedures, and best practices. Job Duty 5 - Stay informed about changes in immigration laws and regulations, updating policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance. Job Duty 6 - Support the organizations efforts in employer sponsorship programs by preparing necessary documentation and providing guidance on eligibility requirements. Job Duty 7 - Assist international employees in navigating the immigration process, including providing resources for relocation, housing, and cultural acclimatization. Job Duty 8 - Create and maintain detailed reports on the organizations immigration activities, including visa applications, statuses, and compliance metrics for internal and external audits. Job Duty 9 - Collaborate with legal counsel to address complex immigration issues and provide support in preparing for immigration-related hearings or appeals. Job Duty 10 - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Associate degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in immigration or employment-related legal practice. Working knowledge of immigration law and applicable regulatory frameworks. Experience handling matters related to foreign national employment Familiarity with immigrant regulations, compliance procedures, and documentation requirements. Understanding of foreign national tax compliance obligations and reporting requirements. Proposed Salary Pay Range: $55,029-$64,935/yr. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position does not require a security clearance. Location: Atlanta, GA Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening.