Reinsurance Specialist jobs in Nassau, NY

The Immigration Specialist is responsible for supporting NYISO International Employees in pursuit of work authorization and permanent residency.  The specialist will be required to handle visa requests, consulting with candidates and future employees on visa and immigration processing steps and ensures compliance with HR policies. The specialist will partner with external counsel to ensure compliance with federal regulations and represents HR on immigration related strategies. The specialist will Interpret and/or provide education on HR immigration policies, procedures, and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a high-quality experience for Employees during the full immigration process.
• Responsible for day-to-day communications among candidates, employees, managers, internal stakeholders, external counsel, and/or vendors, for the Immigration programs.
• Track all visa details and expiration dates suggesting filing approaches.
• Initiate Visas for new hires/amendments with outside immigration counsel
• Coordinate the internal process for permanent residency requirements and ensure immigration compliance requirements are followed and documented.
• Post and remove required DOL, advertising and PERM postings.
• Prepare employment letters and US invitation letters for NYISO Employees
• Provide employees with list of required documents/information for visa appointments and international travel.
• Maintain awareness of legislation that impacts the immigration process.
• Collaborate in the design, development, communication, and training of the visa program.
• Collaborate on special projects such as Permanent Residency reviews, benchmarks, etc.
• Ensure immigration data is accurately maintained and advising on immigration compliance and audits.
• Process EVerify for all NYISO new hire employees
• Partner with Recruiting, HR, and Managers to ensure that all NYISO job descriptions are up to date and accurate.
• May assist in other HR projects, if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Law or another related area of study 
• Four years of experience relating to employment-based employer-provided immigration 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to perform routine office tasks.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Contact with staff and public will occur.  Travel may be required to attend and/or conduct meetings, conferences and training.­­­­­­­­­­­­ This position may require work on nights, weekends or holidays.

The NYISO takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and innovative reward programs.

The NYISO offers the flexibility to work both in the office and remotely, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. While the majority of the responsibilities of this role can be performed remotely, in most cases, employees will have periodic on-site requirements based on business needs.

All offers of employment will be made contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

The NYISO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.