Immigration Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As an Immigration Specialist at MKS, you will partner with employees, managers, Human Resources, Legal, Recruiting, Payroll, Tax, Global Travel, Finance, and external immigration providers to support global mobility and immigration programs across the organization. In this role, you will report to the Global Mobility Leader.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Managing employment-based immigration programs, including work permits, visas, permanent residence applications, and related immigration processes.
• Coordinating with external immigration counsel and vendors to support the preparation, submission, renewal, and tracking of immigration cases and documentation.
• Monitoring immigration case progress, work authorization validity, visa expirations, and compliance requirements while providing timely updates to stakeholders.
• Serving as a subject matter resource for employees and managers on immigration policies, procedures, timelines, and mobility-related matters.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with HR, Recruiting, Payroll, Tax, Global Travel, Finance, and Legal teams to facilitate international assignments, global mobility activities, and immigration compliance.
• Maintaining immigration records, dashboards, and reporting while identifying opportunities to improve processes, automation, compliance, and employee experience.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience supporting immigration, global mobility, HR operations, legal administration, or employee services in a multinational organization.
• Experience supporting employment-based immigration processes and working with immigration vendors.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using HRIS platforms such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, or equivalent systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage confidential information and work effectively across cultures and geographies.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working in an employment-based immigration firm.
• Knowledge of international assignments, relocation programs, and cross-border employment activities.
• Global Mobility Specialist (GMS®) certification or related credential.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Primarily operates in a professional office or remote work environment.
• Frequently uses a computer and standard office equipment.
• Regular communication and collaboration with employees, vendors, and stakeholders across multiple global time zones.
• Ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings for extended periods.

We are interested in a qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States and will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time. 

MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. 

Salary Pay Range: Salary ranging between $94,700 to $71,025 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.  At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.  MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com .

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