Human Resources Business Partner - People Operations and Immigration

TL;DR

HR Business Partner (People Operations and Immigration): Serve as strategic advisor to business leaders managing full employee lifecycle with an accent on immigration and visa processes. Focus on coordinating H-1B, L-1, green card sponsorships, I-9 compliance, employee relations investigations, and organizational development initiatives.

Location: Columbia, MD, USA (onsite, full-time)

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000

Company

Premier AI services provider committed to co-creating meaningful impact through data science, AI, technology, and people.

What you will do

• Act as trusted advisor to business units, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals and providing coaching on performance management and development
• Conduct investigations into workplace issues, ensure policy compliance, and support disciplinary processes and conflict resolution
• Manage immigration processes including visa petitions, extensions, and green card sponsorships in coordination with counsel
• Drive onboarding, learning programs, succession planning, and performance reviews
• Lead HR initiatives like engagement surveys, compensation reviews, and annual processes
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and Operations on people-related programs

Requirements

• 3–7 years of progressive HR generalist or business partner experience
• Demonstrated experience managing employment-based immigration processes and working with immigration counsel
• Strong knowledge of I-9 compliance, work authorization, and federal/state employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII)
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee relations with discretion
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (Workday, ADP, BambooHR, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
• Experience in technology, professional services, or multinational organization
• Familiarity with global mobility and international HR programs
• Experience with green card sponsorship (PERM, I-140)

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and EAPs
• Focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness
• Support for health and financial well-being of team and families
• Dynamic, fast-paced environment with emphasis on adaptability and solutions-oriented mindset