WM

Manager, Immigration Programs & Compliance

WM

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Lead and manage WM’s immigration team, overseeing sponsorship cases (H-1B, PERM, TN, etc.).
  • Manage WM’s I-9 / E-Verify program in the U.S.
  • Manage work authorization program in Canada.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring day-to-day excellence in immigration programs.
  • Partner with outside counsel, Legal, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition to deliver timely, compliant immigration support.
  • Contribute to the continued build-out of immigration policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure documentation and reporting are accurate, audit-ready, and visible to leadership.
  • Serve as a thought partner on policy updates, handbook revisions, and regulatory reporting.
  • Support audit remediation efforts by contributing to process documentation, control mapping, and compliance tracking.
  • Collaborate with Legal, outside counsel, Internal Controls, the HR Technology Team, and other HR functions to strengthen compliance integration across operations.
  • Partner with the HR Technology Team to design and build in-house dashboards and reporting capabilities for immigration and HR compliance.
  • Translate business needs into reporting requirements, ensuring leadership has visibility into key metrics, trends, and risks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Human Resources or related field, or in lieu of degree High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 5 years of U.S. immigration experience (Form I-9 / E-Verify, H-1B, PERM, TN), including people leadership.
  • Familiarity with Canadian work authorization
  • Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP)
  • Immigration certification/credential (e.g., SHRM U.S. Employment Immigration Specialty Credential, AILA membership, Global Mobility Specialist, or equivalent)
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Company match on 401K
  • Paid Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Personal Days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
U.S. immigration experienceForm I-9E-VerifyH-1BPERMTNwork authorizationcompliance trackingprocess documentationcontrol mapping
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingmentoringteam developmentcollaborationcommunicationpolicy developmentproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingaudit readiness
Certifications
Bachelor's DegreeHigh School DiplomaGEDCIPDPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCPSHRM U.S. Employment Immigration Specialty CredentialAILA membershipGlobal Mobility Specialist