Acuity Brands, Inc

Immigration Manager

Acuity Brands, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Conyers, GA 30094In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 5+ years of HR compliance experience across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Master's Degree or legal experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of immigration laws and HR best practices.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills for managing sensitive matters.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a global environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain internal immigration policies and procedures.
  • Monitor immigration law changes and advise leadership on impacts.
  • Implement individualized immigration strategies with HR and business leaders.
  • Serve as primary contact for associates on immigration processes.
  • Collaborate with external counsel for immigration processing.
  • Manage visa documentation and respond to inquiries.
  • Conduct training to educate associates on immigration policies.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible work environment to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Senior Immigration Manager will oversee and manage all aspects of the company's immigration program for associates. This role ensures compliance with immigration laws and regulations, supports associates through visa and work authorization processes, and partners with HR, Legal, and business leaders to create a seamless experience for global talent mobility.

The incumbent in this position will act as the primary point of contact for immigration-related matters within the organization. The position requires strong collaboration across recruiting, HR, and business teams to develop and execute immigration strategies that support hiring and mobility needs globally. The person in this role will also be responsible for managing Acuity's US work authorization program and will partner with our HRIS team on our electronic I-9 and E-Verify solutions. We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates with clarity and confidence, and enjoys solving complex compliance challenges with precision and care.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company's internal immigration policies and procedures.
  • Monitor regulatory changes in immigration law and policy, advise leadership on potential impacts, and develop and implement changes necessary in response to changes.
  • Partner with recruiters, HR business partners, and business leaders to create and implement individualized immigration strategies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for associates navigating immigration processes including H-1B, TN, L-1, and permanent residency cases.
  • Collaborate with external immigration counsel to ensure timely and accurate processing of immigration matters.
  • Manage visa and work authorization documentation, including preparing business travel letters, preparing other support materials, and responding to general immigration inquiries.
  • Conduct informational sessions and develop resources to educate associates and managers on immigration policies.
  • Oversee and coordinate the annual H-1B cap filing process.
  • Track immigration status, visa expirations, and renewal timelines to maintain continuous work authorization.
  • Conduct and oversee right-to-work compliance, including Form I-9 completion, reverification and retention and E-Verify processing for all US associates.
  • Conduct audits to ensure ongoing compliance and develop and provide training to company representatives with right-to-work compliance responsibilities.
  • Partner with HRIS to investigate, resolve, and perform follow-up tasks on complex I-9 system and data related opportunities as needed.
  • Partner with international HR teams on cross-border mobility and compliance issues.
  • Provide regular updates and metrics to leadership on immigration and US work authorization program performance.
  • Identify and lead process improvement initiatives for the immigration and work authorization programs.


Skills and Minimum Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
  • 5+ years of HR compliance experience across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Master's Degree or legal experience highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with immigration laws and Human Resources best practices.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a global environment.

About Acuity Brands, Inc

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a lighting and building management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with operations throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. It currently has about 12,000 employees and recorded net sales of $3.5 billion for fiscal year 2020. The company designs, produces, and distributes lighting fixtures, controls, and related products and services for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. Its lighting and building management solutions are marketed under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Aculux, American Electric Lighting, and others. Acuity Brands is committed to sustainability and energy efficiency, and offers a range of products that meet or exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Learn more about Acuity Brands, Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$250.9 million
Founded
1898
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ
AYI
* Ladders Estimates

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