Global Immigration Specialist

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

The Global Mobility team is integral in supporting PTC's worldwide business operations. We manage global immigration as well as company-sponsored employee relocations/assignments and related matters. In this role, you will be working for a company that has been voted one of The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work for two years in a row and, as part of the People Team, will work alongside professionals who are knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about what they do!

The Global Immigration Specialist is responsible for ensuring that PTC meets all legal requirements for our employees to travel and work globally. This will involve managing immigrant and non-immigrant visa petitions and international work permits. You will partner with PTC’s immigration law firm to evaluate and develop case strategy. In addition, the person in this role will partner closely with the Global Mobility team on global transfers and assignments.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with many departments including Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Compensation, Finance and Benefits. If you want to utilize your immigration experience to make an impact in the lives of employees and their families then this role may be for you.

Day-To-Day:

• Serve as the central point of contact for all global immigration matters including initiations and extensions of US non-immigrant and immigrant visas (H1B, L-1, TN, F-1, O-1, PERM, I-140, etc.) and international work permits.
• Provide guidance to employees, managers and HR business partners regarding the benefits, risks, and probability for success prior to determining case strategy.
• Partner with the company’s external immigration law firm to ensure all renewals/extensions are processed timely and that employees maintain valid immigration status.
• Coordinate and manage LCA postings and ensure Public Access Files are fully compliant.
• Respond to internal and external audits.
• Distribute communications to HR, Talent Acquisition, employees and/or managers on immigration updates as needed.
• Maintain a global view of PTC’s global immigration program volumes and costs.
• Work with the immigration law firm to enhance global immigration reporting capabilities.
• Assist with HR technology implementations to ensure immigration and compliance needs are met.
• Ensure providers are delivering expected service levels.
• Participate in other projects within Global Benefits and Compensation or support broader objectives of the People Team.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Strong knowledge of international work permits, NIV and IV visa processes.
• Knowledge of I-9 regulations is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and clearly articulate immigration matters to key stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of three years US and/or global immigration experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Workday and/or ServiceNow or similar platforms

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

At PTC, we believe in the power of diverse ideas and perspectives. As a global company that values and respects all identities, cultures, and perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive PTC for ALL through an environment where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to bring their true, authentic selves to work. Proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?