Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Human Resources Specialist - Immigration

Washington - Pullman
Full-time
$33.00 - $50.00
Posted Nov 4, 2026

Skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is looking for someone to join our Immigration Team as a Human Resources Specialist. If you are looking to grow your career in Human Resources and are motivated by supporting employees and their families through the immigration processes, we encourage you to apply!

A typical day as an HR Specialist in Immigration might include:

•Help to complete Labor Market Test and recruitment documentation processes for employment-based immigration programs.

•Provide high-quality case management support to internal and external customers, including foreign nationals and other stakeholders

•Help maintain immigration case files and support foreign national employees throughout the sponsorship and immigration lifecycle.

Core duties and responsibilities include:

1. Coordinate with employees, managers, recruiters, and immigration counsel to ensure timely and compliant case management

2. Maintain current knowledge of immigration law

3. Track deadlines, maintain records, and support reporting and compliance activities related to immigration programs.

4. Conduct routine audits and reporting.

5. Cross-train with other department members to ensure seamless support of all HR duties.

6. Understand. Create. Simplify.

7. Other duties as assigned.

The qualifications most suitable for this role include:

•Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, International Studies, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

•2 years of related experience, preferably in employment-based immigration, HR, recruiting, legal support, or a related administrative role

•Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and regulatory requirements simultaneously

•Proficient knowledge of MS Office

•Strong customer service experience

•Demonstrated ability to handle/prioritize tasks in multiple disciplines

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, managers, attorneys, and government agencies.

•Strong organizational and filing skills

•Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

•Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

•Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

•Background check results satisfactory to SEL

•Negative drug test result(s)

Helpful, but not required qualifications include:

•Basic knowledge of HR laws and practices

•Experience supporting corporate immigration activities

•Familiarity with an HRIS system and processes

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

•We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

•We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

•We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

•We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.

•Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pullman, WA – This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Pay Range Data: $33.00 - $50.00 per hour

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the Lead Presentation Designer/Editor level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.