HR Advisor

Job description

HR Advisor (for US Operations) ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. Key Responsibilities • Manage employment-based and non-employment-based work authorization processes for the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance with applicable immigration laws and regulations. • Partner with immigration counsel, Legal, HR, managers, and employees to support visa, work permit, and other immigration-related matters. • Monitor government and regulatory updates, assess operational impacts, and collaborate with Legal and U.S./Canada HR teams to implement necessary changes. • Coordinate preliminary immigration case reviews with external counsel before offers, transfers, promotions, relocations, or job changes are finalized. • Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate immigration records and documentation. • Manage government notices, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), compliance inquiries, and other time-sensitive correspondence under attorney guidance. • Coordinate immigration case closures, sponsorship withdrawals, and employee account deactivations when employment or sponsorship circumstances change. • Prepare employment verification letters, travel support letters, immigration support documentation, and other related correspondence. • Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and maintenance of immigration case data and employee records. • Provide guidance and support to employees and stakeholders on immigration processes, requirements, and timelines. Qualifications & Skills • Experience managing U.S. immigration programs, with knowledge of Canadian immigration processes preferred. • Understanding of employment-based and non-employment-based work authorization processes. • Strong knowledge of immigration compliance requirements and documentation management. • Ability to work effectively with external legal counsel and cross-functional stakeholders. • Experience supporting internal audits and compliance reviews. • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Strong verbal and written English communication skills. • Ability to work across U.S. time zones and support a global workforce. • Proficiency with immigration case management systems and Microsoft Office applications preferred. What ICON Can Offer You Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent. In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family. Our Benefits Examples Include • Various annual leave entitlements • A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs. • Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead. • Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being. • Life assurance • Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others. Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers. At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles. Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply