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Chewy Senior Immigration Manager in Boston, Massachusetts
Our Opportunity:
At Chewy, it is our mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and our partners – vets and service providers – alike! We view pets (and pet parents) as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction.
Chewy is seeking a Senior Immigration Manager to join the HR Business Expansion & Compliance Office (BECO) to lead and manage its immigration program! In this role, you will be responsible for compliance with United States and global regulations while supporting the seamless sponsorship and renewal of work authorizations for current and future Team Members. This is a hands-on role where you will lead the execution of key immigration responsibilities, including compliance management, collaboration with senior leaders, and process optimization.
We are looking for an ideal candidate that has extensive experience running immigration compliance as a part of a fast-paced, multinational organization and can effectively collaborate with internal and external leadership teams, including legal counsel, HR, and government agencies. The role requires a strong understanding of U.S. immigration law, compliance standard methodologies, and strategic program development. As a key leader in crafting Chewy's global immigration program, you will have direct responsibility for day-to-day immigration operations, making critical decisions, and ensuring smooth execution across all aspects of the program.
What you will do:
Immigration Program Oversight
Manage the company-sponsored population (currently 450 employees) across Corporate, Customer Care, and Fulfillment Centers
Develop and carry out Chewy’s immigration strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals
Act as an advisor and strategic partner for international expansion projects, including country visa practices and expatriate assignments
Serve as the subject matter expert for all immigration-related matters
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with U.S. and global immigration laws, mitigating risks to work authorization and permanent residency processes
Monitor legislative changes, assess their impact, and advise internal partners accordingly
Lead and coordinate DHS/ICE site inspections and maintain compliance with special work permits (e.g., DACA, TPS, Asylum)
Provide guidance to the HR Compliance Operations team on I-9 compliance, audits, and other regulatory reviews
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Maintain relationships with outside immigration counsel and legal vendors
Oversee a $3 million annual immigration-related legal budget and invoicing process
Provide training and guidance to Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers on immigration policies and procedures
Data, Reporting & Process Optimization
Generate immigration reports for HR, leadership, and executive teams
Develop scalable solutions to automate immigration tracking and processes using tools like ServiceNow, Power Automate, Power Query, Excel, and Smartsheet
Continuously assess and improve program efficiencies and compliance protocols
What you will need:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Business, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
8+ years of experience in immigration compliance within a corporate in-house role or immigration law firm
Expertise in U.S. immigration filings, government regulations, and compliance policies (e.g., PERM, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, EAD, I-9), including familiarity with global mobility and expatriate visa policies
Experience conducting large-scale audits and government compliance reviews
Ability to analyze complex immigration matters and provide clear recommendations to leaders
Experience developing and implementing immigration compliance strategies
Strong project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities
Effective communication, capable of translating legal/policy information into actionable insights
Ability to influence senior leadership and partner cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition
Experience handling confidential and critical information with discretion
Skills in Excel, Smartsheet, Power Automate, and other automation tools
Experience working with HRIS systems and legal tracking tools
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Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com .
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