Rewards, Mobility, & Benefits Senior Specialist at Kerry Inc. (2021-05 – 2025-04)
Senior Human Resources specialist managing immigration case management, payroll tax compliance, I-9/E-Verify administration, unemployment claims, and domestic relocation programs.
- Led end-to-end U.S. inbound immigration processes for immigrant and non-immigrant cases, serving as primary liaison and advisor to HR, hiring managers, and foreign nationals on visa classifications, sponsorship strategies, eligibility, and long-term immigration planning
- Managed and initiated 100's of cases across H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, F-1 STEM/OPT, and PERM, overseeing documentation collection, prevailing wage reviews, case milestones, extensions, and coordination with external immigration counsel
- Oversaw full lifecycle of immigration workflows, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations including I-9 and E-Verify requirements
- Delivered rapid, empathetic support to foreign nationals, guiding them through complex immigration questions
- Advised HR and business leaders on immigration risks, hiring planning and mobility considerations
- Kept up to date on U.S. immigrant and non-immigrant trends and policy changes, advising on risks and best practices
- Reviewed and updated immigration guidelines as needed, minimizing risk and improving compliance
- Managed domestic relocation program in partnership with external vendors, initiating moves, communicating updates, and resolving exceptions
- Trained HRBPs, recruiters, and Rewards team members on relocation policies, improving consistency and case handling
- Led full I-9 administration across 50+ locations, assigning and training I-9 contacts for each site and ensuring consistent compliance practices
- Directed company-wide transition from paper I-9s to Equifax's electronic I-9 Management System, including training all site contacts, managing the platform, and providing ongoing oversight
- Audited I-9 records regularly, identified and resolved compliance issues, and tracked missing or incomplete documentation
- Maintained continuous communication with Equifax regarding platform issues, process improvements, and system updates
- Provided guidance on process improvements to strengthen compliance and streamline workflows
- Administered unemployment claims process by assigning and training site contacts and managing Equifax's CaseBuilder platform
- Monitored response timelines, coordinated vendor meetings, and ensured timely, accurate claim handling
- Managed full-cycle payroll tax compliance across federal, multi-state, local, and school jurisdictions
- Filed and reconciled payroll tax returns via ADP GV (Federal, State, SUI, Local, FUTA)
- Registered and maintained employer tax accounts for income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, and local tax obligations across multiple states
- Processed payroll tax payments via ACH, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agency requirements
- Performed quarterly reconciliations and verified that all filings, payments, and wage bases aligned with agency records
- Researched and responded to payroll tax notices, contacting federal, state, and local agencies to resolve discrepancies
- Maintained working knowledge of payroll tax law and federal/state regulations governing payroll administration
- Submitted tax change requests in payroll systems, including SUI rate updates and taxable wage base adjustments
- Partnered with accounting teams to ensure correct GL coding and alignment between payroll tax data and financial reporting
- Provided quality customer service by troubleshooting employee payroll tax related issues
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tax reporting and reconciliation activities
- Successfully transitioned I-9, unemployment, payroll tax, immigration, and relocation processes to GBS teams in Mexico (2023–2025), assisting in creating SOP documentation, delivering training, and ensuring seamless handoff and continuity
Human Resources Rewards Analyst at Kerry Inc. (1998-05 – 2021-05)
Human Resources professional supporting rewards, benefits, and immigration operations.
Payroll Clerk and Accounting Clerk at Kerry Inc. (1996-04 – 1998-05)
Entry-level payroll and accounting support.
