Immigration Specialist

Seeking an Immigration Specialist, to support recruitment/staffing and immigration compliance.  Qualified candidates will be passionate about internal guests and fostering a work environment consistent with IHG's Best Place to Work initiatives!

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Assist the hiring managers in departmental recruitment and staffing:  post jobs and screen candidates, prepare work permit applications and new hire paperwork;
• Process all types of immigration applications (Temporary WP, WP Grants, PR Declarations, WP Amendments, VWV, among others);
• Liaise with local authorities (WORC, CBC, and other entities), hiring managers, and candidates to ensure consistent compliance to Immigration Law;
• Support compliance of Employment & Labor laws including workplace file compliance;
• Provide onsite Human Resources support and visibility for your property by fostering an open door policy and serve as an employee advocate, cultural ambassador, and subject matter expert;
• Actively and consistently participate in weekly hotel staff meetings, daily line up meetings, Executive Committee and/or departmental meetings, as needed or otherwise requested;
• Additional projects and responsibilities may be designated by the Manager and/or Director of P+C.

What You Bring

• 1-2 years of HR experience, preferably in a hotel environment;
• Extensive experience processing work permits for the Cayman Islands;
• 1 year experience in Hotel/Hospitality HR;
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Hotel Management or related field preferred;
• Knowledge of BambooHR, Greenhouse and TCP is a plus;
• Excellent writing and critical thinking skills;
• Strong computer skills to include: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Expert organizational, task-management, and administrative skills with strong attention to detail;

• Proven leadership skills, flexible with ability to adapt to frequent changes;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cayman Islands Immigration Law;
• Naturally outgoing and friendly attitude with personal commitment and passion for service excellence in order to consistently deliver and demonstrate Kimpton service standards to our internal customers;
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly and protect employee privacy;
• Ability to type at least 50 WPM.

Salary:  US $18 per hour plus gratuities.  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, pension, meal per shift, discounts on hotel stays and F&B at IHG properties worldwide and many other benefits to eligible employees.