GEICO
Manager, Immigration Programs & Compliance
GEICO, Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, 20815
Manager, Immigration Programs & Compliance
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Base Pay Range $82,000.00/yr - $157,850.00/yr
About The Role GEICO is building the future of our People function — and compliance is at the center of it. We’re looking for a Manager, Immigration Programs & Compliance to lead our immigration team while also serving as a thought partner to the HR Compliance function. This is a unique opportunity to join an enterprise-level transformation. You’ll oversee day-to-day immigration operations, coach and develop a growing team, and help refine the programs and processes already in motion. At the same time, you’ll partner across HR to ensure our people programs are compliant, scalable, and audit-ready.
What You’ll Do
Lead and manage GEICO’s immigration team, overseeing sponsorship cases (H-1B, PERM, STEM OPT, TN, etc.).
Coach, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring day-to-day excellence in immigration operations.
Partner with outside counsel, Legal, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition to deliver timely, compliant immigration support.
Contribute to the continued build-out of immigration policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
Ensure documentation and reporting are accurate, audit-ready, and visible to leadership.
Serve as a thought partner to the HR Compliance team on policy updates, handbook revisions, and regulatory reporting.
Support audit remediation efforts by contributing to process documentation, control mapping, and compliance tracking.
Collaborate with Legal, Internal Controls, the HRIS Team, and other HR functions to strengthen compliance integration across operations.
Partner with the HRIS Team to design and build in-house dashboards and reporting capabilities for immigration and HR compliance.
Translate business needs into reporting requirements, ensuring leadership has visibility into key metrics, trends, and risks.
What We’re Looking For
7+ years of U.S. immigration experience (H-1B, PERM, STEM OPT, TN), including people leadership.
Familiarity with HR compliance programs such as policy development, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting.
Strong analytical skills and experience working with HRIS teams to build dashboards, reports, or metrics.
Proven ability to coach and develop team members in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent project management and organizational skills; detail‑oriented with a compliance mindset.
Collaborative communicator with credibility across senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
Certification Requirements
Required: Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
Preferred: Immigration certification/credential (e.g., SHRM U.S. Employment Immigration Specialty Credential, AILA membership, Global Mobility Specialist, or equivalent).
Key Competencies Immigration law expertise, Compliance and Risk Management Acumen, Program and process management, People leadership and team development, Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, Coaching, Influencing, and Advising, Policy and SOP Development, Audit and regulatory readiness, Data Analysis and Reporting, HRIS and technology proficiency, Case management oversight.
Why Join Us At GEICO, you’ll step into a role where immigration, compliance, and analytics intersect in meaningful ways. You’ll lead a talented team, shape processes that matter, and partner with senior leaders on compliance initiatives that impact the entire enterprise. This is more than a manager role — it’s a chance to make your mark on programs that are evolving, growing, and critical to GEICO’s success.
Annual Salary $82,000.00 - $157,850.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are considered to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary offered to the selected candidate, including scope of responsibilities, experience, education, and market and business considerations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement GEICO’s equal employment opportunity policy provides for a fair and equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO provides a work environment in which each associate can be productive and work to their best ability. Harassment, intimidation, and discrimination are not tolerated. The company requires all associates to cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment.
The GEICO Pledge
Great Company: GEICO protects people when they need it most and continually evolves to meet customer needs.
Great Careers: The company offers career development, training, and mentoring to help employees thrive.
Great Culture: GEICO values inclusivity, integrity, and a bias for action, fostering a shared success mindset.
Great Rewards: Employees enjoy market‑competitive compensation, a 401(k) plan with matching, performance incentives, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits.
Location Hybrid locations: DC, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, NYC, Chicago, Tucson, Lakeland.
Reports To Senior Director, HR Compliance & Controls.
Sponsorship At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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to apply for the
Manager, Immigration Programs & Compliance
role at
GEICO .
Base Pay Range $82,000.00/yr - $157,850.00/yr
About The Role GEICO is building the future of our People function — and compliance is at the center of it. We’re looking for a Manager, Immigration Programs & Compliance to lead our immigration team while also serving as a thought partner to the HR Compliance function. This is a unique opportunity to join an enterprise-level transformation. You’ll oversee day-to-day immigration operations, coach and develop a growing team, and help refine the programs and processes already in motion. At the same time, you’ll partner across HR to ensure our people programs are compliant, scalable, and audit-ready.
What You’ll Do
Lead and manage GEICO’s immigration team, overseeing sponsorship cases (H-1B, PERM, STEM OPT, TN, etc.).
Coach, mentor, and develop team members while ensuring day-to-day excellence in immigration operations.
Partner with outside counsel, Legal, HRBPs, and Talent Acquisition to deliver timely, compliant immigration support.
Contribute to the continued build-out of immigration policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
Ensure documentation and reporting are accurate, audit-ready, and visible to leadership.
Serve as a thought partner to the HR Compliance team on policy updates, handbook revisions, and regulatory reporting.
Support audit remediation efforts by contributing to process documentation, control mapping, and compliance tracking.
Collaborate with Legal, Internal Controls, the HRIS Team, and other HR functions to strengthen compliance integration across operations.
Partner with the HRIS Team to design and build in-house dashboards and reporting capabilities for immigration and HR compliance.
Translate business needs into reporting requirements, ensuring leadership has visibility into key metrics, trends, and risks.
What We’re Looking For
7+ years of U.S. immigration experience (H-1B, PERM, STEM OPT, TN), including people leadership.
Familiarity with HR compliance programs such as policy development, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting.
Strong analytical skills and experience working with HRIS teams to build dashboards, reports, or metrics.
Proven ability to coach and develop team members in a fast‑paced environment.
Excellent project management and organizational skills; detail‑oriented with a compliance mindset.
Collaborative communicator with credibility across senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
Certification Requirements
Required: Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPD, PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
Preferred: Immigration certification/credential (e.g., SHRM U.S. Employment Immigration Specialty Credential, AILA membership, Global Mobility Specialist, or equivalent).
Key Competencies Immigration law expertise, Compliance and Risk Management Acumen, Program and process management, People leadership and team development, Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, Coaching, Influencing, and Advising, Policy and SOP Development, Audit and regulatory readiness, Data Analysis and Reporting, HRIS and technology proficiency, Case management oversight.
Why Join Us At GEICO, you’ll step into a role where immigration, compliance, and analytics intersect in meaningful ways. You’ll lead a talented team, shape processes that matter, and partner with senior leaders on compliance initiatives that impact the entire enterprise. This is more than a manager role — it’s a chance to make your mark on programs that are evolving, growing, and critical to GEICO’s success.
Annual Salary $82,000.00 - $157,850.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are considered to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary offered to the selected candidate, including scope of responsibilities, experience, education, and market and business considerations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement GEICO’s equal employment opportunity policy provides for a fair and equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO provides a work environment in which each associate can be productive and work to their best ability. Harassment, intimidation, and discrimination are not tolerated. The company requires all associates to cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment.
The GEICO Pledge
Great Company: GEICO protects people when they need it most and continually evolves to meet customer needs.
Great Careers: The company offers career development, training, and mentoring to help employees thrive.
Great Culture: GEICO values inclusivity, integrity, and a bias for action, fostering a shared success mindset.
Great Rewards: Employees enjoy market‑competitive compensation, a 401(k) plan with matching, performance incentives, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits.
Location Hybrid locations: DC, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, NYC, Chicago, Tucson, Lakeland.
Reports To Senior Director, HR Compliance & Controls.
Sponsorship At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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