Program Administrator

About the job

Immigration & Work Authorization Program Administrator

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by *American Banker *magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

Are you passionate about compliance, process excellence, and helping employees navigate complex work authorization requirements? We are seeking an Immigration & Work Authorization Program Administrator to oversee employment authorization and immigration-related programs while partnering closely with employees, managers, HR teams, and external legal counsel.

In this role, you will manage critical employment authorization processes, support visa sponsorship programs, and ensure compliance with federal regulations. You will also play a key role in educating stakeholders, improving processes, analyzing program effectiveness, and delivering a positive employee experience.

What You'll Do

• Administer employment authorization programs, including I-9 compliance, employment authorization document (EAD) reverifications, and visa sponsorship processes.
• Partner with external immigration counsel to support visa sponsorship and employment authorization requirements.
• Serve as a trusted resource to employees, managers, and HR partners on work authorization policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide insights and reporting to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, communications, and training materials.
• Collaborate across HR, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and business teams to ensure consistent execution of employment authorization programs.
• Support compliance audits, risk mitigation efforts, and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to projects focused on enhancing operational efficiency and employee experience.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience (2+years) administering programs, projects, or operations in HR, immigration, compliance, employee mobility, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of employment authorization requirements, I-9 administration, immigration processes, or regulatory compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
• Curiosity on learning and leveraging Artificial Intelligence

Qualifications

• Experience supporting employment-based immigration programs (such as H-1B or other visa sponsorship programs).
• Experience working with immigration counsel or employment authorization vendors.
• Knowledge of employment eligibility verification and compliance best practices.
• Project or program management experience.

Why This Role Matters

This role helps ensure our employees can successfully navigate work authorization requirements while enabling the organization to maintain compliance and mitigate risk. You'll have the opportunity to shape and improve programs that directly support both our workforce and business objectives.

This position will be open until filled.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
• Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts
• Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and any applicable state holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees enrolled in an accredited degree program related to the needs of the business, maximum of $5,250 per calendar year, employees are eligible for the program upon hire
• Employee Ambassador preferred banking products