What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Compliance Specialist - AMS Work Visa Team position at TikTok USDS Joint Venture?
Responsibilities
Team Summary:
The AMS Work Visa team is dedicated to ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations across the Americas region. We manage vendor relationships, oversee immigration case workflows, and support employees throughout their visa and work authorization processes. Our team collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate documentation and uphold the integrity of all immigration-related activities.
We are seeking an I-9 Compliance & Reverification Specialist to oversee the company’s Form I-9 compliance and reverification program. This role focuses on internal audit oversight, Section 3 reverification lifecycle management, compliance risk monitoring, and regulatory adherence.
Key Responsibilities:
I-9 Compliance Oversight
- Conduct periodic internal reviews of Form I-9 records.
- Maintain organized audit documentation and ensure audit readiness.
- Partner with Legal and HR during government audit responses, if applicable.
Reverification Lifecycle Management
- Monitor expiring work authorization and initiate timely Section 3 reverification.
- Partner with employees and HR to ensure documentation is completed before expiration.
- Escalate compliance risks related to missed deadlines or insufficient documentation.
- Ensure proper documentation and record retention standards are met.
Risk Monitoring & Governance
- Track compliance metrics related to reverification timeliness and audit findings.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
- Develop SOPs and compliance guidance related to reverification processes.
- Support ongoing education for HR and managers on employment eligibility compliance requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with HR Operations to ensure role clarity between new hire I-9 processing and reverification.
- Partner with Immigration team on status changes impacting work authorization.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prevent unauthorized employment exposure.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
- 3 years of experience managing Form I-9 compliance and reverification processes.
- Strong understanding of DHS/USCIS I-9 regulations and correction standards.
- Experience conducting internal I-9 audits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Strong judgment in handling compliance-sensitive matters.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $168000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Team Summary:
The AMS Work Visa team is dedicated to ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations across the Americas region. We manage vendor relationships, oversee immigration case workflows, and support employees throughout their visa and work authorization processes. Our team collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate documentation and uphold the integrity of all immigration-related activities.
We are seeking an I-9 Compliance & Reverification Specialist to oversee the company’s Form I-9 compliance and reverification program. This role focuses on internal audit oversight, Section 3 reverification lifecycle management, compliance risk monitoring, and regulatory adherence.
Key Responsibilities:
I-9 Compliance Oversight
- Conduct periodic internal reviews of Form I-9 records.
- Maintain organized audit documentation and ensure audit readiness.
- Partner with Legal and HR during government audit responses, if applicable.
Reverification Lifecycle Management
- Monitor expiring work authorization and initiate timely Section 3 reverification.
- Partner with employees and HR to ensure documentation is completed before expiration.
- Escalate compliance risks related to missed deadlines or insufficient documentation.
- Ensure proper documentation and record retention standards are met.
Risk Monitoring & Governance
- Track compliance metrics related to reverification timeliness and audit findings.
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
- Develop SOPs and compliance guidance related to reverification processes.
- Support ongoing education for HR and managers on employment eligibility compliance requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with HR Operations to ensure role clarity between new hire I-9 processing and reverification.
- Partner with Immigration team on status changes impacting work authorization.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to prevent unauthorized employment exposure.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
- 3 years of experience managing Form I-9 compliance and reverification processes.
- Strong understanding of DHS/USCIS I-9 regulations and correction standards.
- Experience conducting internal I-9 audits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Strong judgment in handling compliance-sensitive matters.
About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
TikTok Accommodation
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $76000 - $168000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Salary : $76,000 - $168,000