Senior Global Mobility Specialist-(Contractor)

Job Description

This position seeks an experienced corporate immigration professional to sit onsite with our client, a global semiconductor company. It is required this individual to sit onsite in their downtown Austin office, working a hybrid schedule.

Day to Day (Responsibilities)

• Acts as an immigration SME and coordinates HR/Global Mobility activities for expatriate and inpatriate employee population with a high concentration of immigration processes.
• Consults with expatriate employees/managers and leads various global mobility processes as needed within the global mobility team.
• Advises various US operating companies (business leaders & HR peers) regarding application of expatriate programs, including immigration requirements/compliance, employment conditions, taxation implications, and ensuring compliance with client’s worldwide guidelines and local employment regulations.
• P Practices a sense of collaboration, building strong relationships within the team, and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partners with immigration law firm to ensure compliance with Company policy to recommend and secure the proper visa for inpatriates, local hires and business travelers.
• Responsible for organization & immigration data management & maintenance through client’s databases.
• Leads various Global Mobility projects related to immigration compliance.
• Oversees Immigration visa process coordination & documentation.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Must Haves (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, international business or in a related field. In lieu of education, 4 additional years of corporate global mobility experience.
• 6+ years of experience working in an in-house global mobility program (corporate immigration program).
• High proficiency in US immigration & business travel visas.
• High proficiency in international work & business visas (experience with global visas/work permits from non-US countries).
• 4+ years of experience in immigration employee data management.
• 4+ years of experience managing immigration outside counsel (immigration firm vendor).
• English language proficiency; Japanese bilingual a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills and the ability to provide consultations to employees and managers of all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis abilities.
• Able to prioritize workload, be self-directed, and have excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of geography & geopolitical developments relating to global immigration.
• Advanced International exposure and a highly developed sensitivity and cultural awareness.
• Ability to exercise and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proven ability to build business relationships throughout an organization.