HR Director - Global Immigration & Mobility

Global Immigration & Mobility Strategy Lead

Lead development and implementation of the company's Global Immigration & Mobility (GIM) strategy aligned with business goals. Provide expert-level guidance, support, and communication of options and requirements to deliver exceptional employee experience for seamless cross-border travel assignments. Create and standardize GIM policies, programs, and global practices in strict compliance with global immigration, tax, and labor laws. Develop relationships with external partners and align related resources with business needs including global and domestic relocation, international assignments, taxation support, visa sponsorships, Green Card process, and vendor management.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive Global Immigration & Mobility (GIM) strategy aligned with business goals for growth and informed by data-driven insights to provide best experiences for employees.
• Utilize thought-leadership and GIM expertise to develop, implement, and maintain global and domestic strategic direction policies, practices, and programs.
• Maintain current and relevant GIM knowledge to mitigate risks and ensure adherence and compliance with relevant country laws and regulations. Provide informed advice to leadership and other stakeholders on how changes may affect company, GIM applications and assignments.
• Understand international business travel eligibility and requirements. Maintain knowledge of change in status and communicate travel risk assessments and country medical guides to stakeholders. Promote and communicate services available through International SOS.
• Oversee global immigration to ensure employee valid work authorization, including visa applications, work permits, renewals, extensions, and permanent residency processes. Oversee adherence to timely and accurate processing of immigration and mobility documentation for employees.
• Engage with leaders, employees, and Human Resources (HR) teams to communicate and discuss immigration options, requirements for different types of visas, potential risks for individuals and company, work permits for U.S. citizens on assignment, expatriates, inpatriates, repatriation, and with specific attention to employees whose visa application was not approved and / or renewals and extensions that have been reached their maximum duration of time.
• Oversee preparation and filing of global immigration applications, support employees to understand timeline and completion of documents are submitted correctly and accurately. Engage with various immigration providers on behalf of employees to ensure timely responses to inquiries and submission of necessary paperwork.
• Support individuals facing complex immigration issues, including offboarding of employees with expiring visa status.
• Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) for program standards. Continuously monitor GIM programs and develop innovative solutions to improve practices and achieve immediate and long-term business goals.
• Develop audit process of immigration and mobility records and processes to ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Lead design, maintenance, and continuous improvement and innovation of GIM policies, practices, and programs, including expatriate compensation, housing, tax equalization, and allowances, in collaboration with Legal, HR and Finance stakeholders, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other technology to evolve current systems, with consideration for global needs, risks, dependencies, timing, and / or technology considerations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (or advanced degree, Master's or Juris Doctorate (JD)) from accredited degree program in Human Resources, Organization Development, or related field of study, with minimum of 15 years of progressive immigration related experience in Human Resources (HR), global immigration, tax compliance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Deep knowledge of global immigration, labor, and employment laws and in-depth experience with work visas, permits, and residency requirements. Extensive knowledge of global mobility policies and practices. Senior Professional in Human Resources (HRCI SPHR) or Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM SCP) certification, or other related certification, preferred. Professional certifications related to HR, immigration, or taxation, such as Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Certified Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), desired. Experience developing and leading complex strategic or operational initiatives, managing large-scale transformation projects, and developing and executing a mobility or immigration service vision. Familiar with tax laws, compliance requirements, and global tax implications related to international assignments for in-patriates, ex-patriates, and international employees in U.S., Canada, Asia, and European counties. Familiar with and able to manage expectations with tax consultants / vendors providing tax services. Exceptional leadership and highly accountable management skills of concurrent complex projects, tasks, and teams, including problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills; able to manage project / team budget. Understand cultural nuances that may impact immigration and tax-related matters. Strong client servicing skills, ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity, especially with employees from diverse backgrounds.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may perform work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and / or off-site venues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Turner is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Minimum Salary : 34320.00 Maximum Salary : 34320.00 Salary Unit : Yearly