Director, Talent Mobility

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day roll up our sleeves and build a better world together. At Ford were all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves

As part of our Human Resources team youll help us attract hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. Youll play a vital role in defining developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. Were seeking change leaders talent strategists employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams partners and businesses to do and be their best.

In this position...

We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to own the global immigration program from strategy to execution. Reporting to the Senior Director of Talent Mobility this role will be accountable for the programs success ensure compliance with evolving immigration laws and regulations supporting both new and existing foreign national talent. This role is critical in enabling the seamless movement of talent worldwide to support business growth and strategic objectives.

What youll do...

What Youll Lead and Execute:

• Global Program Strategy: Define and lead the overall strategy for immigration aligning programs with business priorities mobility needs and the organizations talent development goals.
• Immigration Expertise & Compliance: Serve as the primary expert on U.S. and global immigration matters providing strategic guidance ensuring comprehensive compliance with local laws regulations and internal policies.
• Program Development & Management: Oversee all aspects of program operations including developing implementing and refining policies standards procedures and reporting templates to enhance effectiveness and ensure compliance.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Lead complex talent mobility risk assessments including analysis related to political instability security threats and vendor changes. Design and implement risk management strategies and controls to mitigate identified risks.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Guidance: Partner closely with senior HR leadership Recruiting Legal Compensation and various internal departments to address complex immigration issues and provide expert guidance.
• Vendor Management: Manage strategic business partnerships and relationships with all external vendors and third parties to ensure high-quality service delivery cost control and compliance.
• Reporting & Metrics: Establish and monitor key program metrics compliance dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility on program performance compliance status and risk exposure to leadership.
• Project & Process Improvement: Lead projects focused on identifying innovative solutions for program challenges evaluating alternatives driving process improvements and enhancing workflow management.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead mentor and develop the global Immigration team.
• Data Management: Ensure the maintenance of accurate confidential and compliant records and data related to all talent mobility functions.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the departmental budget for Global Talent Mobility and Immigration operations.

Youll have...

• Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience with a significant focus on US Immigration Law including an extensive knowledge of the various work permit categories (H-1B L-1 E O TN etc.) PERM labor certification processing and employer compliance obligations.
• Leadership: Proven track record of leading managing and developing high-performing team.
• Strategic & Program Management: Experience designing implementing and managing complex global programs policies and standards.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Demonstrated ability to lead risk assessments analyze complex situations design mitigation strategies and ensure compliance in a highly regulated global environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including senior executives HR partners Legal counsel business leaders and external vendors.
• Problem Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong ability to identify issues evaluate alternatives analyze business implications and develop innovative solutions.
• Vendor Management: Experience managing relationships and performance of global vendors.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent prioritization organization and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives under pressure.
• Ethical Behavior: Demonstrated strong ethical behavior and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builder or all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a leadership level 5.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: BENEFITS

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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