Global Immigration & Compliance Manager

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

GLOBAL IMMIGRATION & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

The Global Immigration & Compliance Manager oversees all aspects of international employment compliance immigration (domestic and international) and employee mobility across the companys multiple international entities. This role ensures all legal tax and employment regulations are met while supporting seamless movement of employee talent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Global Mobility & Immigration

• Manage visa applications and immigration documentation needed for sponsoring employees to work in the U.S. India Brazil Singapore and Ireland and international offices.
• Develop and implement mobility policies covering short-term assignments long-term transfers and remote work.
• Track and report on global mobility data (visa status work authorization travel days etc.).

Compliance & Reporting

• Partner with external immigration counsel and PEOs to ensure compliance with local labor laws tax registrations and statutory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Conduct HR compliance audits in partnership with local counsel in each jurisdiction.
• Liaise with Finance/Tax and Legal to maintain compliant employment structures contractor relationships and payroll requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for government agencies and local authorities on employment-related matters.
• Work with external counsel to update legal documentation including employment agreements or other related documents.

Policy & Program Development

• Create implement and update global HR and mobility policies and handbooks.
• Advise HR leadership on emerging international employment laws and risk areas on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with Compensation and Legal to manage equity reporting obligations and taxation across countries.
• Track equity participants tax residency changes and ensure local compliance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree.
• 5 years of experience as global HR immigration or mobility management

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 7 of experience in global HR immigration or mobility management strong understanding of U.S. immigration laws.
• Experience with employment and HR compliance regulations across India Brazil Singapore and Ireland.
• Experience collaborating with engineering manufacturing and operational organizations to manage compliance obligations.
• Experience operationalizing compliance procedures and systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel (up to 15%).
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This isnot a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne CA or Bastrop TX area.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Legal and HR Compliance Manager: $110000.00 - $145000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock stock options or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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