Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist

Primary Function of Position

We are looking for a Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist to join our Total Rewards team reporting to the Sr. Manager Benefits & Global Mobility. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in immigration and relocation programs within a global footprint. The role partners closely with our external immigration counsel relocation management company and tax services providers to ensure compliance deliver a seamless employee experience and optimize program costs. This position manages end-to-end mobility cases in coordination with vendor partners - including short- and long-term assignments group moves expatriate and repatriate transitions and both domestic and international relocations. The Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist also advises internal stakeholders - including Business Leaders HR Business Partners Finance Talent Acquisition and other cross-functional teams - on mobility policies legal requirements and best practices.

Essential Job Duties

• Primarily oversee the end-to-end mobility experience serving as a trusted advisor and navigator throughout the employees journey and in partnership with external providers.
• Initiate monitor and manage the lifecycle of immigration and relocation for employees and coordinate with Talent Acquisition HR Legal Finance Payroll Stock Tax and other internal cross-functional teammates.
• Builds important internal/external relationships through advanced communication skills; knows how to influence and negotiate effectively through communications.
• Contribute to special projects and provide insights and recommendations to our immigration and relocation programs based on need.
• Introduce strategies and document processes always seeking continued streamlining improvement and transformation.
• Manage global mobility requests using a case tracking system through ServiceNow and shared Outlook email inboxes - focusing on creating seamless employee experience accurate and timely responses to stakeholders and identifying and presenting trends.
• Designated point of contact for time sensitive immigration documentation and record keeping as per government regulations.
• Strategize long term visa sponsorship support and escalate high-risk immigration cases.
• Contribute to and analyze the annual H-1B lottery cap process assisting with case list prep coordination with counsel and development of communications.
• Keep apprised of current mobility trends and critical updates related to government regulations and provide consultation to internal stakeholders.
• Function as a consultant to managers and employees providing guidance on the benefits challenges and resources available through global mobility programs.
• Provide training to HR and recruiters on relocation programs and immigration updates.
• Participate in quarterly business reviews with vendor partners.
• Review vendor invoices and create and manage purchase orders.
• Generate routine mobility and data analysis reports for audits as well as compliance requirements.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in HR Business Administration or related field.
• 5 years of experience working in the field of global mobility including vendor coordination expense management expatriate/repatriate assignments and domestic and international relocation.
• Minimum 3 years of U.S. immigration experience within an inhouse corporate environment; law firm experience is a strong plus.
• Robust knowledge of immigration regulations and laws with the ability to translate guidance into practical business recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex cases.
• Strong organizational problem solving and project management skills (i.e. case volume deadlines regulatory timelines).
• Proficient in MS Office suite applications including Word Excel PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and tasks as a productive and resilient collaborator in a fast-paced working environment.
• Desire to learn new areas and skills based on rapidly changing business environment and global growth.

Preferred Skills and Experience  

• Global Mobility Specialist Certification (GMS) or Global Mobility Specialist Certification Talent Management (GMS-T)
• Experience supporting mobility tax concepts (shadow payroll hypothetical tax tax equalization).
• Experience with global assignment frameworks (short-term long-term permanent transfer policies).
• Experience with Workday.

**Please note this role requires being onsite 3 days per week in either our Peachtree Corners GA or Sunnyvale CA office.

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time