Global Immigration Partner Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth counsel with analysis of global immigration processes, identification of process and policy gaps, drafting of policy and process revisions and assist with the implementation of new or revised programs.
- Provide consultations on the most complex and high-level matters to develop strategies to mitigate risk and provide timely solutions.
- Lead or Partner on specialized projects with strategic focus on APAC immigration policy, vendor selection and performance management, stakeholder education and consultation /advising and implementing, maintaining and reporting on immigration policy matters.
- Ensure that our vendors and internal partners provide a high-quality experience to employees, managers and business stakeholders.
- Leverage internal shared services and outsourced partners for transactional activity while focusing themselves on more strategic initiatives.
- Role model partnership and collaboration at all levels with internal stakeholders, to deliver our high bar of people experience.
- Provide critical subject matter expertise for corporate development activity, i. e., mergers and acquisitions. Ability to manage transitions related to M&A activity independently and quickly.
- Lead various internal reviews or audits of immigration data, processes and policies.
- Develop and deliver company-wide education materials, seminars, Q&A s, etc.
- Collaborate with the global mobility team on other team initiatives and projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in immigration, Human Resources or directly related field.
- 7+ years working in a technical role within global immigration with industry in-house immigration and mobility program experience or law firm experience.
- Deep working knowledge of all Asia region visa types, processes and the ability to review case facts to determine the optimal filing type.
- Ability to influence all levels of leadership and lead industry transforming practices across all vendors and to articulate immigration matters to leadership and/or stakeholders.
- Project management skills across multiple disciplines and stakeholders driving projects from conception to implementation.
- Capable of exercising independent judgment and discretion while utilizing company policies and practices to determine appropriate action. Ability to analyze situations and spot potential issues.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy and working with highly confidential data. Ability to absorb/retain large amounts of data.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work independently but contributing within a team environment (remote and onsite).
- Ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Law Degree
- Multi region global Visa knowledge
