Global Mobility Program Execution & Strategy Evolution

Own and drive the end-to-end execution of global mobility programs, focusing on operating and scaling an established program. Lead day-to-day program delivery, including training, education, and consistent execution across regions (80% focus of role). Evolving and scaling mobility policies (e.g., long- and short-term assignments, permanent transfers, cross-border remote work) to ensure alignment with business needs and practical application (20% focus of role). Establish and optimize scalable, repeatable processes across key mobility types, including long-term expatriate assignments, short-term assignments and secondments, intra-company transfers, permanent relocations, cross-border remote work, and PEO-to-entity transitions. Drive continuous improvement using data, feedback, and operational insights to enhance efficiency, employee experience, and program impact. Ensure programs are cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with talent strategy and workforce planning. Evaluate and implement new mobility approaches (e.g., commuter or virtual assignments) to expand program capability. Partner with Talent Acquisitions, and business leaders to ensure strong adoption and enablement of mobility programs across regions. Balance global standardization with regional flexibility to ensure programs are both consistent and locally executable.

Compliance, Risk Management & Governance

Ensure compliance with immigration laws, tax regulations, and employment legislation across jurisdictions. Partner with Legal and Tax teams to mitigate risks related to cross-border employment. Maintain strong governance practices, including documentation, audit readiness, and policy controls. Monitor regulatory changes and update programs accordingly.

Mobility Operations & Service Delivery

Oversee end-to-end mobility lifecycle: initiation, relocation, onboarding, assignment management, and repatriation. Ensure high-quality employee experience for assignees and their families. Manage relocation vendors and service providers (e.g., RMCs, immigration counsel, tax advisors). Establish and monitor SLAs and KPIs for service delivery.

Stakeholder Partnership & Program Enablement

Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and business leaders to support global hiring and workforce deployment. Advise stakeholders on mobility risks, costs, and best practices to inform decision-making. Own training, education, and enablement of mobility programs to drive understanding, adoption, and consistent execution. Lead change management efforts, including communication and stakeholder engagement, to support program rollout and scaling. Serve as the primary escalation point, resolving mobility concerns and identifying root causes for improvement.

Reporting, Analytics & Cost Management

Develop and maintain dashboards and reports on global mobility activity, costs, trends, and compliance metrics. Analyze trends to inform decisions and improve program outcomes. Manage mobility budgets, forecasts, and cost projections. Track ROI of mobility programs and identify cost optimization opportunities. Ensure accurate reporting for internal stakeholders and external compliance requirements.

Vendor & Technology Management

Manage relationships with relocation management companies (RMCs), immigration providers, and tax vendors. Evaluate vendor performance and conduct regular business reviews. Lead implementation and optimization of mobility technologies and tools. Drive automation and process improvements

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Key Responsibilities

Legal & Compliance:

• Ensure company-wide compliance with UK employment law.
• Advise leadership on disciplinary, grievance, termination, and legal matters across UK and EU jurisdictions.
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, offer letters, and company policies.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and manage relationships with employment lawyers.
• Coordinate with immigration lawyers and local authorities to ensure the relocation process for international hires

Visa & Immigration Processing:

• Manage end-to-end immigration cases, including UK Skilled Worker visas and EU work permits.
• Maintain a visa tracking system for all sponsored employees; ensure timely renewals and UK sponsor licence compliance.
• Conduct right-to-work checks for all new hires and maintain auditable records.
• Prepare and submit Sponsor Management System (SMS) reports and ensure Home Office compliance.
• Advise hiring managers on sponsorship routes, timelines, and eligibility requirements

People Operations:

• Administer HRIS platforms (Rippling, Deel) and ensure data accuracy across all employee records.
• Manage onboarding and off-boarding processes, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Support performance review cycles and compensation processes.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries and people-related initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in People Ops, HR, or Global Mobility, ideally in a tech or startup environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing visa and immigration cases end-to-end (UK Skilled Worker, EU work permits, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as Rippling or Deel. Excellent attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is a plus. Flexibility to work with US time zones (occasional overlap with PST/EST required)

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This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys solving complex cross-border challenges, and wants to help shape how a talent-dense company scales globally.

What you'll do

• Manage all aspects of U.S. and international immigration programs, partnering with external counsel where appropriate
• Lead end-to-end employee relocations (domestic and international), delivering a high-touch, seamless experience
• Develop and maintain global mobility policies, guidelines, and internal documentation
• Ensure compliance with immigration, tax, payroll, and employment regulations across jurisdictions
• Partner with Recruiting to assess visa feasibility and mobility options for candidates
• Track key mobility metrics, manage case workflows, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting
• Evaluate and manage mobility vendors (immigration counsel, relocation providers, tax advisors)
• Proactively identify risks and implement scalable processes as we grow into new geographies
• Advise employees and managers on mobility timelines, expectations, and best practices

You may be a fit if

• You have 6+ years of experience in global mobility, immigration, or international HR operations
• You've managed U.S. immigration programs in-house and are comfortable navigating complex cases
• You understand cross-border tax, relocation logistics, and compliance considerations
• You're highly detail-oriented and operationally rigorous, but pragmatic when speed is required
• You're comfortable working in a flat, high-ownership environment with minimal bureaucracy
• You communicate clearly and confidently with candidates, employees, executives, and external counsel
• You're excited about building programs from scratch and improving them continuously
• You care deeply about employee experience and balancing compliance with empathy & urgency
• You're willing to work in-person in San Francisco or New York

If you're energized by enabling exceptional people to do their best work — wherever they're coming from — we'd love to talk.

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