Senior Global Mobility Specialist

Plante Moran

. Manage employment-based immigration programs and cases, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, PERM, and other work authorization processes with immigration counsel .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $68,000 - $111,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employment-based immigration programs and global mobility initiatives, ensuring compliance with immigration regulations and effective stakeholder communication. Proficient in developing policies, procedures, and metrics to enhance operational efficiency and support international workforce strategies.

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Global Mobility ManagementEmployment-Based Immigration ProcessesProject ManagementHRIS ProficiencyCompliance and Documentation Management

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Hard Skills

CPTOPTSTEM OPTH-1BTNL-1PERMInternational AssignmentsCross-Border Work ArrangementsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizationConsultationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HRISCase Management ToolsProject Tracking ToolsReporting ToolsCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Immigration ComplianceGlobal Mobility PoliciesWork Authorization ProgramsStakeholder CommunicationOperational Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage employment-based immigration programs and cases, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, PERM, and other work authorization processes with immigration counsel
Serve as primary liaison for immigration matters, coordinating cases, documentation, deadlines, renewals, compliance, and stakeholder communications
Oversee immigration and I-9 compliance activities, audits, recordkeeping, remediation, public access files, and documentation management
Review international travel and cross-border work and coordinate business visas, work permits, and global mobility activities
Lead global mobility initiatives including international assignments, secondments, exchanges, remote work arrangements, extensions, and repatriation
Support international expansion and new-country initiatives across payroll, benefits, HRIS, tax, legal, vendors, data privacy, and operational functions
Establish and improve global mobility policies, governance frameworks, service standards, procedures, training materials, and knowledge resources
Manage vendor relationships, budgets, invoice processing, reporting, calendars, and operational controls
Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting for case activity, compliance, costs, risks, workload, and program performance
Advise staff, leaders, and business stakeholders on global mobility matters and recommend process, policy, and compliance improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Business, Legal Studies, Public Administration, or a related field required
3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in global mobility, immigration, HR compliance, legal operations, workforce administration, or a related discipline
Experience supporting employment-based immigration processes and work authorization programs, including collaboration with immigration counsel and external service providers
Experience with international assignments, secondments, cross-border work arrangements, business travel, or other global workforce programs
Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities, detailed documentation, complex workflows, and time-sensitive deadlines
Proven ability to lead projects and drive outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across HR, payroll, tax, legal, and business teams
Experience developing or improving processes, policies, procedures, playbooks, training materials, reporting, dashboards, or other operational resources
Strong project management, organization, communication, research, problem-solving, and consultation skills
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous situations, exercise sound judgment, take ownership of outcomes, and make well-reasoned recommendations
Proficiency with HRIS, case management, project tracking, reporting, or collaboration tools
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Time Off
Predetermined holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible benefits plans
Business-related travel expense reimbursement
Lodging reimbursement for business-related use
Meal reimbursement for business-related use
Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
Discretionary bonus plan
Option for some contingent staff to elect health insurance
Limited paid sick time for some contingent staff
Flexible working environment through the “Workplace for Your Day” model