Global Talent & Mobility Specialist

The Global Talent & Mobility Specialist is a crucial member of the Human Resources team, responsible for supporting and administering the company's immigration programs, processes, and work-related international travel needs. This role ensures compliance with all relevant immigration laws, regulations, and international travel guidelines while providing comprehensive support and guidance to employees, the business, and the HR team on immigration, international visa, and business travel related matters. The Global Talent & Mobility Specialist will partner closely with employees, managers, and external legal counsel to facilitate the sponsorship and employment of foreign national talent and ensure compliant and efficient international business travel.

 Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage the full lifecycle of immigration cases, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1A/B, TN, E-3, and Permanent Residency (PERM) processes.
• International Travel Support: Provide guidance and support to employees on work-related international travel requirements, including visa applications for business travel, documentation, and compliance with travel policies.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date on the latest immigration laws, regulations, international travel regulations, and duty of care obligations, ensuring the company's practices are compliant.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of internal immigration and international travel policies and procedures including updating and maintaining DG’s intracompany travel guide.
• Vendor Management: Liaise with external immigration attorneys, travel agencies, and other service providers, managing relationships and ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of service for both immigration and travel needs.
• Effective Business Partner: Proactively align immigration and international travel processes and programs with business needs to maintain predictable project staffing, direct visa resources to recognize and retain our top-performing talent, avoid visa lapses and other disruptions to business continuity, and facilitate efficient and compliant international business operations.
• Employee Support: Serve as a primary point of contact for foreign national employees regarding immigration-related inquiries, providing guidance and support throughout the immigration process and for all employees regarding work-related international travel inquiries.
• LED Program Support: Partner with our Sao Paulo office to help administer the Leadership & Engineering Development (LED) employee training and development program initiative in the US.
• HR Collaboration: Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and other HR functions to understand business needs and develop immigration and international mobility strategies to support talent acquisition and retention.
• Documentation: Maintain organized and confidential employee immigration files, support the visa application process by assuring timely submission of applicant documentation, and assist with necessary travel documentation where applicable.
• Field Team Support: Provide support to our Field office as they review, negotiate, and sign leases for temporary housing related to project support.
• Audits and Reporting: Assist with internal and external audits related to immigration compliance and international travel. Prepare reports on immigration activities and metrics as well as international travel trends and compliance.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training on immigration-related topics and best practices and international travel policies and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve complex immigration and international travel issues and questions, escalating as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve immigration and international travel processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in immigration case management within a corporate HR department or law firm.
• Experience supporting work-