Global Mobility & Immigration Partner, KAYAK

KAYAK

Location:
United States

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

130000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Global Mobility & Immigration Partner at OpenTable | KAYAK, you will play a critical role in leading and optimising the company’s global mobility and immigration processes. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end immigration cases, ensuring compliance, driving efficiency, and working collaboratively with HR and external counsel. Candidates should have expertise in European immigration laws, strong organisational skills, and proven experience handling sophisticated cases with tight deadlines. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with various benefits and a competitive salary.

Job Responsibility:

Be the subject matter expert in global mobility and immigration at OpenTable | KAYAK
Proactively gather and share knowledge on immigration laws, visa requirements, and standard methodologies with HR Business Partners and employees
Own and lead the end-to-end process for global mobility, business travel and immigration cases, ensuring efficient and timely completion while creating a positive employee experience
Anticipate and identify potential challenges and roadblocks, and effectively partner internally and with external parties to address these, providing innovative solutions
Serve as the primary point of contact for HR Business Partners, external counsel, and employees, ensuring proactive communication regarding case statuses and managing processes effectively to minimise the need for follow-up from partners
Collaborate closely with external legal counsel to drive timely and accurate information, ensuring that all parties are kept informed and aligned
Work closely with People Operations Specialists to align immigration and mobility processes with overall people operations, such as onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration
Leverage knowledge of local regulations and practices to ensure compliance and to avoid delays
Partner with other key internal teams such as Compensation, Payroll, Talent Acquisition and Legal to ensure smooth and efficient case management
Identify and implement a scalable and structured approach to handling cases, enhancing efficiency and minimising disruption and reactive urgent requests
Establish a comprehensive and systematic process for collecting and analysing data on all costs associated with immigration and mobility for active and upcoming cases
This includes relocation costs, visa expirations, renewals, and new applications providing accurate financial insights for strategic decision-making, budget planning, and executive approval
Review and refine current processes to ensure a more proactive approach, focusing on communication and process visibility for partners
Regularly seek feedback from collaborators and adjust strategies as vital to meet business needs

Requirements:

3 - 5+ years of experience in leading global mobility and immigration processes, including visa applications, renewals, and relocations across multiple regions, with a strong focus on European immigration laws and regulations
In-depth knowledge of immigration laws, visa categories, work permits, and global mobility standard processes, particularly within Europe
Confirmed experience in managing sophisticated cases with tight deadlines, including the end-to-end handling of visa cases and relocations
Experience in gathering, analysing, and reporting on data related to immigration and mobility
Exceptional organisational, communication and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
Experience in developing and maintaining case tracking systems and improving process efficiencies

Nice to have:

Experience with HR technology, specifically Workday
Experience in managing budgets for global mobility programs, including forecasting and cost analysis
Flexibility with working hours due to the global reach of the business

What we offer:

Generous paid vacation
Day off on your birthday
Company-matched retirement plans
Company-wide week off each year
Work from (almost) anywhere policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Headspace Subscription
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Paid volunteer time
Universal Paid Parental Leave
Additional compensation and benefits including: health benefits, flexible spending account, retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays), and parental leave and benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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