PayPal · 3 hours ago
Head of Global Mobility & Immigration
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $262K/yr
10+ years expPayPal is a global leader in commerce, seeking a strategic leader for their Global Mobility Program, including Immigration Operations. This role involves overseeing global relocation programs, immigration compliance, and talent mobility initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop policies that facilitate employee movement and business optimization.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive global mobility and immigration strategy that supports business growth
Ensure compliance with international immigration laws
Oversee global transfers, expatriate assignments, and repatriation processes to enhance the employee experience
Partner with tax advisors and finance teams to ensure compliance with global tax laws and compensation structures for mobile employees
Design, update, and enforce global mobility and immigration policies that address market trends and regulatory requirements
Manage relationships with external vendors, including relocation service providers, immigration attorneys, and tax advisors
Partner with HR and talent teams to develop programs that enhance employee retention and career development through mobility opportunities
Monitor changes in immigration and tax laws to mitigate risks and ensure corporate compliance
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on mobility trends, workforce planning, and regulatory changes
Data & Reporting: Use analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement
Set the global strategy and multiyear roadmap for mobility and immigration aligned with PayPal’s talent strategy, workforce planning, and international expansion priorities
Establish and chair a cross functional Mobility & Immigration Governance Council (People, Legal, Tax, Payroll, Finance/FP&A, Talent Acquisition, Equity, Privacy/Security, Real Estate/Travel)
Serve as a senior advisor to the People Leadership Team and business executives on strategic moves, location strategy, remote and distributed workforce models, and risk/cost tradeoffs
Lead a high performing global team of senior program managers; attract, develop, and retain top talent
Own end-to-end program design and policies for all mobility populations: permanent transfers, long/short term assignments, cross border commuters, business travelers, early career/rotational programs, and compliant cross border remote/flexible work
Define globally consistent frameworks with regional/local adaptability covering relocation benefits, tax & social security, allowances, cost of living (COLA), housing, education, spousal/partner support, and duty of care
Partner with Total Rewards on compensation, equity, and benefits on the alignment for mobile populations
Set the global immigration strategy and governance model for work authorization, sponsorship, and permanent residence (e.g., U.S. H1B, L1, TN, O1, PERM; UK Skilled Worker; EU Blue Card/ICT; APAC regimes)
Oversee complex, high-profile cases and contingency planning; manage RFE/escalation strategy and government liaison via outside counsel
Ensure right-to-work and identity compliance (e.g., I9, eVerify where applicable), posted worker notifications/A1 certificates, and export controls/sanctions attestations in partnership with Legal/Trade
Implement robust controls to mitigate PE (Permanent Establishment), corporate tax, employment law, immigration, payroll, data privacy (GDPR & data localization), and security risks
Own business traveler compliance and shadow payroll programs; maintain auditable records and operate to SOX standards where applicable
Establish policy governance with defined thresholds and approval pathways
Own the operating model and global service delivery with internal teams and best in class external partners (immigration counsel, relocation management companies, tax advisors, travel management, and technology platforms)
Lead RFPs, SOWs, SLAs, and performance management; drive continuous improvement, automation, self-service, and world-class employee experience
Define the technology roadmap and integrations with HRIS (e.g., Workday), case management (e.g., ServiceNow), mobility platforms (e.g., Equus / AssignmentPro, Topia), travel data, and payroll/shadow payroll; ensure data governance and reporting
Own the global budget; forecast, track, and optimize program cost, tax, and compliance
Deliver data driven insights and dashboards on utilization, cycle times, compliance, attrition/retention of critical talent, and ROI of mobility initiatives
Lead largescale transformation (policy modernization, vendor transitions, tool implementation, and org redesign) with structured change management
Create clear, empathetic communications for leaders and employees; partner with DEI and ERGs to ensure equitable access and outcomes
Provide due diligence and integration leadership on mobility and immigration risks/costs in M&A; support new entity standups, workforce transitions, and country launches
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Significant experience as a Global Mobility leader for a large company
Program management, policy design, and implementation required
In-depth understanding of global immigration, tax compliance, and relocation processes
Preferred
Experience in fintech, technology, or other regulated/global enterprises
Familiarity with Workday, ServiceNow, mobility platforms and travel/payroll integrations
Professional certifications: GMST (Worldwide ERC), SHRMSCP/SPHR, or equivalent
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
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President & CEO
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