Turner Construction Company · 1 month ago
HR Director - Global Immigration & Mobility
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$194K/yr - $282K/yr
15+ years expTurner Construction Company is a leading firm in the construction industry, and they are seeking an HR Director for Global Immigration & Mobility. This role involves developing and implementing the company's GIM strategy, ensuring compliance with immigration laws, and providing support for cross-border assignments.
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Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive Global Immigration & Mobility (GIM) strategy aligned with business goals for growth and informed by data-driven insights to provide best experiences for employees. Create strategy roadmap and proposals to present to executive leadership
Utilize thought-leadership and GIM expertise to develop, implement, and maintain global and domestic strategic direction policies, practices, and programs
Maintain current and relevant GIM knowledge to mitigate risks and ensure adherence and compliance with relevant country laws and regulations. Provide informed advice to leadership and other stakeholders on how changes may affect company, GIM applications and assignments
Understand international business travel eligibility and requirements. Maintain knowledge of change in status and communicate travel risk assessments and country medical guides to stakeholders. Promote and communicate services available through International SOS (ISOS)
Oversee global immigration to ensure employee valid work authorization, including visa applications, work permits, renewals, extensions, and permanent residency processes. Oversee adherence to timely and accurate processing of immigration and mobility documentation for employees
Engage with leaders, employees, and Human Resources (HR) teams to communicate and discuss immigration options, requirements for different types of visas, potential risks for individuals and company, work permits for U.S. citizens on assignment, expatriates, inpatriates, repatriation, and with specific attention to employees whose visa application was not approved and/or renewals and extensions that have been reached their maximum duration of time
Oversee preparation and filing of global immigration applications, support employees to understand timeline and completion of documents are submitted correctly and accurately. Engage with various immigration providers on behalf of employees to ensure timely responses to inquiries and submission of necessary paperwork
Support individuals facing complex immigration issues, including offboarding of employees with expiring visa status
Develop benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs) for program standards. Continuously monitor GIM programs and develop innovative solutions to improve practices and achieve immediate and long-term business goals
Develop audit process of immigration and mobility records and processes to ensure compliance and data integrity
Lead design, maintenance, and continuous improvement and innovation of GIM policies, practices, and programs, including expatriate compensation, housing, tax equalization, and allowances, in collaboration with Legal, HR and Finance stakeholders, and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other technology to evolve current systems, with consideration for global needs, risks, dependencies, timing, and/or technology considerations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (or advanced degree, Master's or Juris Doctorate (JD)) from accredited degree program in Human Resources, Organization Development, or related field of study, with minimum of 15 years of progressive immigration related experience in Human Resources (HR), global immigration, tax compliance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Deep knowledge of global immigration, labor, and employment laws and in-depth experience with work visas, permits, and residency requirements
Extensive knowledge of global mobility policies and practices
Experience developing and leading complex strategic or operational initiatives, managing large-scale transformation projects, and developing and executing a mobility or immigration service vision
Familiar with tax laws, compliance requirements, and global tax implications related to international assignments for in-patriates, ex-patriates, and international employees in U.S., Canada, Asia, and European counties
Familiar with and able to manage expectations with tax consultants/vendors providing tax services
Exceptional leadership and highly accountable management skills of concurrent complex projects, tasks, and teams, including problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills; able to manage project/team budget
Understand cultural nuances that may impact immigration and tax-related matters
Strong client servicing skills, ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity, especially with employees from diverse backgrounds
Preferred
Senior Professional in Human Resources® (HRCI SPHR®) or Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM SCP®) certification, or other related certification, preferred
Professional certifications related to HR, immigration, or taxation, such as Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Certified Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), desired
Company
Turner Construction Company
Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.
10001+ employees
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