[Hiring] Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist @BSI

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join BSI in a brand-new role dedicated to shaping our global mobility and immigration strategy. As our Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist, you will be the driving force behind ensuring compliance with international laws while delivering a seamless, consistent experience for our employees relocating across borders or holding visas.

You will act as a strategic partner to our People Function, Legal teams, and external vendors to assess current practices and implement pragmatic improvements across multiple international jurisdictions. From overseeing pre-employment right-to-work checks to managing complex international assignments, you will ensure BSI remains compliant and supportive of our global workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Global Mobility Strategy: Lead the assessment of current practices to develop and implement pragmatic mobility policies and frameworks that align with BSI’s business objectives.
• Assignment Coordination: Manage the end-to-end activities for short-term and long-term international assignments, as well as permanent international transfers.
• Immigration & Compliance: Oversee legal right-to-work, visa, and work permit processes globally, ensuring all record-keeping is compliant throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Legislative Monitoring: Proactively monitor changes in local immigration regulations across our geographies to mitigate risks.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with key external partners, including relocation providers, immigration counsel, tax advisors, and screening vendors.
• Expert Support: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) escalation point for mobility and immigration queries, providing guidance to both managers and employees.
• Resource Development: Create communication materials and resources that anticipate employee needs and address frequently asked questions regarding global transitions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable previous experience in global mobility and immigration management or operations.
• Strong working knowledge of international employment law and immigration regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across different borders, cultures, and seniority levels.
• A demonstrated ability to use good judgment to solve problems in ambiguous, fast-paced, or high-demand environments.
• Experience managing mobility vendors and working with global HR systems, paired with effective change management skills for complex initiatives (experience with Workday advantageous).
• Comfort working within a matrix structure and a willingness to travel periodically as required.

Benefits

• Flexible working.
• 27 days’ annual leave.
• Paid sick leave.
• Bank holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Pension plan with company contribution.
• Car allowance (dependent on role).
• Income protection.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption leave.
• Compassionate leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.