About FaireFaire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local - independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town - we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants.By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We're looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours. About this roleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Benefits and Mobility Generalist to manage and evolve our global benefits and mobility programs. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring our benefits align with company values while also driving efficiency in our global immigration and mobility processes. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the organization, including Payroll, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), People Enablement, and front-line managers, to streamline and enhance employee experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and be passionate about creating world-class programs that support our global workforce.What you'll do
- Establish strong cross-functional relationships with Payroll, HRBPs, People Enablement, and front-line managers to ensure efficient administration of benefits and mobility/immigration processes.
- Develop and execute a global immigration policy that supports 100% of hiring goals across all regions.
- Build and continuously evolve best-in-class benefits programs that align with company values and are highly rated by employees.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all employee inquiries and requests regarding benefits and mobility programs, providing exceptional service and support.
- Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international regulations governing benefits, immigration, and employee mobility.
- Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvements and policy enhancements that improve employee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Lead initiatives to communicate and educate employees about benefits programs, immigration policies, and mobility processes.
- Track and analyze the effectiveness of benefit programs, leveraging employee feedback and industry trends to optimize offerings.
- Collaborate with external vendors and partners to manage benefits providers, immigration services, and mobility consultants, ensuring service excellence.
- Stay up to date on changes in employment laws, immigration regulations, and benefits industry trends to ensure programs remain compliant and competitive.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, global mobility, and immigration management.
- Strong knowledge of global benefits programs, employment laws, and compliance.
- Experience collaborating with HR, Payroll, and leadership teams.
- Proven ability to develop and implement policies supporting global workforce needs.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing vendors and external service providers.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Cultural awareness and adaptability for working across regions.
Salary range:New York: the pay range for this role is$105,500 to $145,000per year. This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Faire employees will be expected to go into the office 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, effective the week of January 13, 2025. Additionally, in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Applications for this position will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.Why you'll love working at Faire
- We are entrepreneurs: Faire is being built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurship is a calling and our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to chase their dreams. Every member of our team is taking part in the founding process.
- We are using technology and data to level the playing field: We are leveraging the power of product innovation and machine learning to connect brands and boutiques from all over the world, building a growing community of more than 350,000 small business owners.
- We build products our customers love: Everything we do is ultimately in the service of helping our customers grow their business because our goal is to grow the pie - not steal a piece from it. Running a small business is hard work, but using Faire makes it easy.
- We are curious and resourceful: Inquisitive by default, we explore every possibility, test every assumption, and develop creative solutions to the challenges at hand. We lead with curiosity and data in our decision making, and reason from a first principles mentality.
Faire was founded in 2017 by a team of early product and engineering leads from Square. We're backed by some of the top investors in retail and tech including: Y Combinator, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Forerunner Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, and DST Global. We have headquarters in San Francisco and Kitchener-Waterloo, and a global employee presence across offices in Toronto, London, and New York. To learn more about Faire and our customers, you can read more on our blog.Faire provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.Faire is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please fill out our Accommodation Request Form (