Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary The Senior Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration will oversee and manage the Firm's global mobility and immigration programs. This role will play a critical role ensuring compliance with international regulations, Firm policies, and supporting the overall employee experience during relocation, assignments and their immigration lifecycle. The Senior Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration will work as an integral part of our HR Compliance, Mobility and Immigration department, assisting our People team to deliver on mobility and immigration management, compliance and providing support to internal clients across every aspect of our People strategy. Duties and Accountabilities
1 - Lead our global mobility and immigration program to create a desirable employee experience that delivers on the Firm's strategy
- Provide leadership to the global mobility and immigration team, identifying priorities, raising escalated issues and managing workloads
- Develop and implement the global mobility strategy, policies and procedures aligned with business goals and talent management strategies, including early careers
- Utilize a strong working knowledge of industry leading global mobility policies and procedures to help develop global strategy and programs
- Focus on compliance requirements related to global mobility (local employment rules, tax and immigration)
- Provide support and advise on immigration impact throughout the employee lifecycle, including hiring, promotion, job changes, and/or termination
- Suggest and implement policy enhancements and recommend mobility strategy to business and People leaders
- Develop analytics to understand mobility program trends, track cases and case metrics
- Partner with and influence internal teams to ensure assignments receive holistic support, including leading the implementation of efficiencies and workflows in Assignment Pro
- Lead stakeholder communications on global mobility and immigration
- Manage global mobility employee data within Workday to ensure accurate information management
- Lead global initiatives in new/expanding markets providing guidance on all aspects of mobility as well as immigration support
- Manage external vendor partnerships on end-to-end provide mobility and immigration services
- Provide guidance on right to work compliance, business travelers and any regulatory requirements working with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks
Qualifications - At least five (5) years of experience in global mobility or a related HR function
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of global mobility policies, immigration laws, and tax compliance
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in using global mobility software and HR information systems
- Certified Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) or similar certification is a plus
- Excellent communication skills with strong research and writing experience is required
- Must possess strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- Advanced MS Office knowledge (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong ability to manage cross-cultural diversity in the work place
- Strong professional presence
- Client service focus
Location and Reporting - This is a hybrid role which can be based in our New York or London office.
- This role reports to the Associate Director - HR Compliance, Mobility & Immigration.
Equal Opportunities White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm's policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact [redacted] .
Benefits White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible. The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment. 1 The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.