Immigration and Global Mobility Manager

Status
Seattle, USA
Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Chief of Staff
Description

Circle is an innovative fintech company positioned at the center of the emerging landscape of digital currency, facilitating the seamless transfer of value on a global scale in a rapid and cost-effective manner through innovative technologies. This pioneering approach paves the way for new opportunities in payment solutions, commerce, and market advancement to drive global economic growth and inclusivity. With our cutting-edge infrastructure, such as USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, we empower businesses, organizations, and developers to leverage these advancements and seize the transformative potential within the realms of money and technology.

Your Role at Circle:

At Circle, our emphasis rests on transparency and consistency in every facet of our operations. As we progress and expand our global footprint, dynamism and efficiency are key factors in our achievements, rooted in our core principles of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Our team at Circle thrives in a remote setting, where collaboration fuels success, creating an adaptable, diverse, and innovative work environment conducive to fostering new concepts and ensuring collective ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

You will take charge of overseeing and managing Circle's immigration processes and global mobility initiatives. Leading our immigration program and processes, you will contribute to enhancing the productivity of Circle employees. Serving as the main contact point for various stakeholders, including hiring managers, candidates, employees, Talent team, and external legal advisors, you will be responsible for addressing immigration-related queries efficiently. Your role involves collaborating with external partners, ensuring compliance with regulations, facilitating international assignments and relocations, and staying abreast of all relevant governmental standards and requirements to secure visas for sponsored employees effectively.

Job Focus Areas:

Immigration:

  • Collaborate with external immigration attorneys to oversee business and employment visas, permanent residency applications, and citizenship applications with a focus on exceptional service delivery.
  • Offer guidance on visa processing timelines, requirements, risks, and costs for potential candidates.
  • Maintain and review visa records promptly, ensuring timely initiation of extensions.
  • Ensure full compliance with immigration regulatory records.
  • Identify opportunities for process enhancements to boost efficiency and elevate the employee experience.
  • Handle complex immigration issues alongside external counsels, providing resolutions to employees and the organization.
  • Educate staff on visa and green card application procedures.
  • Disseminate global immigration policies and procedures within the region.
  • Conduct periodic internal audits and contribute to ad-hoc projects.

Global Mobility:

  • Develop and uphold a global mobility program aligned with Circle's international growth objectives.
  • Foster new alliances with relocation vendors to facilitate domestic transfers and international relocations and assignments, including cost projections and relocation/assignment documentation.
  • Manage complex mobility cases in collaboration with relocation vendors.
  • Monitor compliance and risk factors in immigration and mobility realms.
  • Oversee payment obligations related to the mobility program.
  • Work with HR Business Partners to structure and communicate relocation packages.
  • Promote awareness of global mobility policies and practices globally.
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders to devise solutions for international moves.
  • Offer guidance on international employee mobilization matters, establishing a knowledge base.
  • Propose innovative approaches to streamline global mobility operations.

Circle Core Values:

Your dedication aligns with our core values:

  • Multistakeholder: Commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities.
  • Mindful: Respectful, attentive, detail-oriented mindset.
  • Driven by Excellence: Pursuit of goals with relentless passion for customer success.
  • High Integrity: Upholding ethical practices and open communication.

Requirements:

  • At least 8 years of human resources experience encompassing global and domestic immigration.
  • Demonstrated expertise in global immigration regulations, visas, and permit applications.
  • Proven ability in fostering relationships across various organizational layers to drive program success.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
  • Ethical judgment, discretion in handling sensitive information, and training proficiency.
  • Familiarity with tax, immigration, and social security laws in the US and Canada.
  • Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with a global team approach.
  • Proficiency in Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite tools.

Details:

  • Day-one PERM sponsorship eligibility.
  • Compensation customized based on experience and qualifications.
  • Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $170,000.
  • Annual Bonus Target: 15%.
  • Benefits include Equity, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 10 days paid sick leave/year, and 11 paid holidays/year.
  • Circle embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities in its workforce.

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