Job Description

:The Immigration & Mobility Manager will work closely with the GTUS Associate Director Immigration & Mobility to coordinate, design and deliver a strategic approach to managing immigration, assignments, and relocation programs for GTUS. They will ensure effective and responsive delivery of immigration & mobility support and services. Will be accountable for leading the operational delivery of Global Mobility & Immigration services to include, International Assignments, Permanent International Hires, Relocations, International Remote Work Requests and Domestic relocation services.Core Responsibilitiesxc2xb7 Manage, develop and inspire the INDUS team, to deliver an exceptional customer focused service to enable the talent strategy of the organization, through location changes.xc2xb7 Responsible for ensuring the Immigration & Mobility services are delivered in compliance with both internal and external regulations that meets tax, immigration, legal, and governance standards.xc2xb7 Manage immigration lifecycle for all the applicants and identified resources (work visas and permanent residencies proficient in managing H/L Visas).xc2xb7 Ability to clearly interact with and advise managers and leaders on complex immigration matters. Educate managers and business partners on immigration issues, strategies, and guidelines.xc2xb7 Respond to a high volume of global emails and phone calls to communicate policy, and procedures, and resolve immigration, relocation, and assignment.xc2xb7 Leads and partners with cross-functional stakeholders & HRBPs on team projects to improve immigration function.xc2xb7 Develop, implement, and execute immigration & mobility programs, policies, and proceduresxc2xb7 Architect the mobility experience from start to finish of an employee move or immigration processxc2xb7 Partner with HRBPs, managers and business leaders to promote and drive usage of mobility programsxc2xb7 Assess immigration compliance-related matters and provide advice as needed to business partners and vendorsxc2xb7 Partner with People & Culture teams and vendors to ensure effective daily administration of immigration & mobility related tasksxc2xb7 Partner with stakeholders to triage exception requests and escalationsxc2xb7 Monitor key data from relocation, tax, and immigration providers, along with assignee and traveler surveys; identify potential trends and offer cost effective solutions to drive efficiency and effectivenessxc2xb7 Report to leadership on program activity, performance and costThe ideal candidate will be:xc2xb7 Analytical Skills - The ability to collect information and identify fundamental patterns/trends in data. This includes the ability to gather, integrate, and interpret information from several sources.xc2xb7 Building Trusting Relationships - The ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships, and rapport with different types of people and businesses. This includes delivering on commitments and maintaining confidential information, as well as being approachable, and relating well to people regardless of personality or background.xc2xb7 Communication - The ability to convey information clearly and accurately, as well as to choose the most effective method of delivery (e.g., email, phone, face-to-face) for technical and non-technical information.xc2xb7 Creating the New and Different - The ability to be creative. This includes the ability to produce breakthrough ideas, being a visionary, managing innovation, having broad interests and knowledge, and gaining support in order to translate new ideas into solutions.xc2xb7 Decision Making - The ability to make quick, accurate decisions. This includes the ability to weigh alternatives and take into account the impact of the decisions on people, equipment, or other resources.xc2xb7 Getting Work Done - The ability to be organized, resourceful, and planful. This includes the ability to leverage available resources to get things done and lay out tasks in sufficient detail. This also includes the ability to work on multiple tasks at once without losing track and foresee and plan around obstacles.xc2xb7 Mentoring and Coaching - The ability to develop, coach, and mentor others. This includes the ability to advise, provide development and network opportunities, and help others achieve performance goals.xc2xb7 Technical Knowledge - Knowledge of industry standard HR policies, guidelines, and procedures and expertise of Global Mobility (e.g., immigration, relocation etc.) to design and implement Mobility programs. This includes knowledge of industry, state and federal laws to enable Mobility programs that add business value.xc2xb7 Have strong teamwork and collaborative skills while working in a dynamic and fast paced multinational organizationxc2xb7 Experience with a High-growth start-up or an organization that is rapidly scalingThe ideal candidate will possess:xc2xb7 Bachelors Degreexc2xb7 At least 10+ years of global mobility and immigration-related work experience; Min. 7+ years of experience in U.S. Immigration non-immigrant & immigrant visas;xc2xb7 2+ years of leading projects/people experiencexc2xb7 Experience modernizing a corporate mobility function, including enhanced systems integrationxc2xb7 Experience with executing and managing immigration assessments and applicationsxc2xb7 Mobility/immigration/relocation experience on in-house and in a consultancy or with a vendorxc2xb7 Be a proactive self-starter with an analytical and data driven approach; with the ability to improve and optimize systems and processes.xc2xb7 Experience working in a role that requires a high degree of confidentialityxc2xb7 High level of organizational skills and attention to detailxc2xb7 Excellent written and oral communicationxc2xb7 Experience should come from an in-house corporate setting or immigration firm experienceAbout Company:xe2x80x98Grant Thornton INDUS comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isnt just what we do its how we do it. We support and enable the firms purpose of making business more personal and building trust into every result. Were collaborators obsessed with quality and ready for anything who understand the value of strong relationships. Our professionals are well integrated to seamlessly support the U.S. engagement teams, help increase Grant Thorntons access to a wide talent pool, and improve operational efficiencies. Empowered people, bold leadership, and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at Grant Thornton INDUS. We are a transparent, competitive, and excellence-driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. In addition, professionals at Grant Thornton INDUS serve communities in India through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Grant Thornton INDUS has its offices in two locations in India Bengaluru and Kolkata

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