Sobre esta vaga de Director, Global Immigration & Mobility na Expedia Group
At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.
Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.
Director, Global Mobility & Immigration
Expedia Group is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Director, Global Mobility & Immigration, to lead the vision, design, and execution of our global mobility and immigration programs.
Please note this role is only available in Seattle and aligned to our flexible hybrid policy, requiring three days a week in office.
This leader will be responsible for developing scalable solutions that support international hiring, employee relocation and workforce mobility. The role will partner closely with People Team leaders, Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and business stakeholders to create programs that balance employee experience, operational effectiveness, compliance, and business objectives.
The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with operational excellence and brings a proven ability to modernize programs, leverage technology, and drive measurable business outcomes.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership
Lead and develop a global team of mobility and immigration professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and partnership.
Develop and execute Expedia Group's global mobility and immigration strategy in alignment with business priorities, workforce planning, and talent acquisition objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on workforce mobility, international hiring, talent deployment, and emerging mobility trends.
Partner with stakeholders across People, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition to ensure mobility programs support evolving organizational needs.
Evaluate workforce mobility implications associated with business expansion, organizational redesign, acquisitions, and new employment models.
Design scalable mobility solutions that support business growth while maintaining a strong focus on employee experience and compliance.
Support the mobility infrastructure required for new market entry, entity establishment, and organizational integration initiatives.
Program Leadership & Operations
Own the global mobility and immigration policy framework, including governance, risk management, and program design.
Lead global immigration and mobility programs, including work authorization, visa sponsorship, permanent residence support, and relocation services.
Establish governance frameworks that ensure consistent delivery, operational efficiency, and policy compliance.
Review and adapt mobility policies to ensure competitiveness, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
Drive program effectiveness through continuous process improvement and service optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with employee movement across jurisdictions.
Vendor Management
Oversee relationships with immigration, relocation, and mobility service providers.
Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, service-level management, and performance reviews.
Conduct RFP processes and implement solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and employee experience.
Ensure vendor partnerships deliver scalable support aligned with Expedia Group's global workforce needs.
Technology, Analytics & Innovation
Champion the use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance mobility and immigration operations.
Develop analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities that provide insights into program performance, workforce trends, service levels, and costs.
Establish key performance indicators and governance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Leverage data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize program outcomes.
Explore innovative approaches to improve employee experience and operational scalability.
Qualifications:
10+ years of progressive experience leading global mobility, immigration, relocation, or workforce mobility programs within complex multinational organizations.
Demonstrated success transforming mobility functions into strategic business enablers that support hiring, retention, workforce planning, and location strategy.
Strong understanding of global immigration processes, workforce mobility compliance requirements, payroll considerations, and regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition.
Strong track record of driving operational excellence, program transformation, change management, and service delivery improvements.
Experience managing global vendor ecosystems and complex stakeholder relationships.
Preferred
Experience supporting a publicly traded global organization.
Demonstrated ability to influence geographically dispersed stakeholders across multiple regions.
Experience building and scaling global programs during periods of organizational growth and transformation.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Benefits and perks
Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.
Accommodation requests
Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.
Important notice
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Equal Opportunity
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.