ImmigrationJobs
Sr Manager, Americas Immigration & Mobility
ImmigrationJobs, Foster City, California, United States, 94420
Overview
As a member of a progressive and collaborative Global Mobility team, located onsite in Foster City or Raleigh, you are primarily responsible for leading immigration strategies and operations across the Americas region. In addition, your remit extends globally to support Europe, Asia, and other international markets in partnership with international team members. Seamless execution of great employee experience, full compliance with evolving regulations and dedication to strategic talent mobility are key elements to continued success. Deep expertise in U.S. immigration law, global mobility, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic, highly regulated environment is key. An innovative, transformative mindset and experience in optimizing vendor management, systems and efficiency will blend with the rest of the team to enhance overall performance and success.
Responsibilities
Immigration Strategy & Compliance
Advise and consult on the design and implementation of immigration policies, practices and processes aligned with Gilead’s talent strategy.
Ensure company compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations across all authorities.
Serve as the primary advisor on complex immigration matters, offering guidance to HR, Legal, and People Leaders.
Escalation point / advisor to HR Shared Services for immigration.
Employee Work Authorization & Mobility
Manage end-to-end visa sponsorship, renewals, and work authorization processes for the Americas.
Advise on immigration strategies to support recruitment, mobility, and retention of foreign national employees.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on workforce planning and compliance.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Manage operational responsibilities aligned to immigration vendor, ensuring services are delivered in a high quality, consistent and timely way.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR Shared Services, Global Rewards, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, etc.) to deliver the best mobility experience.
Educate and train HR and People Leaders on immigration policies, timelines, and best practices.
Risk Management, Process Optimization and Transformation
Identify and mitigate risks in immigration processes and documentation.
Continuously improve workflows and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Proactively adjust policies in response to regulatory updates and business needs.
Support implementation of mobility and HR Shared Services initiatives including onboarding new vendors, services, policies, and processes.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications High School Degree and Twelve Years Experience OR Associates Degree and Ten Years Experience OR Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree and Six Years’ Experience OR Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Law, or related field.
8+ years of experience managing U.S. immigration programs with proven knowledge of assignee end-to-end life cycle management.
Multinational or highly regulated industry experience highly regarded.
In-depth knowledge of employment-based visa categories, work authorization, and global mobility practices.
Ability to advise and inform external immigration vendors and legal counsel.
Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.
Impactful communication, problem-solving, and project management capability.
Ability to adapt and manage unexpected events.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize activities.
Prepared to work onsite for a required minimum of 3 days per week (subject to change).
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00; Raleigh: $146,200.00 - $189,200.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, please refer to the Gilead careers compensation, benefits and wellbeing information. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notices For jobs in the United States: Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and fostering an inclusive work environment. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants protected by the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodations, contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION. Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and supports diversity of thought and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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As a member of a progressive and collaborative Global Mobility team, located onsite in Foster City or Raleigh, you are primarily responsible for leading immigration strategies and operations across the Americas region. In addition, your remit extends globally to support Europe, Asia, and other international markets in partnership with international team members. Seamless execution of great employee experience, full compliance with evolving regulations and dedication to strategic talent mobility are key elements to continued success. Deep expertise in U.S. immigration law, global mobility, and regulatory compliance within a dynamic, highly regulated environment is key. An innovative, transformative mindset and experience in optimizing vendor management, systems and efficiency will blend with the rest of the team to enhance overall performance and success.
Responsibilities
Immigration Strategy & Compliance
Advise and consult on the design and implementation of immigration policies, practices and processes aligned with Gilead’s talent strategy.
Ensure company compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations across all authorities.
Serve as the primary advisor on complex immigration matters, offering guidance to HR, Legal, and People Leaders.
Escalation point / advisor to HR Shared Services for immigration.
Employee Work Authorization & Mobility
Manage end-to-end visa sponsorship, renewals, and work authorization processes for the Americas.
Advise on immigration strategies to support recruitment, mobility, and retention of foreign national employees.
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on workforce planning and compliance.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Manage operational responsibilities aligned to immigration vendor, ensuring services are delivered in a high quality, consistent and timely way.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR Shared Services, Global Rewards, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, etc.) to deliver the best mobility experience.
Educate and train HR and People Leaders on immigration policies, timelines, and best practices.
Risk Management, Process Optimization and Transformation
Identify and mitigate risks in immigration processes and documentation.
Continuously improve workflows and systems to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Proactively adjust policies in response to regulatory updates and business needs.
Support implementation of mobility and HR Shared Services initiatives including onboarding new vendors, services, policies, and processes.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications High School Degree and Twelve Years Experience OR Associates Degree and Ten Years Experience OR Bachelor's Degree and Eight Years’ Experience OR Masters' Degree and Six Years’ Experience OR Ph.D.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Law, or related field.
8+ years of experience managing U.S. immigration programs with proven knowledge of assignee end-to-end life cycle management.
Multinational or highly regulated industry experience highly regarded.
In-depth knowledge of employment-based visa categories, work authorization, and global mobility practices.
Ability to advise and inform external immigration vendors and legal counsel.
Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills.
Impactful communication, problem-solving, and project management capability.
Ability to adapt and manage unexpected events.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, and ability to prioritize activities.
Prepared to work onsite for a required minimum of 3 days per week (subject to change).
People Leader Accountabilities
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop, and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.
Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is: Bay Area: $169,320.00 - $219,120.00; Raleigh: $146,200.00 - $189,200.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. This position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
For additional benefits information, please refer to the Gilead careers compensation, benefits and wellbeing information. Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notices For jobs in the United States: Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and fostering an inclusive work environment. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants protected by the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodations, contact ApplicantAccommodations@gilead.com. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT. YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT. PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION. Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and supports diversity of thought and opinion.
For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
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