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Turner Construction Company

HR Director – Global Immigration & Mobility

Turner Construction Company, New York, New York, us, 10261

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New York, NY 10001 USA Minimum Years Experience :

15 Travel Involved :

0-10% Job Type :

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Salaried Exempt Position Description : Lead development and implementation of the company’s Global Immigration & Mobility (GIM) strategy aligned with business goals. Provide expert-level guidance, support, and communication of options and requirements to deliver exceptional employee experience for seamless cross-border travel assignments. Create and standardize GIM policies, programs, and global practices in strict compliance with global immigration, tax, and labor laws. Develop relationships with external partners and align related resources with business needs including global and domestic relocation, international assignments, taxation support, visa sponsorships, Green Card process, and vendor management. Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities : Develop comprehensive Global Immigration & Mobility (GIM) strategy aligned with business goals for growth and informed by data-driven insights to provide best experiences for employees. Create strategy roadmap and proposals to present to executive leadership. Utilize thought-leadership and GIM expertise to develop, implement, and maintain global and domestic strategic direction, policies, practices, and programs. Maintain current and relevant GIM knowledge to mitigate risks and ensure adherence and compliance with relevant country laws and regulations. Provide informed advice to leadership and other stakeholders on how changes may affect company, GIM applications and assignments. Understand international business travel eligibility and requirements. Maintain knowledge of change in status and communicate travel risk assessments and country medical guides to stakeholders. Promote and communicate services available through International SOS (ISOS). Oversee global immigration to ensure employee valid work authorization, including visa applications, work permits, renewals, extensions, and permanent residency processes. Oversee adherence to timely and accurate processing of immigration and mobility documentation for employees. Engage with leaders, employees, and Human Resources (HR) teams to communicate and discuss immigration options and requirements for different visa types, potential risks for individuals and company, work permits for citizens on assignment, expatriates, inpatriates, repatriation, and issues related to visa approvals/renewals that have reached maximum duration. Oversee preparation and filing of global immigration applications, support employees to understand timelines and ensure documents are submitted correctly and accurately. Engage with various immigration providers on behalf of employees to ensure timely responses to inquiries and submission of necessary paperwork. Support individuals facing complex immigration issues, including offboarding of employees with expiring visa status. Develop benchmarks and KPIs for program standards. Monitor GIM programs and develop innovative solutions to improve practices and achieve business goals. Develop audit process of immigration and mobility records and processes to ensure compliance and data integrity. Lead design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of GIM policies, practices, and programs, including expatriate compensation, housing, tax equalization, and allowances, in collaboration with Legal, HR and Finance stakeholders, with use of AI or other technology to evolve systems, considering global needs, risks, dependencies, timing, and technology considerations. Build a global programmatic approach, leveraging technology and external partners, to develop exceptional employee experiences and greater mobility. Manage external service providers (immigration firms, relocation vendors, tax advisors) for high-quality, responsive, and cost-appropriate services. Develop and facilitate training to communicate and educate internal stakeholders on GIM policy, SOPs, guidelines, best practices, and program updates. Facilitate acquisition of GIM support, processes, resources, vendors, and tools to best support employees and programs across organizations. Determine tax services needed for outbound short- and long-term international assignments. Review employee assignment letters and provide guidance on information to include within documentation. Manage and engage with external tax providers to generate tax cost estimates / projections and discuss and resolve tax issues. Lead tax services, processes, and compliance of Tax and Payroll for International travel and/or assignments by external tax provider vendor, including tax orientations, complete tax equalizations, and timely management of tax notices. Oversee tax services, processes, and compliance of Tax and Payroll for International business travelers and/or assignments by external tax provider vendor, including shadow payroll, review of withholding and remitting country taxes, ITIN, T4 wage slips, and certificates of coverage. Monitor Canada and Europe business travelers’ days in country to address tax implications with employee and local HR and Finance. Review tax and immigration provider invoices and facilitate payments as needed. Maintain current and relevant Tax and Payroll knowledge to mitigate risks and ensure adherence and compliance with relevant laws and regulations and provide informed advice to leadership and other stakeholders on how changes may affect employee assignments. May manage direct reports and participate in hiring, onboard new hires, deliver timely performance feedback to staff and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems. Participate in related industry conferences to stay current on GIM trends, best practices, and legislative developments to enhance program offerings and practices affecting GIM and workplace adoption. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree (or advanced degree, Master’s or Juris Doctorate (JD)) from accredited degree program in Human Resources, Organization Development, or related field, with minimum of 15 years of progressive immigration-related experience in HR, global immigration, tax compliance, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Deep knowledge of global immigration, labor, and employment laws and in-depth experience with work visas, permits, and residency requirements Extensive knowledge of global mobility policies and practices Senior Professional in Human Resources (HRCI SPHR) or Society of Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM SCP) certification, or other related certification, preferred Professional certifications related to HR, immigration, or taxation, such as Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), Certified Global Mobility Specialist (GMS), or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), desired Experience developing and leading complex strategic or operational initiatives, managing large-scale transformation projects, and developing and executing a mobility or immigration service vision Familiar with tax laws, compliance requirements, and global tax implications related to international assignments for in-patriates, ex-patriates, and international employees in Canada, Asia, and European countries Familiar with and able to manage expectations with tax consultants / vendors providing tax services Exceptional leadership and accountable management of concurrent complex projects and teams, with problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills; able to manage project/team budgets Understand cultural nuances that may impact immigration and tax-related matters Strong client servicing skills and ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders, with cultural awareness and sensitivity, especially with employees from diverse backgrounds Executive-level presentation skills to effectively represent business requirements and influence decision making Professional interpersonal and written communication skills to convey complex information clearly across organizational levels Professional maturity; represent the company with poise and enthusiasm to diverse audiences Adept at managing through ambiguity in evolving environments and competing demands Demonstrate emotional intelligence elements, including self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, and relationship management Change transformation management and continuous improvement mindset Ability to develop strong, positive working relationships and teams company-wide Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, HR applications) and systems for immigration and tax-related data Active participation or leadership in professional industry organizations Limited travel Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile and travel both short and long distances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may perform work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies and procedures, and applicable laws. Salary:

The salary range for this position in NYC is $194,020 - $281,605. Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer — minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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