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Salary: USD 120,000 - 180,000 / annual
Klaviyo is seeking a Global Mobility and Immigration Program Lead to design and manage the company's comprehensive global mobility program as it scales internationally. This role sits at the intersection of compliance, employee experience, and strategic talent management.
You will serve as the subject matter expert on all immigration and mobility matters, owning the end-to-end experience for employees relocating, obtaining visas, or undertaking international assignments. Key responsibilities include:
**Program Design & Strategy**: Partner with leadership to build a best-in-class mobility program that balances strict compliance with immigration law, tax regulations, and company policy while delivering a seamless, human-centered experience for employees and their families.
**Immigration Management**: Drive US visa petitions from initiation through approval, serving as the central connector between internal stakeholders, external legal counsel, and employees. Stay current on federal, state, and local HR and compensation laws. Manage time-sensitive documentation and data across multiple concurrent processes.
**Compliance & Risk Management**: Monitor the evolving immigration landscape and proactively communicate relevant updates to the employee base. Assess risks for each case, shape strategy accordingly, and keep the organization ahead of potential compliance issues.
**Vendor & Relocation Management**: Partner with relocation service providers to ensure smooth moves for employees and families. Be the trusted point of contact during major life transitions.
**Career Development Through Mobility**: Develop processes for US and international assignments with career growth as the primary objective. Help employees stretch into new roles and markets, build global capabilities, and strengthen the organization's bench strength.
The role requires up to 10% travel for onboarding, team meetings, and industry events, coordinated in advance.
**Requirements**:
- 8+ years of corporate immigration and/or global mobility experience (corporate relocation experience is a plus)
- Understanding of the tax implications of mobility and employment sufficient to identify issues early
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain visa timelines to employees and risk tradeoffs to executives
- Self-starter comfortable in a fast-moving, scrappy environment; moves quickly without compromising accuracy or data integrity
- Strong project, program, and vendor management skills with excellent prioritization and delegation
- Customer-service mindset; genuine desire to make people's lives easier, especially in stressful situations
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, tact, and integrity
