Director, Global Immigration & Mobility

Expedia•Seattle, WA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Global Mobility and Immigration will set strategy and lead the evolution of programs that support international hiring, employee relocation, work authorization, and workforce mobility at Expedia Group. The role will modernize scalable, data-informed solutions and advise senior leaders on how mobility can enable business growth, talent deployment, market entry, organizational change, and an inclusive employee experience. The Director leads a global team and partners with leaders across People & Places, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and the business. The role owns the global mobility and immigration policy framework and programs, including governance, risk management, work authorization, visa sponsorship, permanent residence support, and relocation services. It also oversees service providers and champions technology, automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve program performance, operational scalability, compliance, and employee experience. This role is available only in Seattle and follows a flexible hybrid policy requiring three days per week in the office.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a global team of mobility and immigration professionals, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and partnership.
Develop and execute the global mobility and immigration strategy in alignment with business priorities, workforce planning, and talent acquisition objectives.
Advise HR and business leaders on workforce mobility, international hiring, talent deployment, and emerging mobility trends.
Partner with People, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition to ensure programs support evolving organizational needs.
Evaluate mobility implications of business expansion, organizational redesign, acquisitions, and new employment models.
Design scalable mobility solutions that support business growth, employee experience, and compliance.
Support mobility infrastructure for new market entry, entity establishment, and organizational integration.
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 for consistent delivery, operational efficiency, and policy compliance.
Review and adapt mobility policies for competitiveness, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.
Improve program effectiveness through continuous process improvement and service optimization.
Work cross-functionally to identify and mitigate risks associated with employee movement across jurisdictions.
Oversee immigration, relocation, and mobility service providers, including vendor selection, contract negotiations, service-level management, and performance reviews.
Conduct RFP processes and implement vendor solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and employee experience.
Champion technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance mobility and immigration operations.
Develop analytics, dashboards, and reporting on program performance, workforce trends, service levels, and costs.
Establish key performance indicators and governance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Use data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and optimize program outcomes.