Global Immigration & Compliance Manager

SpaceX • Hawthorne, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GLOBAL IMMIGRATION & COMPLIANCE MANAGER The Global Immigration & Compliance Manager oversees all aspects of international employment compliance, immigration (domestic and international), and employee mobility across the company’s multiple international entities. This role ensures all legal, tax, and employment regulations are met while supporting seamless movement of employee talent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience as global HR, immigration, or mobility management

Nice To Haves

• 7+ of experience in global HR, immigration, or mobility management, strong understanding of U.S. immigration laws.
• Experience with employment and HR compliance regulations across India, Brazil, Singapore, and Ireland.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and operational organizations to manage compliance obligations.
• Experience operationalizing compliance procedures and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage visa applications and immigration documentation needed for sponsoring employees to work in the U.S., India, Brazil, Singapore, and Ireland and international offices.
• Develop and implement mobility policies covering short-term assignments, long-term transfers, and remote work.
• Track and report on global mobility data (visa status, work authorization, travel days, etc.).
• Partner with external immigration counsel and PEOs to ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax registrations, and statutory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Conduct HR compliance audits in partnership with local counsel in each jurisdiction.
• Liaise with Finance/Tax and Legal to maintain compliant employment structures, contractor relationships, and payroll requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for government agencies and local authorities on employment-related matters.
• Work with external counsel to update legal documentation, including employment agreements or other related documents.
• Create, implement, and update global HR and mobility policies and handbooks.
• Advise HR leadership on emerging international employment laws and risk areas on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with Compensation and Legal to manage equity reporting obligations and taxation across countries.
• Track equity participants’ tax residency changes and ensure local compliance.

Benefits

• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
• You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees