Mobility Specialist

KONE•Lisle, IL

6d•$93,400 - $128,480

About The Position

The Mobility Specialist leads the mobility function across the Americas (United States, Canada, and Mexico), covering immigration, business travel support, relocations, international assignments, tax compliance coordination, and vendor management. The role is the primary regional contact for mobility matters and works with internal stakeholders, including Global Mobility, Payroll, Finance, and Talent Acquisition, as well as external service providers, to deliver compliant, efficient, and employee-focused support. The position also supports the broader Performance & Reward function through workforce analytics, dashboard development, reporting, process automation, and operational improvement initiatives that strengthen decision-making and operational efficiency. The role is based in Lisle, Illinois, and requires approximately 20% travel, with minimal advance planning.

Requirements

At least 5 years of immigration and/or Global Mobility experience in a corporate environment.
Experience supporting immigration and work authorization processes.
Experience managing external vendors and service providers.
Strong knowledge of immigration law in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with a solid compliance background.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers from varied cultures and backgrounds.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and experience with HRIS.
Ability to handle sensitive and personal matters with tact and confidentiality, prioritize work, and recognize situations requiring urgency.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time, with minimal advance planning.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related business field.

Nice To Haves

French and/or Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

Lead immigration processes across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Coordinate immigrant and non-immigrant visa activities; manage work authorization requirements and compliance tracking.
Provide guidance on mobility matters to employees, managers, Talent Acquisition, and P&C partners, and monitor regulatory changes for organizational impact.
Coordinate business travel visa requirements and travel support; assess work authorization requirements for business travel within and outside the Americas.
Partner with external providers on compliant business travel and monitor traveler compliance through tracking and reporting.
Coordinate domestic and international relocations through external providers and support inbound and outbound international assignments with Global Mobility.
Provide in-country support for expatriates and international assignees, coordinating assignment services and employee support throughout the assignment lifecycle.
Coordinate mobility-related tax services and compliance activities with external providers; partner with Payroll, Finance, Global Mobility, and vendors on administration and reporting.
Manage relationships with immigration, relocation, tax, and travel-support providers; monitor service delivery, escalations, compliance risks, and employee experience.
Support mobility policy administration and governance activities.
Conduct workforce and talent mobility analyses based on business needs.
Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, analytics, and reporting solutions for Mobility and broader Performance & Reward initiatives.
Support recurring and ad hoc reporting requests from leaders and stakeholders.
Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities; develop reporting solutions, dashboards, and workflows.
Support technology solutions that improve efficiency, data quality, and user experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary and a KONE Annual Bonus plan with a 10% target incentive based on company and individual goals.
Flexible work schedule.
Opportunities to learn and grow.
401(k) employer match and employer non-elective contribution.
Well-being Program.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Digital health solutions and telehealth.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
Family and Medical Leave, parental leave, and leave to care for a domestic partner.
Paid time off and holidays.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability; buy-up long-term disability.
Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity and accident insurance.
Identity theft protection and legal insurance.
KONE Credit Union.
Tuition reimbursement.
Commuter benefits.