Principal Global Mobility Analyst

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

1d • $110,400 - $165,600 • Remote

About The Position

The Global Mobility Consultant is responsible for leading the company's global immigration program of 70+ countries in partnership with external immigration service providers, and manages a broad range of international mobility activities, including global assignments, one-way international transfers, commuter arrangements, and other cross-border employment scenarios. This role serves as the primary point of contact for employees, managers, HR partners, and external vendors, ensuring a seamless employee experience while maintaining compliance with immigration, tax, payroll, and employment regulations. This is a remote role with strong preference for candidates living near Operational Headquarters (OHQ) in MN for regular in person meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of experience in global immigration, global mobility, international HR, or a related field. Or advanced degree and 5+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing global immigration programs and working with external immigration vendors.
• Strong understanding of international assignment administration, cross-border employment, and mobility program operations.
• Experience partnering with HR, Legal, Payroll, Tax, Compensation, and business stakeholders.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and consulting skills.
• Experience supporting a multinational organization with a globally distributed workforce.
• Knowledge of global mobility tax, payroll, and compliance considerations.
• Experience with mobility and immigration case management systems.
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's global immigration program in partnership with external immigration providers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for immigration-related matters and provide guidance to employees, managers, and HR stakeholders.
• Monitor immigration compliance requirements and ensure adherence to local laws and company policies.
• Manage vendor performance, service delivery, reporting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Tax, Legal and business leaders to address complex immigration matters and mitigate risk.
• Manage end-to-end mobility cases, including: Long-term and short-term international assignments, One-way international transfers, International commuter arrangements, Business traveler and other cross-border employment scenarios.
• Provide consultation and guidance to HR partners, managers, and employees on mobility policies, program requirements, and assignment-related considerations.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of mobility arrangements.
• Oversee mobility documentation, cost projections, approvals, and case tracking.
• Ensure alignment across immigration, tax, payroll, compensation, benefits, and relocation workstreams.
• Maintain and enhance global mobility policies, processes, and operational guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve the employee and stakeholder experience.
• Track mobility program metrics and provide reporting and insights to leadership.
• Support audits and compliance reviews related to mobility and immigration activities.
• Stay informed on evolving immigration, employment, and mobility trends and regulations.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal