Immigration & Mobility Manager

** This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates cannot require sponsorship now or in the future**

The Immigration & Mobility Manager will lead and manage complex immigration, mobility and compliance programs supporting a growing, diverse population of ASM talent.  This role oversees US immigration processes and vendor management, domestic relocation policy and I-9 program ownership.  The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive and highly skilled in navigating immigration policy, HR compliance frameworks and vendor relationships. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Strategic Immigration Program Leadership 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive immigration strategy aligned with workforce planning and organizational goals. 

• Manage overall immigration policy design, updates and implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory changes. 

• Provide strategic guidance to executive staff, managers and People Partners on immigration processes, timelines, risks and compliance requirements. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all immigration matters, advising employees, leaders, and HR / TA partners on global and US immigration requirements, policies and complex case scenarios. 

• Monitor and analyze immigration trends, regulatory changes and enforcement activity to proactively inform leadership and update policies. 
  
  

Immigration Support & Global Mobility Liaison 

• Serve as the US liaison for Global Mobility programs, coordinating international assignments, visa strategy and cross-border workforce needs. 

• Provide timely, accurate and empathetic guidance to employees, managers, and stakeholders on international transfers, relocations and immigration impacts on employment decisions. 

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to assess sponsorship eligibility and advise on candidate cases and hiring scenarios to support competitive talent decisions while maintaining compliance and internal consistency. 

• Partner with Global Mobility team to ensure seamless end-to-end mobility processes 

• Support employees through immigration milestones, documentation needs and compliance touchpoints. 
  
  

Vendor Management 

• Lead the relationship with immigration, mobility and relocation vendors, ensuring high-quality service delivery, performance accountability, program consistency and positive employee experience. 

• Oversee vendor contracting, renewals, service-level expectations, escalations and continuous improvement efforts. 

• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to optimize case processing efficiencies, communication workflows and reporting. 
  
  

US Domestic Relocation Policy 

• Own and manage the US domestic relocation policy, ensuring clarity, compliance and alignment with mobility best practices. 

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external relocation providers to manage relocation cases, cost estimates, exceptions and escalations. 

• Conduct periodic policy reviews to ensure competitiveness and operational effectiveness. 
  

Executive and Legal Interface 

• Collaborate with executive leadership and general counsel on immigration-related risk management, policy approval and strategic workforce planning. 

• Prepare and present immigration and mobility program updates, KPIs and compliance reports to senior leadership. 

• Advise on complex cases or escalations requiring legal interpretation or executive decision-making. 
  
  

I-9 Program Ownership 

• Oversee comprehensive I-9 program management, including strategy, retention compliance and internal audits. 

• Ensure accuracy and compliance with federal regulations 

• Own vendor management and system administration for the I-9 platform 
  
  

Compliance & Audit Readiness 

• Partner with Legal and People teams to support aligned audit readiness, data integrity, reporting and documentation. 

• Align necessary compliance actions to the annual People compliance calendar, including training, policy reviews and onboarding updates. 

• Monitor federal and state regulatory changes affecting immigration, mobility and employment compliance, recommending timely updates to practices and documentation. 
  
  

Policy & Handbook Management 

• Participate in employee handbook audits, policy publication cycles and signature tracking to ensure full completion and compliance. 

• Support Employee Relations partners with policy documentation, escalations and enforcement actions related to immigration or employment eligibility issues. 
  
  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. 

• 7+ years of immigration experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or program-owner role. 

• Strong knowledge of US immigration regulations, global mobility concepts, employment eligibility verification and audit / compliance principles. 

• Experience managing external vendors, including immigration counsel and relocation providers. 

• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic programs and influence senior stakeholders. 

• Excellent organizational, communication and project management skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully work cross-functionally. 
  
  

Preferred Qualifications 

• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR 

• I-9 and E-Verify certifications 

• Immigration Law or Paralegal Certification 

• Experience with global mobility programs, international assignments or relocation policy management. 

Location:  

This role will be based out of our Phoenix – Elwood location until ASM’s new American headquarters building has been completed in North Scottsdale.