Global Mobility Lead - Mobility

This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 12The Role: The US Immigration & Global Mobility Lead owns thedesign, oversight, and operational governanceof the U.S. immigration and global mobility framework. The role ensures: U.S. immigration activities comply with federal regulations and audit standards International employee transfers are executed in alignment with country-specific legal and tax requirements External vendors and counsel operate within defined service levels, escalation protocols, and quality controls The role partners closely with HR, Legal, and business leaders to balancecompliance, talent movement, and business enablement. S&P Globalhas recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/mobility. What's in It for You Enterprise impact:Shape how the company manages immigration risk and global talent mobility. Trusted authority:Serve as the primary internal advisor on U.S. immigration and mobility matters. Vendor-led model:Focus on governance and strategy rather than case filing execution. Global exposure:Work across regions on cross-border transfers and assignment frameworks. IPO-ready role : Build scalable, audit-ready processes aligned with a publicly traded future. Responsibilities & Impact U.S. Immigration Governance & Compliance Act as the primary internal authority on U.S. immigration policy, compliance standards, and risk thresholds. Oversee all U.S. employment-based immigration programs (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, PERM, I-9/E-Verify compliance). Partner with external immigration counsel to ensure filings, documentation, and case strategies meet regulatory and audit requirements. Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact; translate updates into practical policy and process guidance. Lead responses to audits, RFEs, investigations, or compliance inquiries in partnership with Legal and outside counsel. Global Mobility & Cross-Border Transfers Govern global mobility activities, including international transfers, relocations, and assignments, ensuring alignment with local immigration, employment, and tax requirements. Provide advisory guidance on country-to-country transfer feasibility, risk considerations, and policy implications. Partner with HR Business Partners, Legal, Tax, and vendors to coordinate compliant global movements. Support development and maintenance of mobility policies, eligibility frameworks, and approval standards. Vendor & Outside Counsel Management Serve as the primary relationship owner for immigration and mobility vendors and external legal counsel. Define service level expectations, escalation paths, and quality controls. Review vendor performance, metrics, and compliance outcomes; identify improvement opportunities. Coordinate complex or sensitive cases with outside counsel, ensuring consistent communication and documentation. Stakeholder Advisory & Enablement Advise business leaders, HR partners, and Talent teams on immigration and mobility considerations tied to hiring, reorganizations, and workforce planning. Partner with Talent Acquisition on immigration-eligible hiring strategies and timing considerations. Provide clear escalation recommendations on high-risk or non-standard cases. Reporting, Risk Management & Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain reporting on immigration volumes, case status, risk trends, audit exposure, and vendor performance. Identify emerging compliance risks, policy gaps, or operational inefficiencies. Drive continuous improvement of immigration and mobility processes, controls, and documentation. Ensure strong audit trails, governance standards, and data integrity across immigration and mobility programs. Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual's geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses, and certifications. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits that we provide to our employees, please click here.What Makes You a Strong Fit Experience & Expertise Bachelor's degree required; JD, Paralegal certification, or equivalent legal training strongly preferred. Typically 8+ years of experience in U.S. immigration, global mobility, or employment law-adjacent HR roles. Deep working knowledge of U.S. immigration law and compliance frameworks. Experience coordinating global immigration or mobility programs across multiple countries. Experience operating in a vendor-led immigration model within a multinational organization. Technical & Professional Skills Strong legal reasoning and ability to assess risk, precedent, and compliance exposure. Experience partnering with Legal, outside counsel, and regulated vendors. Highly organized with strong documentation and case governance discipline. Comfortable advising senior leaders and HR partners on complex regulatory matters. How You'll Stand Out Trusted, calm advisor with excellent judgment and escalation discipline Strong communicator able to translate complex legal frameworks into business-ready guidance Detail-oriented, audit-ready, and risk-focused Comfortable operating autonomously in a matrixed, global environment Right to Work Requirements: This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.About S&P Global Mobility At S&P Global Mobility, we provide invaluable insights derived from unmatched automotive data, enabling our customers to anticipate change and make decisions with conviction. Our expertise helps them to optimize their businesses, reach the right consumers, and shape the future of mobility. We open the door to automotive innovation, revealing the buying patterns of today and helping customers plan for the emerging technologies of tomorrow. For more information, visitwww.spglobal.com/mobility.What's In It ForYou? Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, PartnershipThroughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global: At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets. Recruitment Fraud Alert: If you receive an email from a spglobalind.com domain or any other regionally based domains, it is a scam and should be reported to reportfraud@spglobal.com. 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