Staff Global Mobility Specialist, Immigration

About UsRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.Role SummaryRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is looking for a highly experienced Staff Global Mobility Specialist, Immigration to own and scale our immigration and work authorization function. This is a critical individual contributor role responsible for the end-to-end immigration lifecycle—from intern hiring to executive-level transfers—supporting our growth in the US, Canada, and Europe.The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in employment-based visas who thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. You will report into the Talent Acquisition function and act as a strategic partner to Recruiting, HR Business Partners, Legal and hiring teams, ensuring that our talent acquisition and retention strategies are supported by a world-class, compliant, and empathetic immigration program. You will lead the narrative for our global mobility efforts, translating complex legal requirements into seamless experiences for our candidates and employees. This role is based out of our Palo Alto, California office with a flex schedule of 3 days a week onsite.ResponsibilitiesProgram Ownership: Lead the day-to-day execution of the global immigration program, serving as the primary point of contact for all work authorization matters in the US, Canada, and Europe.Case Strategy & Consultation: Analyze complex individual cases (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3, PERM, Blue Cards, ICTs, etc.) to determine viability and develop both short-term and long-term immigration roadmaps for employees.Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a strategic advisor to Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and HRBPs, providing expert guidance on hiring timelines, costs, and risk assessments for international candidates.Global Expansion & Execution: Support the setup and maintenance of work authorization processes in Canada and key European markets, ensuring compliance with local labor market impact assessments and residence permit requirements.Vendor Management: Manage and oversee external immigration counsel, ensuring high-quality filings, strict adherence to SLAs, and cost-effective service delivery.Compliance & Audit: Maintain Public Access Files (PAF) and other required immigration documentation. Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure 100% compliance with DOL, USCIS, and international regulatory bodies.Candidate & Employee Experience: Own the "wing-to-wing" customer experience, providing high-touch support and proactive communication to employees and their families during stressful relocation or filing periods.Process Innovation: Identify opportunities to automate or streamline immigration workflows through ATS integrations and internal tool development.Policy Development: Assist in drafting and updating global mobility policies, including relocation assistance, tax equalization, and green card sponsorship timing.Education: Develop and deliver training sessions for the Talent Acquisition team and management on changing immigration rules, regulations, and "Right to Work" trends.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in an in-house corporate immigration role or a top-tier immigration law firm, specifically within the hi-tech industry.Visa Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of U.S. non-immigrant (H, L, O, TN, E, F-1 STEM OPT) and immigrant (PERM, I-140, I-485) visa types.Global Knowledge: Demonstrated experience handling work authorization and residence permits across various locations across North America and EuropeEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, International Relations, Business, or a related field.Tech Savvy: Proficiency with People Systems (Recruiting, HR), Immigration Case Management software, and understanding how to solve problems from a systems-level perspective.Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-experts with empathy and clarity.Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment, managing a high volume of cases without compromising accuracy.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced Certification: GMS (Global Mobility Specialist) or PHR/SPHR certification.Data Analytics: Ability to translate data into insights to evaluate, program health, processing times, and spend.Advocacy: Experience with immigration policy advocacy or participating in industry groups (e.g., SHRM, Council for Global Immigration).Project Management: Experience leading cross-functional projects related to M&A immigration due diligence or entity changes.Total RewardsTotal compensation packages for full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.Equal OpportunityRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.Candidate Data PrivacyRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.--Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.Compensation Range: $135.8K - $169.8K