Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Ferrovial is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35).
Cintra is the leading private-sector transportation infrastructure company in the world, with experience spanning over 55 years of innovative highway development on four continents. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion.
We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
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Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
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Diverse and inclusive culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that celebrates cultural diversity and fosters creativity.
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Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
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Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
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Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Summary:
The Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist contributes to Cintra’s success by serving as the Subject Matter Expert of all immigration and global mobility matters. They are responsible for providing support on existing immigration cases and new visa sponsorship processes, ensuring timely coordination among external law firms and our different Cintra offices. The Immigration & Global Mobility Specialist is also responsible for assisting in global mobility matters related to our Expatriates Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Global Mobility & Payroll:
Serve as the US point of contact for the Expatriates Program, providing assistance in matters related with relocation, global payroll and tax equalization.
Coordinates the end-to-end process for international assignments (long-term and short-term)
Manage the company's global mobility policy and keep track of market trends and compliance changes that may require policy updates.
Assist with payroll audits to identify discrepancies.
Partner with the US Payroll department to answer employee´s questions and ensure the accuracy of information.
Monitor and ensure compliance with HR matters related with the SOX Program.
Immigration Management:
Act as the point of contact and subject matter expert for all US Immigration inquires and questions from employees.
Initiate visa cases with external immigration counsel and assist on projects related to nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, paperwork requirements, gathering information, and reviewing information to ensure accuracy.
Ensure data governance and quality by timely managing reports, immigration files and score cards.
Obtain authorization checks, signatures and validate supporting documentation.
Support on education of recruiters, hiring managers, and employees on immigration matters.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure immigration programs are compliant, efficient, and responsive.
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required
At least 3+ years of experience supporting expatriates' HR & Payroll
Experience with US Immigration Laws and visa management processes.
Reporting and HR Data Analysis experience preferred
Experience with Payroll processing desired
Professional Qualities:
Orientation to details and excellent analytical skills
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion
Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
Ability to interact with external parties and vendors with confidence and clarity as a representative of the organization
Superior writing and verbal communication skills
Must be able to multitask, problem solve and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment
Computer Skills:
Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word, Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint and other PC based programs
Experience with Workday and UltiPro is a plus
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
Infrequent travel required
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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