Senior Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist

Squarespace • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $79.50k - $127.65k / year • 1w ago

We are seeking a Senior Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist to join our People Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing a seamless, "white glove" experience for our employees navigating immigration and relocation processes. You will manage cases from start to finish, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring a smooth, supportive journey for our employees. Your work will be crucial in helping our workforce scale globally while prioritizing the employee experience and adapting to a constantly evolving immigration landscape.

This position reports to the Senior Manager, People Operations and is on a hybrid work schedule. You will work from our West Village HQ with 2-3 in-office days per week.

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Immigration Case Management

Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted resource for employees and candidates on all immigration and visa-related inquiries.
Manage the end-to-end preparation and execution of immigration petitions (e.g., H-1B, L-1, TN) and permanent residency applications (e.g., PERM, I-140) in close collaboration with People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and Legal.
Act as a key liaison with external immigration counsel, ensuring cases are processed efficiently and employees are kept informed at every stage.
Stay current on changes to U.S. and global immigration regulations, adapting processes and providing clear, flexible guidance to employees and internal partners.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant records. Keeping case status updated in internal systems, and ensuring audit-readiness and process integrity.

Relocation & Global Mobility

Develop, communicate, and manage tailored relocation packages that support business objectives and employee needs
Coordinate with third-party relocation vendors to provide a high-touch and seamless experience for relocating employees.
Assist with the administration of relocation benefits, including monitoring the disbursement of funds and supporting compliance efforts in partnership with Finance.
Provide guidance and support to employees on relocation logistics and processes, ensuring a positive transition.

Employee Experience & Operations

Oversee complex case management across the U.S., Ireland, and other global markets, ensuring timeliness, compliance, and employee support throughout each lifecycle.
Prioritize a positive employee experience by offering clear, compassionate, and timely communication throughout the immigration and mobility lifecycle.
Collaborate with internal teams like People Partners, Talent Acquisition, and the business to ensure a holistic and well-coordinated approach to each case.
Assess and optimize our current immigration and relocation programs, recommending scalable, future-ready solutions to meet evolving global needs.
Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience, reduce risk, and propose solutions to optimize our operational workflows.

Other Responsibilities

- Support the People Operations team with high-priority projects and day-to-day operations as needed.
- Contribute to shaping the strategy and deliverables of the People Operations function with a focus on global impact.

Who We're Looking For

4-6 years of experience in an in-house or corporate setting, focused on U.S. and global immigration and relocation case management.
Strong knowledge of various U.S. visa processes (e.g., H-1B, L-1, E-3, O-1) and green card procedures.
Experience working directly with employees and external counsel to manage cases from initiation through final resolution.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-service mindset and the ability to handle sensitive information with integrity.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience with domestic and global relocation programs.
Knowledge of immigration procedures in global markets, particularly Ireland.

Benefits & Perks

A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Global Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
Pretax commuter benefit
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match to community organizations
8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop
Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $79,500 - $127,650 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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