Head of Global Mobility & Immigration

Global Mobility Program Leader

Pay Pal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, Pay Pal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

Pay Pal is seeking a strategic leader of our Global Mobility Program including Immigration Operations. Reporting to the SVP of Total Rewards & People Operations, this leader will oversee Pay Pal's global relocation programs, immigration compliance, tax considerations, and talent mobility initiatives. They will also lead a team of program managers, while partnering with internal stakeholders (people, legal, corporate tax, finance) and business leadership to develop and execute policies that enable seamless employee movement while optimizing business objectives.

The ideal candidate has navigated large scale change and transformation and has owned global mobility and immigration operations in companies with ~ 20k FTE or greater across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global mobility and immigration strategy that supports business growth.
• Ensure compliance with international immigration laws.
• Oversee global transfers, expatriate assignments, and repatriation processes to enhance the employee experience.
• Partner with tax advisors and finance teams to ensure compliance with global tax laws and compensation structures for mobile employees.
• Design, update, and enforce global mobility and immigration policies that address market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, including relocation service providers, immigration attorneys, and tax advisors.
• Partner with HR and talent teams to develop programs that enhance employee retention and career development through mobility opportunities.
• Monitor changes in immigration and tax laws to mitigate risks and ensure corporate compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration :
  Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on mobility trends, workforce planning, and regulatory changes.
• Data & Reporting :
  Use analytics to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.

• 10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant experience as a Global Mobility leader for a large company.
• Program management, policy design, and implementation required.
• In-depth understanding of global immigration, tax compliance, and relocation processes.

• Strategy & Leadership :
  Set the global strategy and multiyear roadmap for mobility and immigration aligned with Pay Pal's talent strategy, workforce planning, and international expansion priorities.
• Establish and chair a cross-functional Mobility & Immigration Governance Council (People, Legal, Tax, Payroll, Finance / FP&A, Talent Acquisition, Equity, Privacy / Security, Real Estate / Travel).
• Serve as a senior advisor to the People Leadership Team and business executives on strategic moves, location strategy, remote and distributed workforce models, and risk / cost tradeoffs.
• Lead a high performing global team of senior program managers; attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Program & Policy Ownership :
  Own end-to-end program design and policies for all mobility populations : permanent transfers, long / short term assignments, cross border commuters, business travelers, early career / rotational programs, and compliant cross border remote / flexible work.
• Define globally consistent frameworks with regional / local adaptability covering relocation benefits, tax & social security, allowances, cost of living (COLA), housing, education, spousal / partner support, and duty of care.
• Partner with Total Rewards on compensation, equity, and benefits on the alignment for mobile populations.
• Global Immigration Leadership :
  Set the global immigration strategy and governance model for work authorization, sponsorship, and permanent residence (e.g., U.S. H1B, L1,…