Lead

Job Description

Designation: Lead – Global Immigration

Experience-6-10 years

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview

The Lead – Global Immigration will be responsible for driving immigration compliance, audit readiness, and process transformation across global entities. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure robust governance, seamless operations, and regulatory adherence across all immigration-related processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Subsidiary Integration & Process Governance

• Conduct data collection, due diligence, and initial assessments for subsidiary integration.
• Analyze findings and publish detailed gap assessment reports with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including HR, Legal, Finance, Risk, OD, Compensation & Benefits, subsidiaries, and external vendors to streamline immigration processes.
• Map and document AS-IS and TO-BE process flows to drive process standardization and efficiency.
• Track and ensure timely completion of periodic compliance certifications across entities.
• Partner with HR and Information Systems teams to onboard and automate immigration processes.

2. Audit Framework & Compliance Management

• Design and implement a comprehensive audit framework for Global Immigration processes, covering:
• International travel
• Work assignments
• New hires and mobility cases
• Conduct periodic internal audits and assessments to ensure compliance robustness and process effectiveness.
• Ensure continuous improvement of compliance controls and operational processes.

3. Audit Management & Stakeholder Coordination

• Lead and anchor audits conducted by:
• Internal auditors
• SOX and CCAT teams
• External vendors and government authorities
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, and Global Immigration colleagues to ensure smooth audit execution.
• Track audit findings and drive timely closure of all action items.

4. Systems & Process Enhancement

• Collaborate with Information Systems (IS) teams for automation and strengthening of controls across systems such as:
• GloMo, iTravel, Timesheet
• ALCON, Payworld, Reference Portal
• SAP, eDocket
• Lead end-to-end system enhancement lifecycle including:
• Business Requirement Document (BRD) preparation
• Requirement discussions
• Review of requirement specifications (RS)
• Participation in solution demos
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and business validation
• Final sign-offs

5. Awareness & Communication

• Develop and execute an organization-wide awareness strategy on immigration compliance.
• Draft policies, guidance documents, and periodic communication (emails, advisories, updates).
• Conduct training sessions and awareness workshops for stakeholders.
• Design, update, and maintain SharePoint or similar platforms as a centralized knowledge repository.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of global immigration processes and compliance frameworks
• Expertise in audit management, SOX controls, and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience in process mapping, transformation, and automation
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience working with enterprise systems (SAP, HRMS, mobility systems)
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in global mobility or immigration compliance roles
• Exposure to multinational environments and cross-border regulations
• Experience managing audits involving external regulators or government bodies
• Familiarity with automation and digital transformation initiatives

Key Outcomes

• Strengthened global immigration compliance framework
• Improved audit readiness and reduced compliance risks
• Standardized and automated immigration processes
• Increased awareness and adherence across the organization