Global Mobility Specialist

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Share scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work

Global bonus plan

Rewards scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

KLA's SPTS division seeks a Global Mobility specialist to support immigration and relocation across EMEA, partnering with HR, external vendors and employees to deliver high‑quality mobility services. You will triage requests, ensure timely completion and maintain accurate case tracking.

You will manage visa applications, renewals and work permits; ensure compliance with immigration, tax and social security rules; collaborate to streamline processes and develop SOPs and training materials for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and immigration case handling experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working cross-culturally.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume immigration cases, including visa applications, renewals, extensions, work permits.
• Monitor case progress and results, maintain tracking, prepare reports, obtain approvals, ensure timely completion.
• Ensure compliance with immigration, tax, social security, prevailing wage, documentation and mobility policy requirements.
• Collaborate with external legal vendors to streamline case management and service delivery.
• Develop country-specific expertise and provide guidance to HR, managers, and employees on mobility policies.
• Coordinate relocation services with relocation vendors, including initiation, tracking, issue resolution, and employee support.
• Participate in global mobility projects and continuous improvement focused on efficiency and service quality.
• Develop, maintain, and update SOPs, process documentation, training materials and knowledge resources.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-cultural collaboration

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, international relations or similar

Job description

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End‑market applications include micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry‑leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process‑enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End‑market applications include micro‑electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry‑leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process‑enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Group/Division

The Legal Compliance Organization (LCO) team headquartered in Milpitas, CA and second headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI provides legal guidance to further KLA’s strategic objectives and protect and preserve the legal, ethical and financial integrity and reputation of the Company. With specific expertise in the areas of corporate law, commercial law, employment law, and intellectual property; the LCO offers strategic legal counsel that is informed by a clear understanding of the company’s business objectives and expertise in the laws and regulations relevant to the business worldwide.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Serve as a key member of the Global Mobility team supporting immigration and relocation across EMEA, partnering closely with internal collaborators, external vendors, and employees to deliver high-quality mobility services.

In this role you will:

• Manage high-volume immigration cases, including visa applications, renewals, extensions, work permits.
• Monitor case progress and results, maintain accurate tracking systems, prepare reports, obtain required approvals, and ensure timely completion of all immigration processes.
• Ensure compliance with immigration, tax, social security, prevailing wage, documentation, and mobility policy requirements, identifying and mitigating compliance risks.
• Collaborate with external legal vendors to streamline case management processes and improve service delivery.
• Develop country-specific expertise and provide guidance to HR, managers, and employees on mobility-related policies and practices.
• Coordinate relocation services in partnership with relocation vendors, including initiation, tracking, issue resolution, and employee support.
• Participate in global mobility projects and continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process optimization, automation, service quality, and employee experience.
• Develop, maintain, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), process documentation, training materials, and knowledge resources to ensure consistency and scalability across the program.
• Triage incoming requests and prioritize work based on business impact, compliance requirements, and service-level expectations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners, including HR to support effective mobility program administration.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, international relations or similar field plus related experience in immigration case handling.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate concisely, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated interest in working cross-culturally.
• Ability to self‑direct work, prioritize competing assignments, and drive assignments to timely completion in a high-volume workflow.

What we will offer you?

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), share scheme, contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, rewards scheme and life assurance

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer