Immigration Specialist, Global Mobility (Associate)

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) employer match

Paid Time Off and parental leave

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. is seeking an Immigration Specialist, Global Mobility to deliver operational support for immigration and mobility services, focusing on U.S. immigration and global business travel.

You will collaborate with HR, leaders, and vendors to ensure compliant employee experiences. The role involves processing visas and work permits, documenting processes, and expanding coverage to additional regions as training proceeds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Experience supporting immigration services and cross-border travel.
• Ability to collaborate across HR, operations, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support efficient Global Mobility operations with clear process documentation and timely communications.
• Own global business travel processes with country-specific guidance and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate and review immigration initiation questionnaires and filings/applications.
• Partner with vendors to manage visas, permits, and permanent residency across entities.
• Prepare travel letters and onboarding compliance documentation as applicable.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from leaders, employees, and vendors regarding immigration matters.

Skills

Cross-timezone collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Agile mindset

Remote-first experience

Stakeholder engagement

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, legal studies, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. Advancing new ideas every day to build even stronger clients, individuals and communities. We’re helping our clients find new ways to drive growth, enhance business performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. And, we’re developing strategies and implementing solutions that enable the transformative change they need to own their future. As a member of the Huron corporate team, you’ll help to evolve our business model to stay ahead of market forces, industry trends and client needs. Our accounting, finance, human resources, IT, legal, marketing and facilities management professionals work collaboratively to support Huron’s collective strategies and enable real transformation to produce sustainable business results. Join our team and create your future. Huron’s Global Mobility team supports the movement of talent across borders with a focus on compliance, employee experience, and practical business partnership.

The Immigration Specialist, Global Mobility, will provide operational support for immigration and global mobility services, with a primary focus on U.S. immigration and global business travel. This role will work closely with the Global Mobility team members, report to the Immigration Program Lead, and partner with HR, business leadership, and corporate functions to support a high-quality, compliant employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support efficient Global Mobility operations through clear process documentation, timely communications, and practical issue resolution.
• Own global business travel processes, providing country-specific guidance to employees and business leaders (including cost and timeline estimates), and timely complete related internal service request tickets in close partnership with external vendors.
• Coordinate and review immigration initiation questionnaires and filings/applications, including business visa/work permit applications and renewals, ensuring compliance and timely processing.
• Partner with external vendors to manage business/work visas, permits, and permanent residency applications across global entities.
• Prepare travel letters and support advisement of onboarding compliance documentation (e.g., I-9 forms) for visa holders and business travelers, as applicable.
• Assist in responding to business leader, employee, and vendors inquiries regarding immigration matters and case statuses, with an initial focus on North America and expanding to other countries as training allows.
• Communicate immigration requirements, government procedures, cost estimates, and expected timelines clearly to HR partners, employees, and business leaders.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records and reporting for immigration cases and business travel.
• Contribute to internal content creation for mobility webpages and knowledge articles.
• Participate in ad-hoc global mobility function project initiatives (e.g., process improvements, implementations, etc.) and stay current on global mobility industry trends.
• Ensure adherence to Global Mobility policies, procedures, and country-specific regulations, including compliance with country laws and employee benefits.
• Ability to network, both internally and with industry professionals, to stay up-to-date on current Global Mobility, immigration, compliance, cross-border tax, business travel, and industry trends.
• Virtual and in-person networking opportunities may be required to stay atop trends.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, legal studies, or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience, directly supporting immigration services and cross-border business travel.
• Strong and proven ability to work and execute effectively and autonomously within a virtual team spanning multiple time zones.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build trusted relationships with stakeholders across HR, operations, and business leadership.
• This is a role that will require you to work with new analysts up through C-Suite and external vendor partners, so a proven ability to effectively partner with and execute these stakeholders will be critical.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in a fast-paced professional services environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and explaining complex topics to non-experts.
• Proven ability to work in the abstract and through ambiguity (in a professional services environment) will be crucial.
• Agile mindset with a focus on employee experience, process improvement, and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience in remote-first environments.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office applications, and mobility/vendor platforms.
• Familiarity with immigration laws across multiple countries.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GMS/GMS-T, GPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR, CIPD) are a plus.
• Prior experience in a global consulting or professional services firm.

The estimated base salary for this job is £30,000 - £40,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is £34,500 - £46,000. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

• The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.
• Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year.

Position Level Associate Country United Kingdom

Huron is redefining what a global consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together. Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business.

We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.