Manager, Immigration

SupportFinity™; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager of Global Mobility to oversee immigration processes in the Middle East. The role involves ensuring compliance with local laws, mentoring a team, and developing strategies tailored to regional nuances. Ideal candidates will have a background in Global Mobility and fluency in both Arabic and English, along with a strong understanding of immigration laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Global Mobility or HR in corporate immigration.
• Proven experience in immigration management in the Middle East.
• Strong understanding of regional immigration laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of immigration professionals.
• Ensure compliance with immigration laws and government regulations.
• Develop strategic immigration policies for the region.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Strategic Thinking

Business Acumen

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree or law degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a small to medium team of immigration professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance
• Serve as the in-house expert on Middle East immigration laws, policies, and procedures
• Ensure all immigration strategies and activities are tailored to the specific legal, cultural, and operational nuances of the region
• Ensure full compliance with immigration laws and government regulations across Middle Eastern countries
• Proactively monitor regulatory changes, assess risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain business continuity and legal integrity
• Develop and implement strategic immigration policies and processes for the Middle East region
• Ensure compliance with local laws, government regulations, mobility standards, and internal policies
• Partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Legal, and business leaders to support workforce planning and employee mobility
• Evaluate and streamline immigration processes to enhance operational efficiency, reduce processing time, and improve employee experience
• Track immigration metrics, generate regular reports, and provide insights to leadership
• Proactively monitor immigration trends, risks, and regulatory changes, advising leadership accordingly
• Proven experience in leading organizational readiness for regulatory changes or immigration reforms in Middle East
• Provide guidance, resources, and training to business stakeholders on evolving immigration practices and requirements
• Demonstrated people leadership and management skills
• Strong business acumen with ability to thrive in fast-paced, high stakes and change-driven environment
• Knowledgeable of industry best practices and know how to leverage these to achieve world-class results
• Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required. Master's degree or law degree (LLB/JD), or equivalent, preferred.
• 5+ years professional experience in a Global Mobility, Global Immigration, or HR role in a high-volume corporate immigration environment
• Proven experience in immigration or global mobility management in the Middle East
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent understanding of regional immigration laws and procedures
• Ability to think strategically and execute operationally
• Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in related field or law degree (LLB/JD)

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