Director, Global Immigration & Mobility

Expedia, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Travel reimbursement & discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group, Seattle, seeks a Director of Global Mobility & Immigration to lead strategy and operations for international hiring, relocation, and work authorization. You will guide a global team, partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Talent Acquisition, and drive scalable, compliant mobility programs across borders.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, vendor management, and seamless employee experience in a hybrid Seattle office setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading global mobility or immigration programs.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage vendors.
• Strong understanding of immigration processes and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead global mobility and immigration strategy and team performance.
• Oversee work authorization, visa sponsorship, and relocation services.
• Governance, policy design, and program governance across regions.
• Vendor management, contract negotiations, and SLA reviews.
• Develop analytics and dashboards to track program outcomes.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Global Mobility

Immigration Compliance

Vendor Management

Data Analytics

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Director, Global Immigration & Mobility page is loaded## Director, Global Immigration & Mobilitylocations: Washington - Seattle Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 21, 2026 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: R-110841At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.**Director, Global Mobility & Immigration****Introduction to the Team**Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including our Global Finance Org., Traveler and Partner Service Platform, Legal Team, Strategy and Corporate Development Team, and People & Places Org.The Global Mobility and Immigration team helps Expedia Group hire, move, and support talent across borders. This role partners with leaders across People & Places, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and the business to enable workforce mobility while balancing employee experience, operational effectiveness, compliance, and business needs.**Make an impact!**As Director, Global Mobility and Immigration, you will set the strategy and lead the evolution of programs that support international hiring, employee relocation, work authorization, and workforce mobility. You will modernize scalable, data-informed solutions and advise senior leaders on how mobility can enable business growth, talent deployment, market entry, organizational change, and an inclusive employee experience.**What You'll Do:****Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership*** Lead and develop a global team of mobility and immigration professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and partnership.* Develop and execute Expedia Group's global mobility and immigration strategy in alignment with business priorities, workforce planning, and talent acquisition objectives.* Serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on workforce mobility, international hiring, talent deployment, and emerging mobility trends.* Partner with stakeholders across People, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition to ensure mobility programs support evolving organizational needs.* Evaluate workforce mobility implications associated with business expansion, organizational redesign, acquisitions, and new employment models.* Design scalable mobility solutions that support business growth while maintaining a strong focus on employee experience and compliance.* Support the mobility infrastructure required for new market entry, entity establishment, and organizational integration initiatives.**Program Leadership & Operations*** Own the global mobility and immigration policy framework, including governance, risk management, and program design.* Lead global immigration and mobility programs, including work authorization, visa sponsorship, permanent residence support, and relocation services.* Establish governance frameworks that ensure consistent delivery, operational efficiency, and policy compliance.* Review and adapt mobility policies to ensure competitiveness, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.* Drive program effectiveness through continuous process improvement and service optimization.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with employee movement across jurisdictions.**Vendor Management*** Oversee relationships with immigration, relocation, and mobility service providers.* Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, service-level management, and performance reviews.* Conduct RFP processes and implement solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and employee experience.* Ensure vendor partnerships deliver scalable support aligned with Expedia Group's global workforce needs.**Technology, Analytics & Innovation*** Champion the use of technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance mobility and immigration operations.* Develop analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities that provide insights into program performance, workforce trends, service levels, and costs.* Establish key performance indicators and governance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.* Leverage data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and optimize program outcomes.* Explore innovative approaches to improve employee experience and operational scalability.**Qualifications**:* 10+ years of progressive experience leading global mobility, immigration, relocation, or workforce mobility programs within complex multinational organizations.* Demonstrated success transforming mobility functions into strategic business enablers that support hiring, retention, workforce planning, and location strategy.* Strong understanding of global immigration processes, workforce mobility compliance requirements, payroll considerations, and regulatory frameworks.* Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders across HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition.* Strong track record of driving operational excellence, program transformation, change management, and service delivery improvements.* Experience managing global vendor ecosystems and complex stakeholder relationships.**Preferred*** Experience supporting a publicly traded global organization.* Demonstrated ability to influence geographically dispersed stakeholders across multiple regions.* Experience building and scaling global programs during periods of organizational growth and transformation.***Please note this role is only available in Seattle and aligned to our flexible hybrid policy, requiring three days a week in office.***The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $207,500.00 to $290,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $332,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.**Benefits and perks**Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at .**Accommodation requests**Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at .**About Expedia Group**Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.**Important notice**Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group