Global Mobility and Operations Specialist

Sabre; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

5 weeks PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Year-end break

Health benefits

Parental leave

Flexible work

Recognition program

Job summary

Sabre seeks a Senior Global Mobility Specialist to join our People Operations team in Texas. You will manage end-to-end relocation, U.S. immigration, and international assignments, turning complex regulations into clear actions. You’ll partner with Legal, Payroll, and vendors to ensure compliant, cost-efficient mobility.

You’ll lead policy development, data analysis, and systemic improvements, while guiding employees with expert advisory support in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in global mobility or related people operations.
• Strong knowledge of US immigration regulations and labor processes.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end relocation and visa/work permit processes across the org.
• Partner with immigration counsel and HR to ensure compliance and strategy.
• Advise on international and US immigration, tax, and labor laws.
• Collaborate with People Partners, Legal, Payroll, and vendors to resolve mobility issues.
• Serve as employee advisor and escalation point for mobility queries.
• Drive system enhancements and automation of global mobility processes.
• Develop and refine mobility/immigration policies aligned with goals.
• Analyze mobility metrics to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage relationships with relocation providers, attorneys, and tax advisors.

Skills

Global mobility

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Global Mobility Specialist to join our global People Operations team, where innovation knows no borders. This team delivers seamless employee experiences by streamlining international assignments, relocations, and talent movements across key regions. It removes cross-border friction and ensures full compliance so teams can focus on driving customer success. With an inclusive culture and flexible work environment, we work together with boldness, curiosity and commitment so we can all win together.

As a Senior Global Mobility Specialist, you will manage end-to-end relocation and U.S. immigration processes across the organization. You will challenge outdated workflows, serve as a trusted advisor to employees, and partner with legal and HR leaders to resolve complex mobility challenges. This role requires sound operational judgment, strong execution, and the ability to turn complex regulatory requirements into clear actions.

What You'll Do

• End-to-End Assignment Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of global mobility assignments, including visa/work permit applications (U.S. and international), relocation logistics, and expatriate support.
• U.S. Immigration Compliance & Case Management: Partners with immigration counsel to manage U.S. immigration processes including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, and Green Card sponsorship. Ensure compliance with USCIS, DOL, and other federal regulations. Liaise with immigration counsel to support case strategy and execution.
• Global Compliance & Advisory: Act as a subject matter expert on international and U.S. immigration, tax, and labor laws. Ensure compliance and mitigate risks across jurisdictions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with People Business Partners, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors to coordinate mobility processes and resolve complex immigration and relocation issues.
• Employee Support: Serves as advisor in case of any queries, as well as escalation point when issues arise.
• System enhancements:
• Maintaining and developing existing system configuration. Looking for opportunities in changing and automating global mobility processes, including leveraging AI-enabled solutions.
• Policy Development & Implementation: Contribute to the development and refinement of global mobility and immigration policies aligned with business goals and legal requirements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze mobility and immigration metrics and trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with relocation providers, immigration attorneys, and tax advisors to ensure high-quality service delivery. Manage accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in global mobility or general people operations area
• Strong knowledge of US immigration regulations and related labor processes
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience with global HRIS systems, ideally in Workday
• Experience working in a international environment

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off (5 weeks PTO your first year!)
• 4 days (one per quarter) of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Year-End break from Dec 26th – Dec 31st
• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Wellness Programs
• Paid parental leave
• An infrastructure that allows flexible working arrangements
• Formal and informal reward, recognition, and acknowledgment programs