Global Mobility Lead

Roblox; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 205,960 - 240,600; Full time

Job summary

Roblox in San Mateo is seeking a Global Mobility Lead to manage worldwide immigration and relocation programs. The ideal candidate will bring 7-10 years of experience in global mobility, with a focus on corporate immigration.

This role requires expertise in global immigration laws, vendor management, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Salary range is between $205,960 and $240,600 annually with potential equity compensation.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive global mobility experience.
• Experience managing complex corporate immigration programs.
• Exceptional communication skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage global work permit and visa applications.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Legal.
• Provide exceptional support to employees during relocation.

Skills

Global immigration laws

Vendor management

Policy interpretation

Data reporting and analytics

Customer service

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

Tools

Workday

GreenHouse

Jira

Job description

About Roblox

Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiences– all created by our global community of developers and creators.

At Roblox, we’re building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience that they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. We’re on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and looking for amazing talent to help us get there.

A career at Roblox means you’ll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone.

Role Overview

As a Global Mobility Lead, you will report to the Global Mobility Manager who oversees Roblox’s worldwide immigration and relocation programs. As a member of the Global Mobility team, this role will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for employees, managers, and internal stakeholders on complex immigration cases, implications, and relocation logistics. This role will ensure a seamless, compliant, and positive experience for employees and their families throughout their global mobility journey.

You Will:

• Immigration Strategy & Compliance (Core Focus): Serve as Subject Matter expert on global immigration laws. Manage the full lifecycle of global work permit, visa, and residency applications, coordinating with external legal counsel. Conduct immigration assessments, determine eligibility, and identify risks. Ensure robust compliance, maintaining meticulous records and audit trails. Monitor regulatory changes and advise on impacts.
• Vendor Management & Collaboration: Manage relationships with global mobility service providers (immigration firms, relocation companies, tax consultants). Collaborate and advise HR Business Partners, Legal, Finance, and Payroll to ensure streamlined processes.
• Policy Interpretation & Consultation: Interpret and apply global mobility and immigration policies, providing advice on various scenarios.
• Reporting & Analytics: Maintain accurate data in global mobility systems and HRIS. Generate reports and analyze mobility data to identify trends and measure program effectiveness.
• Employee Experience: Provide exceptional customer service and empathetic support to builders and their families.
• Program Development: Assist in developing and updating global mobility policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance. Utilize AI / Automation to create efficiency in the programs. Assist in other HR-related projects and initiatives as assigned.

You Have:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Experience: 7-10 years of progressive global mobility experience, with a significant portion dedicated to managing complex corporate immigration programs across multiple countries. Experience with a multinational corporation or a global mobility/immigration consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Technical Expertise:
  • In-depth, practical knowledge of global immigration laws, processes, and visa types (e.g., H-1B, L-1, EAD, Permanent Residency for US; Intra-company transfers, Skilled Worker Visas for other regions).
  • Strong understanding of global mobility principles, including compensation methodologies, tax equalization/protection, and international relocation logistics.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems like Workday, and other systems like GreenHouse, Jira.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly articulate complex legal and policy information to a diverse audience.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of complex cases simultaneously under pressure.
  • Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.

Certifications (Preferred):

Global Mobility Specialist (GMS) and/or Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) from Worldwide ERC

Compensation

For roles that are based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All full‑time employees are also eligible for equity compensation and for benefits as described on this page.

Annual Salary Range

$205,960 — $240,600 USD

Location & Schedule

Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations to candidates with qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs during the recruiting process.

US Work Authorization

For US based roles only, please note the Company may not be able to employ candidates for this role who have United States work authorization related to certain U.S. visa categories, or support future H‑1B sponsorship at this time.