Strategic Global Mobility & Immigration Director

11105 Expedia, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 208,000 - 291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group seeks a strategic Director of Global Mobility & Immigration to design and execute scalable mobility programs across the globe, balancing employee experience with compliance and business needs. You will lead a global team, partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Talent Acquisition, and oversee work authorization, relocation, vendor relationships, and analytics to drive measurable outcomes.

This role is based in Seattle and focuses on transforming mobility into a strategic enabler

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a global mobility and immigration team.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Global mobility leadership

Strategic business enablement

Cross-functional partnership

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Vendor & stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Public company experience

Tools

RFP processes

Contract negotiations

Immigration/work authorization systems

Job description

Expedia Group seeks a strategic Director of Global Mobility & Immigration to design and execute scalable mobility programs across the globe, balancing employee experience with compliance and business needs. You will lead a global team, partner with HR, Legal, Finance, and Talent Acquisition, and oversee work authorization, relocation, vendor relationships, and analytics to drive measurable outcomes.

This role is based in Seattle and focuses on transforming mobility into a strategic enabler