Strategic Global Mobility & Immigration Lead

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid premiums for benefits

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Flexible time off and holidays

Wellness, commuting, learning stipends

Parental leave and fertility/adoption

Mental health resources

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Ladders in San Francisco, CA seeks a Principal Program Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration to own the strategy and execution of global mobility and immigration programs that support international hiring and workforce planning.

You will partner with HR, recruiting, legal, and external vendors to translate changing requirements into practical business guidance, shaping relocation support, budget planning, and compliance processes for informed hiring decisions across regions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing immigration and global mobility programs end to end.
• Global experience managing immigration cases across multiple countries.
• Hands-on knowledge of immigration and mobility requirements in AMER, APAC, and EMEA regions.
• Experience with immigration services vendors such as Envoy or similar.
• Familiarity with U.S. employment-based visa categories and their business implications.
• Proven ability to build programs from scratch, including relocation services.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills with HR and recruiting teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end immigration caseload in partnership with external immigration counsel, translating legal advice into business recommendations.
• Advise on the immigration budget, including forecasting costs and reviewing invoices.
• Track changes in immigration law and assess their impact on hiring plans.
• Develop and maintain the company's immigration policy as a reference for sponsorship and timelines.
• Design and implement a relocation program, including vendor selection and policy design.
• Advise on relocation costs to inform hiring decisions and flag needs at the offer stage.
• Manage core HR compliance related to immigration cases and maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

Global mobility

Immigration management

Cross-functional partnership

Budget & policy design

Vendor management

Tools

Envoy

Job description

Ladders in San Francisco, CA seeks a Principal Program Manager, Global Mobility & Immigration to own the strategy and execution of global mobility and immigration programs that support international hiring and workforce planning.

You will partner with HR, recruiting, legal, and external vendors to translate changing requirements into practical business guidance, shaping relocation support, budget planning, and compliance processes for informed hiring decisions across regions.