Global Immigration and Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Global Mobility & Immigration
• Manage visa applications and immigration documentation needed for sponsoring employees to work in the U.S., India, Brazil, Singapore, and Ireland and other international locations as needed.
• Advise HR leadership on emerging international immigration laws and risk areas on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with legal to create, implement, and update global HR, mobility policies and international handbooks.
• Partner with global mobility vendor to manage mobility cases, including short-term assignments, long-term transfers, and remote work.
• Track and report on global mobility and immigration data (visa status, work authorization, travel days, etc.).
• Compliance & Reporting
• Partner with external immigration counsel and PEOs to ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax registrations, and statutory reporting requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Conduct HR compliance audits in partnership with local counsel in each jurisdiction.
• Liaise with Finance/Tax and Legal to maintain compliant employment structures, contractor relationships, and payroll requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for government agencies and local authorities on employment-related compliance matters.
• Work with external counsel to update legal documentation, including employment agreements or other related documents.
• Manage background check process and ensure compliance with local labor and employment laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2+ years of experience as global HR, immigration, or mobility management.
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 5+ of experience in global HR, immigration, or mobility management, strong understanding of U.S. immigration laws.
• Experience with employment and HR compliance regulations across India, Brazil, Singapore, and Ireland.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and operational organizations to manage compliance obligations.
• Experience operationalizing compliance procedures and systems.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness to travel (up to 15%).
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA or Bastrop, TX area.
• ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
• Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

Benefits

Additional Information

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GLOBAL IMMIGRATION & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST The Global Immigration & Compliance Specialist will play a crucial role in all aspects of international employment compliance, immigration (domestic and international), and employee mobility across the company's multiple international entities. This role ensures all legal, tax, and employment regulations are met while supporting seamless movement of employee talent.

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