Lead International HR/Global Mobility Specialist

Position Summary The Lead Global Mobility Specialist plays a critical role in managing The Washington Post’s international workforce. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards you will shape and evolve the frameworks, policies, and programs that support employees across multiple countries. Operating with a high degree of independence, you will serve as the organization’s subject‑matter expert on global mobility, immigration, and international HR operations. Your work directly impacts the organization’s ability to manage and support a complex, distributed workforce. Responsibilities Act as a key advisor to HR and business leaders on international workforce strategy, employment structures, and risk management. Own and enhance the end‑to‑end experience for international employees, ensuring consistency, clarity, and operational excellence in hiring, onboarding, immigration and off‑boarding processes. Act as a project manager for a cross‑functional team consisting of HR, Tax, Finance, Risk Management, Payroll and client groups (Newsroom, Sales and Engineering) by developing action plans for each country’s expansion, employee relocations or entities’ closures, documenting roles and responsibilities, running regular team meetings, tracking costs, facilitating information collection and dissemination, ensuring adherence to deadlines and communicating with impacted employees and hiring managers. Ensure compliance with national and international labor laws by monitoring employment laws, immigration laws and compensation practices in each country. Establish standards and best practices that ensure consistency, scalability and compliance across all international operations, including shared tools and resources such as project plans, checklists, knowledge databases and standard operating procedures. Monitor and assess changes in global mobility trends and immigration regulations, proactively recommend and implement updates to policies and practices. Ensure timely processing of visa and green card cases by liaising with sponsored employees, managers, department heads, general counsel and immigration counsel. Establish clear communication frameworks that enable employees and managers to navigate international HR and mobility processes. Provide strategic input into total rewards approaches, ensuring alignment with local market practices and organizational objectives. Own international benefits, including annual renewals, employee communications and vendor payments. Manage immigration and international legal counsel relationships. Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, International Business, Industrial & Labor Relations or related field. At least 10 years of domestic HR experience; 5+ years of international HR operations and immigration experience. Knowledge of human resource practices, expatriate assignment and immigration management. Ability to interpret complex international labor laws and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable guidance and organizational policies. Proven track record of developing and implementing policies, redesigning processes and procedures, and building infrastructures and tools to ensure an efficient HR operation. Excellent project management, time management and organizational skills. Ability to interface and communicate with all levels of workforce from entry level to senior management. Ability to balance business needs with regulatory requirements and employee experience while navigating complex and sensitive immigration matters. Team player with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships internally and externally. Compensation and Benefits Salary range: $105,600 – $176,000 annually. Bonus or incentive program may be available. Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage. Company‑paid pension and 401(k) match. Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave. Nine paid holidays and two personal days. 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent. Robust mental health resources. Backup care and caregiver concierge services. Gender‑affirming services. Pet insurance. Free Post digital subscription. Leadership and career development programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr