Global Mobility and Benefits Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Global Mobility and Benefits Manager to lead regulatory and workforce compliance activities for a transport organization based in Norfolk, Virginia. This role oversees immigration-related administration, benefits and leave compliance, and policy governance while working closely with human resources, mobility specialists, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of employment regulations, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex compliance obligations into practical guidance for the business.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional and international stakeholders to manage employment eligibility and immigration administration for the North American workforce.

• Work closely with mobility and human resources teams to maintain accurate records, agreements, and compliance-related activity tied to employee movement programs.

• Build, track, and oversee budgets connected to immigration and global mobility operations within the region.

• Lead the interactive accommodation process across North America, ensuring timely coordination, documentation, and alignment with applicable requirements.

• Review changes in federal, state, and local regulations affecting health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellness programs, and advise the organization on necessary actions.

• Direct compliance reviews, regulatory inquiries, and audit responses, coordinating with internal teams and external parties to resolve issues and implement corrective measures.

• Maintain plan documents, internal procedures, and employee-facing communications so they remain accurate, current, and aligned with legal and plan requirements.

• Perform ongoing assessments of benefit plans, leave administration, and vendor practices to identify risk, improve controls, and support effective operations.

• Oversee testing, eligibility validation, dependent verification, and broader monitoring activities for health and welfare plans.

• Design and deliver compliance education for HR teams, people managers, and plan administrators to strengthen understanding and consistent execution.

• Experience managing employment-based immigration processes and work authorization compliance.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and related regulatory obligations.
• Proven ability to support compliance audits, investigate findings, and drive corrective action plans.
• Strong capability in compliance reporting and turning operational data into clear executive-level insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including tools used for reporting, analysis, and presentations.
• Effective presentation and communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements to varied audiences.
• Familiarity with ADA-related processes, background checks, privacy considerations, and broader workforce compliance practices.