IntuitiveGlobal Mobility & Immigration Specialist
Company Description
It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.
We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.
The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.
If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position
We are looking for a Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist to join our Total Rewards team, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Benefits & Global Mobility. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in immigration and relocation programs within a global footprint. The role partners closely with our external immigration counsel, relocation management company, and tax services providers to ensure compliance, deliver a seamless employee experience, and optimize program costs. This position manages end-to-end mobility cases in coordination with vendor partners - including short- and long-term assignments, group moves, expatriate and repatriate transitions, and both domestic and international relocations. The Global Mobility & Immigration Specialist also advises internal stakeholders - including Business Leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and other cross-functional teams - on mobility policies, legal requirements, and best practices.
Essential Job Duties
- Primarily oversee the end-to-end mobility experience, serving as a trusted advisor and navigator throughout the employee’s journey and in partnership with external providers.
- Initiate, monitor and manage the lifecycle of immigration and relocation for employees and coordinate with Talent Acquisition, HR, Legal, Finance, Payroll, Stock, Tax, and other internal cross-functional teammates.
- Builds important internal/external relationships through advanced communication skills; knows how to influence and negotiate effectively through communications.
- Contribute to special projects and provide insights and recommendations to our immigration and relocation programs based on need.
- Introduce strategies and document processes, always seeking continued streamlining, improvement, and transformation.
- Manage global mobility requests using a case tracking system through ServiceNow, and shared Outlook email inboxes - focusing on creating seamless employee experience, accurate and timely responses to stakeholders, and identifying and presenting trends.
- Designated point of contact for time sensitive immigration documentation and record keeping as per government regulations.
- Strategize long term visa sponsorship support and escalate high-risk immigration cases.
- Contribute to and analyze the annual H-1B lottery cap process, assisting with case list prep, coordination with counsel, and development of communications.
- Keep apprised of current mobility trends and critical updates related to government regulations and provide consultation to internal stakeholders.
- Function as a consultant to managers and employees, providing guidance on the benefits, challenges, and resources available through global mobility programs.
- Provide training to HR and recruiters on relocation programs and immigration updates.
- Participate in quarterly business reviews with vendor partners.
- Review vendor invoices and create and manage purchase orders.
- Generate routine mobility and data analysis reports for audits as well as compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience working in the field of global mobility, including vendor coordination, expense management, expatriate/repatriate assignments, and domestic and international relocation.
- Minimum 3+ years of U.S. immigration experience within an in‑house corporate environment; law firm experience is a strong plus.
- Robust knowledge of immigration regulations and laws with the ability to translate guidance into practical business recommendations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain complex cases.
- Strong organizational, problem solving and project management skills (i.e. case volume, deadlines, regulatory timelines).
- Proficient in MS Office suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects and tasks as a productive and resilient collaborator in a fast-paced working environment.
- Desire to learn new areas and skills based on rapidly changing business environment and global growth.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Global Mobility Specialist Certification (GMS) or Global Mobility Specialist Certification, Talent Management (GMS-T)
- Experience supporting mobility tax concepts (shadow payroll, hypothetical tax, tax equalization).
- Experience with global assignment frameworks (short-term, long-term, permanent transfer policies).
- Experience with Workday.
**Please note this role requires being onsite 3 days per week in either our Peachtree Corners, GA or Sunnyvale, CA office.
Additional Information
Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.
U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.
Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).
For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.