HR Analyst, U.S. Immigration & Global Mobility
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

Job Info

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The Global Mobility Analyst assists with the administration of the global mobility program. This includes domestic and international relocation support, immigration, tax assistance, compensation, and expatriate administration.

The position will serve as a point of contact for Human Resources colleagues and works with external vendors to support all areas of the Global Expatriate Program. This position is accountable for delivering the Global Mobility program including policy compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Assist with the management of global mobility activities for expatriates, domestic and international transfers including expatriate compensation administration, immigration, relocation, and taxation.
• Manage immigration life cycle for all inbound US, Canada and Mexico employees including visas, work permits, and permanent residency.
• Partner closely with external immigration counsels to initiate, track, and review immigration cases, ensuring high level standards.
• Work closely with internal partners including Recruiting, HR Operations, Payroll and Legal on cross-functional processes.
• Work with vendors to ensure SLAs are achieved, service enhancement and issue resolution.
• Provide subject matter expertise and timely data updates on all global mobility matters with the ability to influence and advise key stakeholders.
• Manage data flow between third-party providers; invoice reconciliation and data entry.
• Perform regular global mobility audits to ensure compliance and data integrity.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• College degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• GPHR certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong customer service and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to handle confidential information
• Develops process and procedure as necessary
• Must exercise sound judgment when reviewing requests for exceptions to policy
• Experience with global HR Systems (Expatriate Technology & Global Mobility Systems)
• Ability to prioritize and handle a high volume of requests
• Some understanding of expatriate compensation, expatriate tax, relocation, and immigration matters.
• Strong skills in business partnering and managing external providers
• Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management System.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to a Manager, Director, or Executive level position. This position does not have any direct reports.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Bureau also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs

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